Monmouth Head

The Ross trailer was full of boats and headed off to Monmouth Head on Sunday 4th December. A rare sight with two of the club’s eights loaded, ready to compete in their first event since the crews were formed only a few months ago .

Warm Welcome on a Chilly Day

It was a cold damp day but morale was high despite the rain. The  bacon rolls, delicious cakes and hot chocolate went down well before, during and after racing. Many thanks to our nearest neighbours Monmouth Rowing Club for their very warm welcome

Results

Some very close times over both divisions from all crews, a great effort considering some members had not rowed together until the day, we all should be very proud of ourselves . Well done .

Times as follows
Fastest Ross Crew: Mixed Masters Eight – 6.55 , 14 seconds behind the winners.

Masters E Quad. Crowhurst – 7.20. 17 seconds behind winners .

Masters Open Quad . Ball – 7.25. 49 seconds behind winners.

Womens Masters Eight – 7.33.  38 seconds behind winners 

Mixed Masters. Simon 7.39. 32 seconds behind winners .

Womens Masters C Quad 7.33.  39 seconds behind winners .

Mixed Masters. Wainwright – 8.32. 1 minute 25 behind winners 

Mixed Masters. Palmer novice crew – 8.46 

Last of all ‘the Legend’ Mike Jones according to Monmouth commentary, closing the regatta  in his single , the only single!!

Well done Mike .

Report and photos:
Pam Ball
RRC Ladies Captain

Christmas Cracker

A festive get together with 3 course meal provided by our in house caterers. Festive cheer and fun all around.

£15 Standard ticket to include Mushroom Stroganoff main course £12 Concession entry for juniors or anyone who feels they need to pay a little less this Christmas, no need to ask or feel guilty, pay what you can afford. Upgrade to Beef Stroganoff – £2.  

Dress code: festive smart/casual.

Please buy your tickets at https://webcollect.org.uk/rossrc/event/rrc-christmas-cracker so that we know how many to cater for. Look forward to seeing you all there!

Foggy Out

CHRISTMAS HAMPER

Toxic Water

The UK has the lowest ranked water quality in Europe, beaches are closed and people are falling sick due to unknowingly swimming in raw sewage. 
Instead of setting and enforcing ambitious targets to clean up our water the government is loosening testing standards and letting polluters mark their own homework. 
Can you join me and almost 150,000 people who are calling on the government to make sure our rivers and beaches are protected, not polluted? https://act.gp/3F8ZjiQ

Festive Fun – Wreath Making 

The RRC Christmas wreath making will happen on Saturday December 17th 10:30am. Spaces are limited and may well be full already. Please contact Diane Lancaster via Spond.

Meanwhile, last week, Ross rowers and friends were at the Royal for wreaths, fizz and festive fun. 
 

Free Elite Kit from Morgan

Upcoming Races ‍♂️

2023

The London Heads of the River – Men’s Women’s and Vets in February and March.

Check back for more regional head races as they are announced. 

All events on Spond

 

Socials – Hold the Date!!!  

December 9th – Club Xmas party

January 20th – Quiz Night

February 17th – tbc

March 17th – tbc

  NOTICES

Bar Open – The bar is open most Friday nights and some others – especially now the World Cup is being screened. Please check Spond posts regularly.

Container ablutions closed – The green container with showers and toilets is now locked and off limits. It will be refurbished and moved to the field for next years campers

Club Rowing Timetable – is HERE 

Stunning Setting

Thanks to our rowers, family and friends for sharing their stunning pics of our club