The Boathouse Executive COMMITTEE
Our boat house is shared by two independent rowing clubs, Cygnet and Barnes Bridge Ladies. Both clubs were originally conceived as and still remain, Civil Service sports clubs. Therefore the boat house is leased by the The Civil Service Sports Council (CSSC) on behalf of both clubs. In turn, both clubs pay a capitation to the CSSC for use of the building.
However, because of the specialist nature of rowing, the CSSC leave day-to-day management of the boat house to a separate committee called the Boathouse Executive Committee (the Exec.). This committee is made up of members of both Cygnet and BBLRC and acts as a bridge between the two clubs and the CSSC.
The CSBE is an integral part of both clubs and quite frankly we wouldn’t be able to operate in the way we do without them. The CSBE is responsible for organising and planning racking of boats, finding the best deals for boathouse energy, making sure we are compliant for insurance purposes, servicing our ergs and making sure we have a fully stocked bar, among other things.
JOIN THE EXEC.
If you have any questions around the CSBE or any of the roles above get in touch with a member of the CSBE or your club captain.
The Exec. is always looking for willing volunteers. If you're keen to help out in any capacity, either with jobs around the boathouse or as committee member please get in touch here. Every little helps...
Chair • Tom Broadhurst (Cygnet)
The Chair's role is to lead the CSBE ensuring the Clubs where possible have everything they need for their rowing activities.
Treasurer • K Castelino (BBLRC)
The Treasurer is responsible for CSBE's spending, budgeting for this and overseeing income – from the Clubs directly, racking (Clubs and private individuals) and boating activities – and expenditure - power, water, repairs and maintenance of the buildings, the ergs and the trailer.
Secretary • M Tensing (BBLRC)
Organises meetings, records discussion and decisions and keeps everyone in order.
Boathouse Captain • P Overweel (BBLRC)
Leads on the practical repairs and maintenance of the building including lighting, doors, and organises Club days for group tasks. Contact.
Bar Steward • P Rice-Evans (Cygnet)
Stocks the bar with everything we like. Oversees bar payments and staffing, reports to Treasurer on finances after Race events.
Head Boating Coordinator • S McCoy
Organising and planning for visiting crews boating including receiving and allocating for trailers, providing boating instructions, liaising with Emanuel on crews they are allowing to boat, coordinates Clubs volunteers to allow boating fees for which are a major CSBE income. Contact
Canoe Club representative
Represents the Civil Service Canoe Club which shares our site with it's store and canoes are at the back of the Shed.
Both Club's Captains
Represent BBLRC and Cygnet RC on CSBE and ensure all relevant information flows from and to Club's and their members.
