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Peter Collett - Atlantic Challenger!
That fateful day has come when we need to gather together and give Pete a good send off on his Atlantic Challenge. It has been a rollercoaster ride to the start line but it looks like he will make it despite many obstacles along the way! This is a chance for us to say "See you soon" to Pete and for Pete and I to say a huge "Thank you" to all who have supported him in his somewhat crazy ...
Spring Regatta 07
Hi all,
On Saturday Mosman Rowing Club made its first major attendance at a regatta for the season - the Spring Regatta at SIRC. And what an attendance it was! Two trailers, two VW vans and Dolly's orange van were required to transport all the boats, which included 22 singles!!
It was our first new -style "Grade Regatta", and red and white zooties were everywhere- our elites, our juniors and our masters competing in every grade.
Jaxon was awesome in the U1X 1000- ...
Whence the light seems to fail
Dear all,
Daylight Saving commences this Sunday 28th at 2.00 am, so for most of us, Monday morning training will start in darkness.
The Board has directed me to advise that no rowing will take place from the Mosman shed without correct lighting.
This means:
A white light on the bow visible at least 270 degrees
A white light on the stern – remember the rowers body usually obscures the bow light when the rowing craft is viewed from astern.
All of us ...
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MRC Time Trial :: 24 October 2007
Time trial results for today as follows:
MRC Time Trial:
19.31 Jaxon
19.45 Peter
19.55 Tom/James (JM2X)
20.25 Martine/? (WJ2X)
20.54 Bartels (Paul & Tess 2X)
21.16 Zoe
21.23 Mark W
21.32 Adam (19 today)
21.47 Amy
23.27 Sarah
23.34 Scotty
24.43 Annie
25.00 Will
26.16 Jessica (WJ1X)
28.17 Elliott (MJ1X)
28.41 Michael Traill
Don't for get you can find all the time trial results here: MRC Time Trial Results
The Chaser Filming
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The Race (Humor)
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Notice of Annual General Meeting
Dear Members,
I am writing to provide early notice of the Club’s Annual General Meeting so you can all put it in your diaries. This will be the first AGM for the Club since we split from the licensed premises and will be an important one for everyone to attend.
The Meeting will be held at the Pearl Bay Clubhouse on Sunday 25 November (i.e. the day after the election) at 11.00 a.m.
A more formal Notice of Meeting will be sent ...
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Bowled Over!
Our favourite Irish import (Alfie) organised some fun over at the Warringah Lawn Bowling Club last Saturday after the squad had been exerting themselves during the NSWIS 5km Time Trial.
Below is a lovely photo of our beloved head coach to prove it!
In other news this weekend: NSWRA has done an Article on Pete's performance over at the US World Rowing Challenge, available in full at news.rowingnsw.asn.au.
Hardcastle beats Drysdale (NZ) in 500m USA Challenge
UPDATE: NSWRA has done an Article on Pete, full article available here:
NSW and Australian representative Peter Hardcastle (Mosman RC) has capped off an amazing international racing season after beating World Champion Mahe Drysdale in the 500m Sprint at the USA World Rowing Challenge: Floodlit Night Regatta on the weekend. In an incredibly close finish that saw the top four athletes finish within a second, Pete piped them all to take the line-honours in a time of 1:35.379. What ...
Deep Water - Movie Fundraiser
Rough waters, high winds, a race you wanted to win…and you think rowing is tough!
'Recreational Rowing' felt this movie was one you might really enjoy and benefit MRC at the same time.
All members, friends and family are invited to experience this well reviewed movie.
Mosman Rowing Club Cinema night featuring DEEP WATER at Cremorne Orpheum
Thursday, October 18th
Drinks available from the bar from 5.45 for a 6.30pm screening
Tickets: adults $20 & students $12
Email Linda (rowzone@bigpond.com) to ...
Memberships & Kit
Well, the season is coming and we all need to be prepared.
Don't forget to download our membership forms as the fees for this season are now due. Remember these fees enable us to keep the shed open, and provide insurance for all our rowers. Once filled in give them to Anne Taylor down at the shed or mail them to:
Mosman Rowing Club, Inc
PO Box 58, Seaforth
NSW, 2092
Also if ...
MRC Time Trial :: 10 October 2007
Sorry it has been such a delay getting all the time trial results up for this year, they can all be found here: MRC Time Trial Results.
Time trial results for today as follows:
MRC Time Trial:
19.12 Jaxon
19.20 Tom/James (MJ2x)
19.48 Cadeyrn
19.57 Zoe
20.06 Batt
20.09 Luke
20.16 Kieran
20.24 Adam
20.29 Bryan/James (M2-)
20.53 Amy
21.27 Dolly
21.27 Sherro
21.50 Sarah
21.52 Virginia
22.41 Scotty
23.16 Annie
23.34 Naomi/Kate (WJ2x)
25.05 Elliott
James/Bryan could you confirm the time that you got on your strokecoach please? scouts honour.
Well done to Elliott - his first time trial - Year 8
Look at Sherro's and Dolly's times - identical, and Sherro ...
Australian University Games 2007
Congratulations to MRC Athletes at this year's Australian University Games (AUG)!
Outstanding results include:
Kieran Kobelke (ACPE): Gold - Men's Single Scull
Laura Robertson (MQU): Gold - Mixed Four; Silver - Women's Double Scull
Luke Freeman (MQU): Silver - Men's Lightweight Four; 4th - Men's Eight
Good to know that MRC having a good shot in University territory!
MRC Time Trial :: 3 October 2007
&Time trial results for today as follows:
;p>MRC Time Trial:
18.37 Peter
18.59 Jaxon
20.24 Cadeyrn
20.33 Batt
20.51 Paul/Tess 2x
21.37 Sherro
22.11 Dolly
22.30 Sarah
22.50 Scotty
23.59 Annie
Personality traits in an eight
Thought you guys would like this
Cox:
It's pretty obvious what traits a cox must adopt and tries to learn to do a good job in this most unique position in the athletic world. I'll pass on the leadership stuff, napoleon complex garbage, and point out a secondary characteristic or two that coxes unintentionally inherit after riding in the box for a while.They can't drive a car anymore. They take 10 miles to change a lane, oversteer, can't find ...
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