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Centenary Ball - Update
9th September 2022
A fantastic turnout of over 120 current and former members and friends of both clubs – and their partners – for the Centenary Ball, which promises to be a fantastic evening. Applications are now closed. More details of the event have been circulated to all...
Ronnie Lambe
31st August 2022
It is with great sadness that I have to inform you that Ronnie Lambe, one of the stalwarts of Cygnet RC, passed away last night, Tuesday 30 August. He was 97. Although many new members may not know Ronnie, as his health meant he was unable to attend Club functions for the past few years,...
Barnes Bridge footpath
27th July 2022
The new pedestrian walkway under the Middlesex arch of Barnes Bridge has now, finally been installed. Thanks to Paul Rawkins for the photos. And just in case you thought that no more could be done to improve Barnes Bridge, a new "garden bridge" has been proposed for the older, unused (upriver)...
Filming at the boathouse
20th June 2022
On behalf of the Boathouse Executive, please find below details of filming taking place at the boathouse this Monday evening. This should not interfere with any planned training but please be advised that the car park should not be used on Monday evening and members should vacate the...
Messing about on the river
30th May 2022
Borne@ChiswickBridge Regatta A novice quad racing at Borne@ChiswickBridge. A flying start for three debutant regatta racers with some exciting three-way racing in the fairway. Whilst Furnival had the legs on us, we were pleased to come in not far off their stern, fighting to the line for a...
May Newsletter,
11th May 2022
May Newsletter New committee, Fixtures list, Centenary Ball, 100 years of "The Bung" ...
Remembering Frank Caughlin
3rd May 2022
Anna Caughlin, Frank’s wife, contacted us recently with the sad news that Frank had passed away on 22nd April after a short illness; he was 96. A full obituary can be found here. ...
Spring Training Camp
23rd April 2022
That’s a wrap... fantastic few days of training camp for Cygnet RC, so excellent progress on the water, plenty of kilometres covered and great prep for regatta season. Big thanks to all our friends at @readingrc for the warm hospitality and sharing the beautiful water with us - we’ve been...
Say No to the Pier
1st April 2022
A meeting of concerned Tideway users was held recently to discuss Fulham Football Club's planning application to build a large pier 85m out into the river at Bishop's Park for the purposes of landing large passengers vessels. The impact of this proposal on all recreational waters sport on the...
Save the Date.
26th February 2022
Saturday 24th September 2022 Cygnet and Barnes Bridge Ladies Rowing Clubs are planning a party – a proper posh, post-pandemic party – for current and former members and their partners. The Centenary Ball will be held at the Richmond Hill Hotel. More details here ...
