Captain's Log 4th August

Afternoon team,
Short update this week so I won’t keep you from watching the Olympics for too long…

End of season dinner
Charles has sent out a final call. Please do respond by tonight - I’m sure it will be a great evening.

Steering
I’m keen to get more people signed off as steers. Going out in small boats is going to be a big part of the programme in the autumn, and so once we restart the coache sessions in a few weeks, I’ll be making sure as many as possible get practice. Here is a helpful short video https://youtu.be/j9ENJdm4emU?feature=shared And here is a helpful long video….https://youtu.be/GHeJ0M3L4ok?si=oI_LKjGRiJ9XzA00

Training
Some really good sessions from the novices this weekend, making the most of the water and weather to get lots of drills done. Well done to all. I’ll be around this week but will miss the next couple of weekends as I’ll be doing some pre season training in the alps…Others in the captaincy will set the crews for these sessions. 

Club blazers
There is an option of getting a club blazer (pictures of which can be seen on the website). Cost is £175. Please get in touch with Charles if interested. 

And speaking of the Olympics, there has been some absolutely fantastic rowing. If you can watch the highlights of the men’s 8, I’d highly recommend it –  the way the GB broke away in the third 500 was amazing, particularly whilst still looking so damn relaxed. That’s the aim!

Thanks,
Dom