Gabe has completed his final “buddy row” and is now a fully-fledged skipper. Three other rowers – Rachel D, Julie and Sharon – recently completed the weekend skipper course and are now going through the buddy row process.
The training progression, from competent crew to cox to skipper, is outlined on the Skills Training page, drawn up by Mike McD. Everyone is warmly encouraged to develop their understanding, knowledge and skills at their own pace.
Rachel writes: Heading into April from Monday and the joy of lighter evenings approaching. I have all these times adjusted for British Summer Time ,but please bear in mind if reading the tides table from the Marina Brochure ,you need to forward one hour. Likewise for the tide printouts on the shed noticeboard.
Monday 1st April
07.39 — 2.0 m L. 13.32 — 4.9 m H. 20.18 — 1.6 m L
Tuesday 2nd
08.10 — 1.8m L. 14.18 — 5.1 m H 20.49 — 1.4 m L
Wednesday 3rd
07.51 — 1.5 m L. 14.57 — 5.3 m H. 20.09 — 1.1 m L
Thursday 4th
08.28 — 1.2 m L 15.33 — 5.4 m H 20.47 — 0.9 m L
Friday 5th
09.07 — 1.0 m L. 16.09 — 5.5 m H. 21.26 — 0.7 m L
Saturday 6th
09.46 — 0.8 m L. 16.45 —5.6 m H. 22.00 — 0.7 m L. Training out by 07.45 then pontoon until 12.00
Sunday 7th
10.20 — 0.8 m L. 17.22 — 5.6 m H. 22.28 — 0.7 m L Training out by 08.00 then pontoon until 12.30
I’m in the process of uploading to Flickr the videos Gabe took in December – it’s taking a while, but there are four there to look at so far.
This one is Keith, Alan S, Robin and Alistair, with Gabriel coxing. Click here to see more – and check back now and then. There are 15 altogether – I’m going for a variety of rowers initially.
Rachel writes: The tides are looking better for us this week ahead, so there are plenty rowing opportunities.
Monday 25th March
05.41 — 5.7 m H. 11.15 — 0.9 m L. 18.07 — 5.7 m H
Tuesday 26th
06.26 — 5.4 m H. 11.28 — 1.3 m L 18.52 — 5.3 m H
Wednesday 27th
07.10 — 5.0 m H. 12.03 — 1.7 m L. 19.41 — 4.9 m H
Thursday 28th
08.00 — 4.7 m H. 13.20 — 2.1 m L 20.42 — 4.6 m H
Friday 29th
09.06 — 4.4 m H. 15.04 — 2.3 m L. 22.02 — 4.4 m H
Saturday 30th
10.30 — 4.4 m H. 17.44 — 2.1 m L. 23.15 — 4.5 m H
CLOCKS FORWARD 1 hr to BRITISH SUMMER TIME
Mike B writes: Just to let you all know that Ferry Maid has completed her mid-season wash and brush up and is now available to use once more.
Special thanks go to the dedicated painting team of Duncan and George for all their effort on both the Lass and the Maid over the last few weeks, to John H for his varnishing and especially to Mike McD for his work on remodelling our new oars and the rudders for both the Maid and the Lass and for improvements made to the footrests for both the Lass and the Maid. Thanks are also due to Douglas for his snazzy new pins
Finally, thanks to our master of works, Mark, for keeping us all on track during the maintenance works on both boats.
