As the evenings draw in, we start to transition to winter rowing. For those who work office hours this means evenings in the gym rather than on the water. 
 

DAYTIME ROWING

This is a perfect time to get on the water while there is light all year round. There is an open access daytime rowing session every morning with men and women who would be delighted to welcome more people.

It is non-competitive, social rowing, good for your health and wellbeing, and affording a wonderful way to enjoy the Wye Valley in the company of others. Back on land there is always chit chat over tea, coffee and biscuits afterwards. 

If you have rowed before, and would like to return, we would be delighted to see you. If you row at evenings and weekends and can find time for an occasional daytime session, you are also very welcome. 

Email me HERE and I will put you in touch with the right people to let you know about timings. 

Fry-Days Fast Forward

The sun sets on the last of this summer’s awesome Friday night gourmet burgers

Thanks to all who have eaten, gorged and stuffed themselves silly – all for the benefit of RRC.

Special thanks too to all the flippin’ sizzlers who were, quite literally, cooking on gas all summer long. Take a bow Jack and Buffy

Future Fridays – Club kitchen menu in development – Possibly Pizza

All welcome – to discuss the development of a MIXED ABILITY rowing squad as a way of having fun and extending the joy of rowing, being on the water, making new friends and helping build physical and mental health. 

See pics below to show just how joyful this is.

Sally attended the first International Mixed Ability Regatta in Cork, Ireland earlier this year, accompanied by Ellen Buttrick, GB Paralympian. 

The proposal is to start as an adult pilot programme but this may be extended to juniors once we have sussed out how best to make this work, and what, if any, additional support may be needed for U18s. 

If you are interested in the detail, there is a (Draft) project proposal HERE

Reports

Welcome new Juniors

Welcome to new juniors and their families.

Karen ran a “super-speedy” Junior Camp this weekend with six new juniors coming along. Thanks to all who helped with this.

The news is that three of the six summer camp starters are still rowing and coming on fantastically well. Congratulations

Upcoming Races ‍♂️

Monmouth Autumn Head Sun 25th Sept

Cancelled due to low water levels

Gloucester Head
30th October

Henley Sculls
5th November

Stourport Small Boats Head
13th November

Monmouth Winter Head
4th December

All on Spond – please make yourselves available if you would like to go.
 

  NOTICES

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   Ladies Meeting Thursday 22nd Sept, 7.30pm in the Bar to plan for Eights rowing over winter

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2. ☠️ Skulls on the Wye – Fri Oct 28 – Save the date. Hallowe’en party – fancy dress contest, live music, special drinks and a beer just for us, all to raise money for the club. Details to follow…

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   ‍♂️ Mixed Ability Rowing meeting Thurs Nov 3rd – see article above. All welcome – and bring others with an interest from colleagues, contacts, friends etc.. 

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Weather Watch

And Finally….