From conor at cucbc.org  Sun Jun 11 13:19:41 2023
From: conor at cucbc.org (Conor Burgess)
Date: Sun, 11 Jun 2023 14:19:41 +0100
Subject: [CUCBC Coxes] Cox Briefing Reminder
In-Reply-To: <62555cf1-abca-4971-aafb-2e2515d3ea87@Spark>
References: <62555cf1-abca-4971-aafb-2e2515d3ea87@Spark>
Message-ID: <96af0a9a-b7cc-4e3f-a479-2a1064d62aa8@Spark>

Dear all,

It seems not all of your Captains have passed this message on, so for the avoidance of doubt:

Please be reminded that the coxes? briefings for May Bumps will take place?today, Sunday, 11th June. This will be in the?Main Lecture Theatre, St. John's College, Old Divinity School.

1. Senior coxes' briefing: 19:15 - 19:45 -?IN PERSON ONLY
2. Novice coxes' briefing: 19:45 - 20:30 -?IN PERSON ONLY

In-person attendance for the novice and senior coxes' briefing is mandatory for all those coxing bumps*.?There will be a sign-in sheet sometime during each briefing.

(*unless proxies are arranged for senior coxes only as per rule 24:?www.cucbc.org/handbook/racing/bumps?-?an acceptable proxy shall be defined as a senior cox (coxed at least one of Lent or May bumps) from their club who undertakes to brief the coxswain on safe racing during bumps)

Senior coxes may choose to attend the novice coxes? briefing if they would like a more comprehensive briefing, but novice coxes must attend the novice coxes? briefing.

Best wishes,
Conor
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From conor at cucbc.org  Mon Jun 12 09:11:11 2023
From: conor at cucbc.org (Conor Burgess)
Date: Mon, 12 Jun 2023 10:11:11 +0100
Subject: [CUCBC Coxes] Fwd: Tree clearance taking place
In-Reply-To: <LO0P123MB6880BD0C153ACF1EAC101CF9C654A@LO0P123MB6880.GBRP123.PROD.OUTLOOK.COM>
References: <LO0P123MB6880BD0C153ACF1EAC101CF9C654A@LO0P123MB6880.GBRP123.PROD.OUTLOOK.COM>
Message-ID: <0b759db5-d181-4707-8743-8d7114ea9d78@Spark>

In case you?ve not received this directly, please see below.

Best wishes,
Conor
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Date: 12 Jun 2023 at 10:10 +0100
To: Licensing <licensing at camconservators.org.uk>
Cc: River Patrol Officer <RPO at camconservators.org.uk>
Subject: Tree clearance taking place

> Good morning,
>
> Please be advised that there is tree down in the river, downstream of the Elizabeth Way Bridge in Cambridge. There will be contractors in the river and debris as a result of the work to clear the river.
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> The works will be taking place today 12/06/2023 and 13/06/2023 between 0900 to 1600.
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From izzy at cucbc.org  Mon Jun 12 21:33:36 2023
From: izzy at cucbc.org (Isabel Nimmo)
Date: Mon, 12 Jun 2023 22:33:36 +0100
Subject: [CUCBC Coxes] Slides from cox briefings
Message-ID: <CAPREJqETEseXS5fdtiL8N5aicZgxtsz4pq6Lm_5MyNCR6KUgeQ@mail.gmail.com>

Dear all,

Please find attached the slides from last night.

Best,
Isabel
 **Novices - M '23 - corrected.pptx
<https://drive.google.com/file/d/177L_mwv0jRNOz3Mk-RsiI6tYerulcjnx/view?usp=drive_web>
 **Seniors - M '23 - corrected.pptx
<https://drive.google.com/file/d/16vYnFr9YiLW0g9I1DOrP6-u3kzQ49xl6/view?usp=drive_web>
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From conor at cucbc.org  Tue Jun 13 18:24:05 2023
From: conor at cucbc.org (Conor Burgess)
Date: Tue, 13 Jun 2023 19:24:05 +0100
Subject: [CUCBC Coxes] Reminder of Wildlife Guidance
In-Reply-To: <bade656b-2126-4dd7-ae1b-3127ccacbbc7@Spark>
References: <bade656b-2126-4dd7-ae1b-3127ccacbbc7@Spark>
Message-ID: <7cfa9fdd-99f4-4610-8b87-fc600ae00f03@Spark>

Dear all,

I hope the final day of training before Mays has treated you well. Please remind all coxswains / steerspeople to keep an eye out for the three swan families with cygnets on the river. Their rough locations are:

1. Near the Midsummer Common footbridge, around the Pembroke & Emma boathouses
2. Near the white footbridge at Riverside, near to big Tesco
3. On the Long Reach, often near to the new footbridge

The first two are nowhere near the racing course, so crews are expected to take every possible precaution to avoid collisions, including hitting them with blades. The same is true for the third family during any training sessions you may have this week, as well as on the row down from marshalling to the start.

Best wishes,
Conor
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From conor at cucbc.org  Wed Jun 14 08:36:46 2023
From: conor at cucbc.org (Conor Burgess)
Date: Wed, 14 Jun 2023 09:36:46 +0100
Subject: [CUCBC Coxes] Notes from the Chief Umpires
In-Reply-To: <f7675938-d783-4bbd-9be5-9680fb4b2b55@Spark>
References: <f7675938-d783-4bbd-9be5-9680fb4b2b55@Spark>
Message-ID: <41744d31-3e51-4ddb-a0bc-f950b7c88dd7@Spark>

Dear all,

We hope you?re all looking forward to getting Mays 2023 underway later today! Some notes from the Chief Umpires:

? The bank at station nine is far from ideal. The Conservancy do not plan to??compact the clay. Instead, they plan to allow it to compact gradually over time under its own weight. The clay is pretty solid right now, and there?s no rain forecast which would change that, so bank parties should be able to stand on it to help crews land. Crews at this station should ensure they have at least one bank party ready to help them land, and you?ll likely want to keep the boat pushed off from the bank a bit to avoid the angle becoming too steep. Getting out of the boat will be challenging, so we?d definitely recommend making use of the portaloos at Control whilst you?re marshalling. There will be a temporary chain point here as the real one is currently buried under the clay. Hopefully it will all be back to normal by next Lents, and we won?t have to worry about the risk of the chain point disappearing into the river anymore!
? The forecast looks to be pretty warm; please ensure all crews come prepared with suncream, hats, and plenty of water. The UV index will be highest for the first three or four divisions, so crews in these divisions should be reminded of this in particular! Please ensure coxes have sunglasses so they don?t risk being blinded by the sun.
? Per my email yesterday, please ensure coxes are reminded to be on the lookout for wildlife, and in particular the three swan families.
? There is a bird scarer in the field near to Baitsbite lock, on the east side of the river. It sounds like a shotgun firing (or, if that isn?t a sound you?re familiar with, a loud, sharp bang/clack). If you?re waiting for cannons, it is possible that the bird scarer could be confused for the cannon. Please bear this in mind and listen to the count downs from your bank party to avoid false starts. Hopefully it won?t go off during the last five seconds before the cannon? ?
? Handheld filming is strictly forbidden for safety reasons, and will be punished as a severe safety offence. Filming from helmet / handlebar mounted cameras is fine, as long as the cyclist is able to keep both hands on the handlebars and is only looking where they are going and at the crews, and not the camera.
? Crews which excessively waste time on the row down to the start will be warned in the first instance, and then rewarded with a shortened chain thereafter. Please keep crews moving and keep gaps between crews to a minimum.

Best wishes,
Conor
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From limeng at cucbc.org  Thu Jun 15 09:30:51 2023
From: limeng at cucbc.org (Limeng Zhu)
Date: Thu, 15 Jun 2023 10:30:51 +0100
Subject: [CUCBC Coxes] Notes and fines Day 1
Message-ID: <CANV+xGpeVvBnfvcvwQ8=q1yWNFH5rZ0udohBMLW_fH+tDLtv4g@mail.gmail.com>

Dear all,

The results of Wednesday's racing are available here: https://cucbc.org/mays


Notes from the Umpires
-If there's a crew closely following you, do not hold it up unless at risk
of crashing into something ahead - including if you have just rowed past
the finish.
-If you are bumped, you must continue rowing until safe to wind down and
pull in.
-There is no excuse for colliding with a stationary crew while restarting
after obstruction. Or at any other time.
-There were a few too many very slow clearances today, several resulting in
stoppages. Ultimately coxes must remain in charge of their crews, and crews
must respond to their coxes. Coxes should also be aware of the existence
and position of following crews after bumps happen.
-Turn up to marshalling on time, unless explicitly advised otherwise by
CUCBC.
-Marshalling crews should get back in boats as boats race past; you should
not need to be told to do so.
-Practice starts at the Plough must be started promptly with countdowns no
longer than 10 seconds.
-If you suffer from asthma or hay fever etc, make sure you bring relevant
medications with you, eg inhalers and antihistamines. Even mild conditions
may be exacerbated this week by high pollen count and temperatures.
-We ask that bank parties do not wear high-visibility jackets as they are
easily confused for umpires.
-Bank parties should stay aware of commuters and dogs on the towpath.

Fines
-Caius M1 - excessive delay on paddle down - Warning
-Caius M2 - early celebration - ?20
-Caius W2 - late concession - ?40
-Caius W2 - failure to clear - ?40
-Caius W4 - very late to marshalling - ?20
-Caius W4 - ignoring umpire's instructions - ?20
-Christ's W2 - very late to marshalling - ?20
-Churchill W2 - very late to marshalling - ?20
-Clare M3 - failure to row on upon being bumped - ?30
-Clare W1 - failure to row on upon being bumped - ?30
-Downing M1 - failure to row on upon being bumped - ?30
-First and Third W2 - very late to marshalling - ?20
-Fitzwilliam M2 - late to marshalling - ?10
-Fitzwilliam M2 - forgot bung, no advantage - ?15
-Fitzwilliam M2 - foul & abusive language - ?25
-Hughes Hall W1 - colliding with stationary crew - ?75
-Jesus M2 - excessive bank party (1) - ?30
-Jesus M2 - excessive bank party (2) - ?45
-King's M1 - early celebration - ?20
-King's M1 - dangerous failure to hold it up - ?75
-King's W2 - very late to marshalling - ?20
-Lady Margaret M3 - very late to marshalling - ?20
-Lady Margaret M4 - serious failure to clear - ?50
-Magdalene M4 - serious failure to clear - ?50
-Murray Edwards W1 - late to marshalling - ?10
-Newnham W1 - excessive delay on paddle down - Warning
-Pembroke W2 - boating without lifejacket - ?50
-Peterhouse M2 - late to marshalling - ?10
-Peterhouse W1 - failure to acknowledge bump - ?30
-Queens' M1 - failure to row on upon being bumped - ?30
-Queens' W3 - ignoring umpire's instructions - ?20
-Robinson M2 - late to marshalling - ?10
-Robinson M2 - dropped bung, no advantage - ?15
-Selwyn M2 - late to marshalling - ?10
-St. Catharine's W3 - no clear concession - ?20
-St. Catharine's W3 - serious failure to row on upon being bumped - ?50
-Trinity Hall W2 - serious failure to clear upon being bumped - ?50
-Vet School W1 - very late to marshalling - ?20
-Wolfson W1 - early celebration - ?30
-Wolfson W1 - serious failure to hold it up - ?50
-M3 division - excessive bucket rigs - bring matching bucket hats
-Conor (CUCBC) - eating pasta salad with one's hands - awarded spoons this
week

Fines can be appealed by emailing Dr Dan Wilkins, CUCBC Senior Treasurer (
fines at cucbc.org) within 48 hours of this email being sent.

Best wishes,
Lee

Limeng Zhu
CUCBC Executive Committee
On Behalf of Cambridge University Combined Boat Clubs
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From conor at cucbc.org  Fri Jun 16 00:34:52 2023
From: conor at cucbc.org (Conor Burgess)
Date: Fri, 16 Jun 2023 01:34:52 +0100
Subject: [CUCBC Coxes] Thursday Results and Notes & Fines
Message-ID: <C32EEEE9-0FDC-481B-AD24-AA7E424B9586@cucbc.org>

Dear all,

The results of Thursday's racing are available here: https://www.cucbc.org/mays
Notes from the Umpires?

Any bumped out crews in the W5 division must paddle home quickly, as soon as the last racing crew has passed them, to ensure they clear the course ahead of the M5 division.
After bumps happen, crews must clear quickly, sensibly and in control, ideally to the outside of corners, and must be aware of approaching crews from behind. Coxes must retain control, and crews must respond to them. There have been several incidents today, both serious and avoidable, which were fundamentally caused by coxes not making decisions promptly. Please remember that it is NEVER acceptable to collide with a stationary boat, nor can you afford to lose sight of what is going on around you. In the past poor standards have led us to reduce the size of the event to maintain a basic minimum standard of ability, and we will consider the running of the next two days when deciding on how many divisions to run in 2024.
Friday and Saturday are likely to be busier on the towpath, which will make it more difficult or impossible to hear bank parties. To reiterate, coxes must remain in control. In addition as the towpath gets busier, please take care when cycling, and ensure all bike brakes are in good working order.
Bank parties may instruct their own cox, and their own cox only, to concede a bump. Under no circumstances should any bank party instruct the cox of another college to concede; only a CUCBC Umpire and/or their own bank party may do this. If any bank party is observed instructing a different crew?s cox to concede, they will be liable to have that bump denied.
Coxes should try to look behind them when they have bumped / been bumped, to check which side of the river is best to clear to and to check how much time they have to clear. If time permits, please do not head to the inside of a corner, and in particular please do not head to the inside of Grassy corner unless it is the only option (alternatives include rating back up to race pace to get around the corner and pull in on Plough reach, or just heading straight for the outside of Grassy if it won?t impede any racing crews).
Fines

Caius M1 - foul and abusive language - ?25
Churchill W1 - failure to hold it up - ?30
Clare M3 - dropped bung, no advantage - ?15
Clare Hall M2 - bank party instructing cox of leading crew to concede - ?30
Darwin W1 - extremely dangerous coxing - ?100
Darwin W1 - very late acknowledgement - ?50
Emmanuel M2 - early celebration - ?20
Emmanuel M3 - excessive delay before practice start - Warning
Emmanuel M4 - foul and abusive language towards an umpire - ?30
Girton M1 - late acknowledgement - ?30
Girton M2 - poor clearing - ?25
Girton W2 - foul and abusive language - ?25
Homerton M2 - dropped bung, no advantage - ?15
Jesus M1 - early celebration - ?20
Magdalene M5 - illegal crew member (GoR) - ?50
Magdalene M5 - illegal crew member (GoR, second offence) - ?50
Pembroke - failure to provide marshal (first offence) - ?15
Pembroke M1 - excessive bank party (first offence) - ?30
Pembroke W1 - late acknowledgement - ?30
Pembroke M3 - foul and abusive language towards an umpire - ?30
Pembroke M3 - dangerous coxing - ?30
Pembroke M4 - extremely dangerous coxing - ?100 and disqualification of coxswain from the remainder of this set of May Bumps
Selwyn W1 - extremely foul and abusive language (Wednesday) - ?100
St Catharine's M1 - foul and abusive language - ?25
St Catharine's M1 - boating without a lifejacket - ?50
St Catharine's M2 - illegal practice start - ?20
CUCBC - Hon Sec '22 bumping Hon Sec '20 - apology beer to be brought to next meeting
Fines can be appealed by emailing Dr Dan Wilkins, CUCBC Senior Treasurer (fines at cucbc.org <mailto:fines at cucbc.org>) within 48 hours of this email being sent.

Best wishes,
Conor
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From lukebarratt at cucbc.org  Fri Jun 16 22:08:39 2023
From: lukebarratt at cucbc.org (Luke Barratt)
Date: Fri, 16 Jun 2023 23:08:39 +0100
Subject: [CUCBC Coxes] Notes and Fines - Friday 16th
Message-ID: <CAB7OHjFPk3Bj+6Zt8f3mqUaQ50uawsj1Yctrsyz4qQG_fsYv3w@mail.gmail.com>

Dear all,

I hope you're all enjoying the May Bumps.

The results from today have been uploaded:
Men: Bumps Results | CUCBC <http://www.cucbc.org/bumps/results/27/3>
Women: Bumps Results | CUCBC <https://www.cucbc.org/bumps/results/27/4>

Notes and fines have also been uploaded: Notes and Fines | CUCBC
<http://cucbc.org/mays/notes_fines>
I have also copied them below.

Best wishes,
Luke

Notes from the Umpires

   - A reminder that all divisions are two hours earlier tomorrow.
   - If you are bumped, it is important that as many rowers who can
   continue rowing even if some cannot.
   - Boats heading to marshalling or rowing home must follow normal
   navigation rules.
   - If you accidentally hit a (narrow) boat, apologise immediately. Be
   careful and do not allow yourself to drift into the narrow boats near
   control when waiting to park at marshalling.
   - If you have cleared to the non-towpath side, after all racing crews
   have passed you may cross to the towpath, but if you do not do so
   immediately, please do not cut up other crews rowing home when you cross.
   - Do not cause queues/congestion on the way to marshalling.
   - If any crews stationed 10 downwards find a set of keys, please hand
   them into Control.

Fines

   - Christ's W1 - cleared into stationary crew - ?50
   - Clare Hall M1 - poor clearing - ?50
   - Clare M1 - Public urination - ?75
   - Clare W3 - handheld filming - ?50
   - Corpus Christi - failure to provide marshal - ?15
   - Corpus Christi M1 - dropped bung, slight advantage - ?20
   - Corpus Christi M2 - late to marshalling - ?10
   - CUCBC Chief Umpire - confusing Hughes Hall with St. Edmund's -
   complete the Sporcle quiz
   - CUCBC Safety Officer - lost hat at the Plough - bring hat strings for
   tomorrow
   - Darwin M1- severe failure to concede - ?75
   - Emmanuel M3 - early celebration - ?20
   - Emmanuel M3 - public urination (1) - ?75
   - Emmanuel M3 - public urination (2) - ?75
   - Emmanuel M3 - public urination (3) - ?75
   - Emmanuel M4 - late to marshalling - ?10
   - Emmanuel W2 - dropped bung, no advantage - ?15
   - Emmanuel W3 - dropped bung, no advantage - ?15
   - First and Third M3 - late concession - ?30
   - Fitzwilliam W2 - dropped bung, no advantage - ?15
   - Fitzwilliam W2 - excellent clearing - commendation
   - Hughes Hall W1 - ignoring umpire's instructions - ?20
   - Jesus M1 - public urination (1) - ?75
   - Jesus M1 - public urination (2) - ?75
   - Jesus W2 - slow to hold it up upon bumping - ?50
   - Lady Margaret - marshal late to slot - ?5
   - Lady Margaret M3 - public urination - ?75
   - Lady Margaret W3 - bank party instructing cox of leading crew to
   concede - ?30
   - Magdalene M1 - public urination - ?75
   - Magdalene W2 - dropped bung, slight advantage - ?20
   - Peterhouse W1 bank party - saving a dog (Lady) - meatballs
   - Queens' M3 - illegal practice start - ?20
   - Queens' W1 - excessive bank party - ?30
   - Queens' W1 - slow to clear - ?20
   - Queens' W1 - slow to hold it up upon bumping - ?50
   - Robinson M2 - forgot bung, no advantage - ?15
   - Selwyn M2 - public urination - ?75
   - Sidney Sussex M1 - dangerous clearing - ?50
   - Sidney Sussex M1 - serious failure to concede - ?50
   - Sidney Sussex W2 - dangerous failure to follow umpire's instructions -
   ?40
   - Trinity Hall M1 - excessive greenery - start a hedge-trimming business
   - Wolfson M2 - late to marshalling - ?10
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From flag at cucbc.org  Sun Jun 18 15:07:33 2023
From: flag at cucbc.org (flag at cucbc.org)
Date: Sun, 18 Jun 2023 16:07:33 +0100
Subject: [CUCBC Coxes] Not Operational Flag
Message-ID: <E1qAu05-00073D-29@sr1.cucbc.org>

The flag is Not Operational.

CUCBC does not set the flag status during vacations.

Outlook: CUCBC does not set the flag status during vacations.


The CUCBC Committee




From conor at cucbc.org  Wed Jun 21 11:13:36 2023
From: conor at cucbc.org (Conor Burgess)
Date: Wed, 21 Jun 2023 12:13:36 +0100
Subject: [CUCBC Coxes] Possible river pollution
In-Reply-To: <44f7d161-1a1a-42d0-85ef-e932d2400bc2@Spark>
References: <44f7d161-1a1a-42d0-85ef-e932d2400bc2@Spark>
Message-ID: <2a0dab97-5daf-4050-ad86-de2db918cac8@Spark>

Dear all,

Sadly a large number (~1000) dead fish have been found in the Cam between Chesterton and Baitsbite Lock. It is possible that a pollutant may be the cause, and the Environment Agency and Anglian Water are investigating / testing water samples etc.

Even more so than you usually would, please ensure all of your rowers and coxes limit their exposure to Cam water (i.e. washing equipment and then hands after outings, avoid novice sculling sessions where capsizes are more likely, etc.), at least until we know more about what has killed the fish.

Best wishes,
Conor
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From limeng at cucbc.org  Wed Jun 21 17:17:28 2023
From: limeng at cucbc.org (Limeng Zhu)
Date: Wed, 21 Jun 2023 18:17:28 +0100
Subject: [CUCBC Coxes] Saturday Results and Notes & Fines
Message-ID: <CANV+xGoabvHmWqJg-zkJQzUc9s_qpzyu_YTAq6HgAWsQMypnxQ@mail.gmail.com>

Dear all,

The results of Saturday's racing are available here:
https://www.cucbc.org/mays
Notes from the Umpires

   - The CUCBC committees thank all the competitors, bank parties, coaches
   and umpires for another set of successful bumping races, with particular
   thanks to all those who have volunteered time to make bumps happen.
   - We would like to retract the fine given to Selwyn W1 for foul language
   on the second day of bumps and apologise for inconvenience caused.
   - Particular congratulations to Caius M1 for retaining headship and
   Jesus W1 for gaining headship.
   - A reminder that all crews must be sensible, keep control of their
   boat and must adhere to normal navigation rules when rowing home
   - The CUCBC committees look forward to Lent Bumps 2024

Fines

   - Churchill - Failure to provide a marshal (first offence) - ?15
   - Churchill W2 - Extremely dangerous coxing - ?100 and Cox disqualified
   from future bumping races
   - Churchill W3 - Ignoring umpire?s instructions - ?30
   - Clare M3 - Late acknowledgement - ?30
   - Clare M4 - Dropped bung, no advantage - ?15
   - Clare W2 - Excessive bank party, first offence - ?30
   - Corpus Christi M2 ? Holding it up upon crossing Top finish - ?40
   - CUCBC - Temporarily losing the fines and results - don't go to BCD
   next year
   - Darwin - Failure to provide a marshal (first offence) - ?15
   - Darwin W1 - Failure to attend cox briefing or send a suitable
   representative - ?50
   - Darwin W2 - Failure to attend cox briefing or send a suitable
   representative - ?50
   - Emmanuel - Failure to provide a marshal first offence - ?15
   - Emmanuel M1 - Failure to row on upon being bumped - ?30
   - Emmanuel M1 - Excessive bank party (1) - ?30
   - Emmanuel M1 - Excessive bank party (2) - ?45
   - First and Third M3 - Clearing into stationary crew - ?50
   - Homerton - Failure to provide a marshal (first offence) - ?15
   - Jesus W1 - Dropped bung, no advantage - ?15
   - Kings M1 - Early celebration - ?30
   - Lady Margaret - Failure to provide a marshal (first offence) - ?15
   - Lady Margaret M4 - Excessive bank party (1) - ?30
   - Lady Margaret M4 - Early celebration - ?30
   - Lady Margaret M4 - Failure to hold it up - ?30
   - Lady Margaret W1 - Bank party obstructing umpire - ?75
   - Magdalene M3 - Excessive bank party, first offence - ?30
   - Magdalene M3 - Excessive bank party, second offence - ?45
   - Murray Edwards - Failure to provide a marshal, first offence - ?15
   - Murray Edwards W1 - Bank party abusive and obstructing umpire - ?75
   - Newnham W1 - Dangerous coxing on row home - ?75
   - Pembroke - Failure to provide a marshal (second offence) - ?30
   - Pembroke M3 - Holding it upon being bumped - ?75
   - Pembroke M3 ? Incompetent clearing - ?50
   - Peterhouse W1 ? good clearing - Commendation
   - Robinson - Failure to provide a marshal (first offence) - ?15
   - Robinson M1 - Public urination - ?75
   - Robinson M1 - Public urination, in addition to the above - ?75
   - Robinson M1 - Public urination, in addition to the two above - ?75
   - Robinson M2 - Dropped bung, slight advantage - ?20
   - Selwyn M1 - Public urination - ?75
   - Selwyn M1 - Public urination, in addition to the above - ?75
   - Selwyn W1 - Handheld filming - ?75
   - Sidney M1 - Bank party obstructing umpire - ?75
   - Sidney M1 - Bank party crashing into a member of the public - ?75
   - Sidney M1 - Foul and abusive language from bank party - ?50
   - Sidney W2 - Boating without a lifejacket - ?50
   - St Edmunds - Failure to provide a marshal (first offence) - ?15
   - Trinity Hall M2 - Failure to acknowledge bump clearly - ?20
   - Trinity Hall M3 - Failure to acknowledge bump clearly - ?20
   - Trinity Hall W2 - Failure to hold it up - ?30

Limeng Zhu
CUCBC Executive Committee
On Behalf of Cambridge University Combined Boat Clubs
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From conor at cucbc.org  Fri Jun 23 10:48:33 2023
From: conor at cucbc.org (Conor Burgess)
Date: Fri, 23 Jun 2023 11:48:33 +0100
Subject: [CUCBC Coxes] Possible river pollution
In-Reply-To: <2a0dab97-5daf-4050-ad86-de2db918cac8@Spark>
References: <44f7d161-1a1a-42d0-85ef-e932d2400bc2@Spark>
 <2a0dab97-5daf-4050-ad86-de2db918cac8@Spark>
Message-ID: <84f17e02-5cc5-4aa0-993d-0aef36cb5acc@Spark>

Dear all,

Thus far, no specific cause for the fish deaths has been identified - the tests have not identified any pollutant to explain them, nor were the dissolved oxygen levels in the water samples taken on Tuesday low enough to provide an explanation.

The Environment Agency will be back on the river taking further samples to measure the dissolved oxygen levels today (Friday 23rd). One possible explanation is that the large amount of cold storm water entering the river from the heavy rains led to the dissolved oxygen levels in the warmer river water becoming so low as to cause the fish deaths, as cold water can dissolve oxygen better than warm water. Unfortunately the results of the tests on Tuesday cannot prove this, so for now, please continue to take extra precautions after outings.

Best wishes,
Conor
On 21 Jun 2023 at 12:13 +0100, Conor Burgess <conor at cucbc.org>, wrote:
> Dear all,
>
> Sadly a large number (~1000) dead fish have been found in the Cam between Chesterton and Baitsbite Lock. It is possible that a pollutant may be the cause, and the Environment Agency and Anglian Water are investigating / testing water samples etc.
>
> Even more so than you usually would, please ensure all of your rowers and coxes limit their exposure to Cam water (i.e. washing equipment and then hands after outings, avoid novice sculling sessions where capsizes are more likely, etc.), at least until we know more about what has killed the fish.
>
> Best wishes,
> Conor
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From conor at cucbc.org  Sun Jun 25 09:13:21 2023
From: conor at cucbc.org (Conor Burgess)
Date: Sun, 25 Jun 2023 10:13:21 +0100
Subject: [CUCBC Coxes] Possible river pollution
In-Reply-To: <84f17e02-5cc5-4aa0-993d-0aef36cb5acc@Spark>
References: <44f7d161-1a1a-42d0-85ef-e932d2400bc2@Spark>
 <2a0dab97-5daf-4050-ad86-de2db918cac8@Spark>
 <84f17e02-5cc5-4aa0-993d-0aef36cb5acc@Spark>
Message-ID: <93e5330a-13de-4883-b9fc-10c770f4a409@Spark>

Hi all,

The Environment Agency now believe the source of the dead fish was likely a localised area of very low dissolved oxygen, and that the heavy rainfall led to this poor quality water and the dead fish being washed downstream, which would explain why the dissolved oxygen content in the river measured on Tuesday (50%) was low, but not so low as to cause the fish deaths directly (the fact there were healthy fish observed in close proximity to the dead fish supports this too). They measured the dissolved oxygen levels back up at 100% on Friday, so the river seems to be recovering. The dead fish are expected to be washed down to the weirs where they will decompose, but the aeration of the water at the weir should counteract the reduction in dissolved oxygen which occurs with decomposition.

There is therefore no evidence that the river contains anything more harmful than it normally does, but Leptospirosis (Weil?s Disease) is always a risk, so please remember to always wash your hands after outings etc.

Best wishes,
Conor
On 23 Jun 2023 at 11:48 +0100, Conor Burgess <conor at cucbc.org>, wrote:
> Dear all,
>
> Thus far, no specific cause for the fish deaths has been identified - the tests have not identified any pollutant to explain them, nor were the dissolved oxygen levels in the water samples taken on Tuesday low enough to provide an explanation.
>
> The Environment Agency will be back on the river taking further samples to measure the dissolved oxygen levels today (Friday 23rd). One possible explanation is that the large amount of cold storm water entering the river from the heavy rains led to the dissolved oxygen levels in the warmer river water becoming so low as to cause the fish deaths, as cold water can dissolve oxygen better than warm water. Unfortunately the results of the tests on Tuesday cannot prove this, so for now, please continue to take extra precautions after outings.
>
> Best wishes,
> Conor
> On 21 Jun 2023 at 12:13 +0100, Conor Burgess <conor at cucbc.org>, wrote:
> > Dear all,
> >
> > Sadly a large number (~1000) dead fish have been found in the Cam between Chesterton and Baitsbite Lock. It is possible that a pollutant may be the cause, and the Environment Agency and Anglian Water are investigating / testing water samples etc.
> >
> > Even more so than you usually would, please ensure all of your rowers and coxes limit their exposure to Cam water (i.e. washing equipment and then hands after outings, avoid novice sculling sessions where capsizes are more likely, etc.), at least until we know more about what has killed the fish.
> >
> > Best wishes,
> > Conor
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From conor at cucbc.org  Tue Jun 27 22:07:13 2023
From: conor at cucbc.org (Conor Burgess)
Date: Tue, 27 Jun 2023 23:07:13 +0100
Subject: [CUCBC Coxes] Powered vessels in middle of river
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References: <975d3811-6a66-4a2c-a7f2-d27a49b92c0b@Spark>
Message-ID: <ca166f84-0c4d-4f9b-988b-e29d8abb9dc6@Spark>

Dear all,

I hope the summer vacation is treating you well. If you have crews or small boats heading out, please warn them that in addition to the silt causing issues on the corners, there is now significant weed which is forcing powered vessels to stay closer to the middle of the river. They won?t be there to cause problems, but simply because they have no choice!

Best wishes,
Conor
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