After the Great London Row last year, a number of those who took part told us how much they enjoyed it, and they wanted to do it again, particularly on the reaches further up the Thames which they would never otherwise row on. So now we have the Great London Row 2017, a chance for all section of the Club, active and less so, to get out on the water together, and all join in a barbeque on Sunday.
With a gym to build, last year's event was a fund-raiser, and very successful at that. This year's is more of a "fun-raiser" - but we still have to put a gloss on the gym-building fund, so we still are asking a smaller contribution to take part. Do just that, and enjoy!"
Best Wishes,
Mike Baldwin
President
The Great London Row 2017
This second annual Club wide row will take place on Saturday 6th May and Sunday 7th May in your choice of three courses, all culminating in a Club barbecue for participants, family and friends on the Sunday afternoon from 3pm.
This row is for the whole of LRC past and present.
For those who row regularly - for those who once did - as well as former LRC members - especially those who left some sweat in our soon to be replaced gym - this is everyone's opportunity to row with your friends alongside other members of our Club.
We are asking a small contribution which will go to the gym rebuild - minimum £25 per seat. Another chance for you to help to secure LRC's future achievements on the water and to have some good fun.
Please print, complete and return the form below showing:
Your choice of the three courses
Your requested boat type
The names of your crew
The name of the Captain of your boat
You may return the form to kathleen.curran1@btinternet.com or post to the Club to the attention of Kathleen by Monday 1st May please.
Whatever your rowing level or fitness there is a course for you. We are happy to help put boats together, please indicate your need on the form.
Whichever boat you chose will be delivered to your starting point; you just need to arrive in time to rig and be off with the others boats.
The three courses to choose from are:
Course One
Dorney to LRC - 34 miles over Saturday 6th May and Sunday 7th May.
Saturday 6th May - Boating from Dorney at an early but civilised time. Through Windsor, Runnymeade, Staines onto Hampton Court. Boats left overnight Saturday in Thames Ditton area.
Sunday 7th May - Depart from Thames Ditton area midday, though you may wish to depart earlier and stop for lunch along the way. Row through Kingston, Teddington, Twickenham and Richmond, then onto our own stretch of water to LRC for 3pm ish arrival for the barbeque.
Course Two
Hampton Court to LRC - 16 miles . Depart Hampton Court on midday Sunday 7th May, though you may wish to depart earlier and stop for lunch. Land at LRC by Sunday 3pm-ish to shower and change for the Barbeque.
Course Three
Boat Race Course Reversed - Chiswick departure, suggested boating at 1:30pm. Finish at LRC before 3pm to shower and change for the Barbeque.
Can't Row, Can Help...
There is a box on the form for you to tick too, we do need your help, particularly drivers.
Next Steps for Rowers
1.) Get your crew together and assign a Captain of the boat and all members submit their forms.
2.) OR Let the organisers know (by submitting your form) that you are looking for a place in a boat.
3.) Review your course and think about stops you would like to make for a pint and/or lunch.
4.) Think about your own transport to boating locations, we will have your boats delivered.
5.) Submit the attached form to kathleen.curran1@btinternet.com by Monday 1st May
Every rower needs to complete the form individually please.
Every crew needs a boat captain who will help with communications and collecting the £25 seat fees.
We will ask you to drop £5 into a bucket at the barbeque to help with the costs.
See You on the Water and on the Balcony for the Barbeque!
