DRAFT RACE REPORT
Six Man Canadian Canoe beats Jersey Rowers in rough conditions in London's Great River Race
http://www.greatriverrace.co.uk/
In stormy conditions which saw hail, thunder and lightning as well as might winds and rough water conditions the Six Man paddling team of Tim Rogers, Chris Nicolas, Simon Young, John Searson and Carl Clinton, expertly coxed by Rob Cassin triumphed in its class, being the first of the Jersey Boats and a close race with the best of the 18 man Dragon Boats.
The Thames Race requires rowers or paddlers to take a passenger (Sophie xxxxx) and Cox the 22mile from Tower Bridge to Richmond. The weather conditions made this years' race especially tough for the Canadian Canoe which is designed for calmer lake crossings in Canada than the turbulent conditions of the race.
We were very disappointed to have been handicapped with the rowing boats which have 8 oars in the water rather than 6 paddles; especially since the rowing boats are much more stable and easy to control, having the benefit of rudders. However we accepted our fate and were resigned to a mediocre performance, explained John Searson
However, Rob Cassin did an expert job to cox and paddle them through the many boats that had been set off ahead of them, frequently having to take evasive action to avoid accident or injury as the little boat weaved its way past 300 other boats all competing for the some stretch of water under each of the bridges.
Once we got further up-stream the weather worsened but the water was less choppy and we were able to find a quicker paddling rhythm and motivation as we started to make ground on the much faster Dragon Boats, said Carl Clinton.
CANT ADD MUCH MORE TEXT UNTIL THE RESULTS ARE AVAILABLE?!
Yeah I agree. I was just trying to make the odds sound better 5 paddlers beating 8 oars, but you are right because this is a more honest assessment of efforts especially since you probably did most of the work having to both steer and paddle! I won't submit anything because we agreed Mick T would do that. These were just some suggested words. I will however copy this to Mick T so that he knows to write about 6 paddlers. I don't think we can submit anything until the results are know, but hopefully that will be soon. Thanks for a great weekend and all the training sessions leading up to it. looking forward to paddling and rowing through the autum and winter!
More Information at http://www.greatriverrace.co.uk/about.php
Sunday 18 September 2011
Friday 16 September 2011
Packing and Preparation List
TO DO LIST FOR THIS WEEKEND
◦ Plan gpx route
print briefing pack
◦ Get cash
◦ Garmin sim card loaded with map data
CANOE PACKING LIST
◦ hat, gloves, glasses
◦ Food carrier, water bottles, fuel + gells
◦ camel+Back-pack
◦ top and shorts
◦ shoes
◦ Waterproof
◦
TRAVEL / HILL WALKING PACKING LIST
◦ 3 x tops 3 x shorts 1 x trousers
◦ Flip flops & adventure shoes (incl waterproof socks)
◦ Run kit & trainers
◦ glasses
◦ Waterproof + hat + gloves
◦ Map + Compass + whistle
◦ Head torch
◦ Rack-sac
◦ Wash kit + lenses + glasses
ADMIN
◦ Documents, passport, insurance, drive licence, maps
◦ Passport 622069801 / pc4866089
◦ Books to read
◦ Google route + Garmin
ELECTRICS
◦ Cigarette power, solar power, 4 adaptor
◦ 2xPhones, 2 x garmins, (lots of aaa batteries) 1 x paper maps
◦ Ipod for music
Speakers for Ipod
itrip to connect to car radio
power-monkey powersource
CAMP TRAVEL KIT
◦ Sleep bag + kip map + tent
eye covers
◦ Stove + fuel + pans + food
◦ Food, psp22, gells
◦ Matches
◦ Lighter
◦ KFS
◦ Plan gpx route
print briefing pack
◦ Get cash
◦ Garmin sim card loaded with map data
CANOE PACKING LIST
◦ hat, gloves, glasses
◦ Food carrier, water bottles, fuel + gells
◦ camel+Back-pack
◦ top and shorts
◦ shoes
◦ Waterproof
◦
TRAVEL / HILL WALKING PACKING LIST
◦ 3 x tops 3 x shorts 1 x trousers
◦ Flip flops & adventure shoes (incl waterproof socks)
◦ Run kit & trainers
◦ glasses
◦ Waterproof + hat + gloves
◦ Map + Compass + whistle
◦ Head torch
◦ Rack-sac
◦ Wash kit + lenses + glasses
ADMIN
◦ Documents, passport, insurance, drive licence, maps
◦ Passport 622069801 / pc4866089
◦ Books to read
◦ Google route + Garmin
ELECTRICS
◦ Cigarette power, solar power, 4 adaptor
◦ 2xPhones, 2 x garmins, (lots of aaa batteries) 1 x paper maps
◦ Ipod for music
Speakers for Ipod
itrip to connect to car radio
power-monkey powersource
CAMP TRAVEL KIT
◦ Sleep bag + kip map + tent
eye covers
◦ Stove + fuel + pans + food
◦ Food, psp22, gells
◦ Matches
◦ Lighter
◦ KFS
Wednesday 14 September 2011
Race Instructions
PREPARATION
If you have not already viewed the Guidance Notes, you must do so now at http://www.greatriverrace.co.uk/text_files/Guidance%20Notes%202011.pdf You then should draw them to the attention of every crew member, printing off copies if necessary.
You must know your four digit entry number – OURS IS Team Jersey GRR E 3169
flying a flag with minimum dimensions 3ft x 2ft
FRIDAY 16 SEPTEMBER
We are on the clipper departing 21:10. Check in is 1 hour before.
We have only managed to secure one cabin.
So we have 4 bunks and 3 reclining chairs booked.
SATURDAY 17TH SEPTEMBER
BOAT ARRANGEMENTS
You will not be allowed to Race without first registering your boat and attending Scrutineering. On Saturday, a maximum of two crew members must come to the Registration and Scrutineering desks at Millwall between 10.20 and 12.20.
You will be given a Race number and clamp which must be attached firmly to the bow of your boat
After registering your crew, you must collect your GPS tracker. The team at this desk will have full instructions on this.
RACE ARRANGEMENTS
If you plan to launch from Millwall Slipway, you can launch, as directed, by trailer down the trackway at all states of the tide or unassisted from the slipway as the tide comes in.
CAMPING ARRANGEMENTS
The campsite is located at Thames Young Mariners, Riverside Drive,Ham, TW10 7RX. Please note that cars are NOT allowed on site, campervans and motorhomes by prior arrangement only.
If you have booked campsite tickets for Friday evening, please Pre-Register your boat. This will take place on Friday evening and will save you time on Saturday.
We have pre-registered at the campsite (Team Jersey GRR E 3169) you may go straight to the Pre-Registered desk.
SUNDAY 18TH SEPTEMBER
Returning is from Poole on Sunday 18th at 1440, arriving Jersey at 18:10
If you have not already viewed the Guidance Notes, you must do so now at http://www.greatriverrace.co.uk/text_files/Guidance%20Notes%202011.pdf You then should draw them to the attention of every crew member, printing off copies if necessary.
You must know your four digit entry number – OURS IS Team Jersey GRR E 3169
flying a flag with minimum dimensions 3ft x 2ft
FRIDAY 16 SEPTEMBER
We are on the clipper departing 21:10. Check in is 1 hour before.
We have only managed to secure one cabin.
So we have 4 bunks and 3 reclining chairs booked.
SATURDAY 17TH SEPTEMBER
BOAT ARRANGEMENTS
You will not be allowed to Race without first registering your boat and attending Scrutineering. On Saturday, a maximum of two crew members must come to the Registration and Scrutineering desks at Millwall between 10.20 and 12.20.
You will be given a Race number and clamp which must be attached firmly to the bow of your boat
After registering your crew, you must collect your GPS tracker. The team at this desk will have full instructions on this.
RACE ARRANGEMENTS
If you plan to launch from Millwall Slipway, you can launch, as directed, by trailer down the trackway at all states of the tide or unassisted from the slipway as the tide comes in.
CAMPING ARRANGEMENTS
The campsite is located at Thames Young Mariners, Riverside Drive,Ham, TW10 7RX. Please note that cars are NOT allowed on site, campervans and motorhomes by prior arrangement only.
If you have booked campsite tickets for Friday evening, please Pre-Register your boat. This will take place on Friday evening and will save you time on Saturday.
We have pre-registered at the campsite (Team Jersey GRR E 3169) you may go straight to the Pre-Registered desk.
SUNDAY 18TH SEPTEMBER
Returning is from Poole on Sunday 18th at 1440, arriving Jersey at 18:10
Wednesday 17 August 2011
Important Great River Race Information 2011
chris.nicolas@jerseymail.co.uk, chevron@jerseymail.co.uk, simon.young@sannegroup.com, john.searson@jerseymail.co.uk, johnabisearson@googlemail.com, robcassin@jerseymail.co.uk, john@grlanglois.co.uk, C.Clinton@health.gov.je, tim.rogers@livethebusiness.com, timhjrogers@googlemail.com
Dear All
See information below. Let's have an update meeting on...
Travel + Accommodation
Vehicles + Transport
Budgets + Expenditure
Passengers, Crew + Supporters
Preferred Champagne after winning
Tim
---------- Forwarded message ----------
From: Angie Riverrace
Date: 17 August 2011 11:54
Subject: Important Great River Race Information 2011
To:
Dear River Racers,
Thank you for entering the 2011 Great River Race.
We are fast approaching September 17 and the GRR office is really starting to heat up. This is just a quick email to remind you of things you need to do in order to have the best Race you can.
Entries
• Please double check your entry to ensure that it is correct, you should have a non rowing cox and passenger included in your ‘number in boat’ section.
• Please do let us know if you are not 100% sure on your boat type and we will help you classify it.
• If you haven’t entered your crew list, you will not be entered into any gender or age related classes. In addition to this, your certificates will not be ready for you to pick up on Race day and you may incur a P+P charge if you wish to have them sent out to you. We would therefore advise that you fill in all available crew names without delay.
• If we have sent you an email previously asking you to amend your entry in some way, please ensure that these changes have been made and do contact us if you require help.
• Please enter your crew notes and submit any good photos you may have for inclusion in this year’s programme.
• REMEMBER THAT THE DEADLINE FOR PAYMENT AND CHANGES IS AUGUST 30TH!!
Camping/Buses etc
• Please make sure that you book any services you may require sooner rather than later. Last year the campsite reached maximum capacity and we had to end ticket sales early, don’t be disappointed – book today http://www.greatriverrace.co.uk/services.php
• Please note that tickets will not be sent out for services bought, your name will be added to a list. It is therefore important that if you are booking, for example, a large number of bus tickets, that your group either boards together, or everybody is aware of the name the tickets have been booked under.
• Buses leave the campsite at 9am, please ensure that you are there with sufficient time to board. Last year we had over 600 people leave from the campsite so please help us by listening to GRR staff and volunteers.
Logistics
• Please make sure you have given due thought to the various options available for launching and slipping your boats. If you have a large boat that needs to be towed to the start, you could save money by taking it straight to South Dock Marina and having it craned in there. This costs £25 as opposed to the £70 tow from the Finish.
• If you require a tow from the Finish, please double check that you have actually booked and paid for it. George Bowen will be contacting all those requiring tows very shortly
• Please take a moment to look over the Race Weekend details on our website which has comprehensive information regarding secure boat and trailer storage, registration and timings http://www.greatriverrace.co.uk/race_overview.php
Full Race Regulations can be found on our website, http://www.greatriverrace.co.uk/regulations.php
Please note that this page will show as blank if you are using Google Chrome as your internet browser, therefore we would advise that you use Mozilla Firefox or Internet Explorer to view this page.
As we are sure you can appreciate, time starts moving very quickly at this point so we would be most grateful if you could ensure that your entry is up to date as soon as possible so that we can help out if you have any problems.
Don’t forget you can follow us on Twitter (@greatriverrace) and Facebook (The Great River Race) for updates on this year’s Race. And if you are yet to decide a good cause to race for, why not have a look at this year’s official charity, ‘Row2Recovery’ http://www.row2recovery.com/
If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact us, do not reply to this email, please create a new email to angie.riverrace@googlemail.com with a relevant subject heading or use the contact us form on the website
Kind regards
The GRR Team
--
Angie Mullin
The Great River Race
Saturday 17th September 2011
Dear All
See information below. Let's have an update meeting on...
Travel + Accommodation
Vehicles + Transport
Budgets + Expenditure
Passengers, Crew + Supporters
Preferred Champagne after winning
Tim
---------- Forwarded message ----------
From: Angie Riverrace
Date: 17 August 2011 11:54
Subject: Important Great River Race Information 2011
To:
Dear River Racers,
Thank you for entering the 2011 Great River Race.
We are fast approaching September 17 and the GRR office is really starting to heat up. This is just a quick email to remind you of things you need to do in order to have the best Race you can.
Entries
• Please double check your entry to ensure that it is correct, you should have a non rowing cox and passenger included in your ‘number in boat’ section.
• Please do let us know if you are not 100% sure on your boat type and we will help you classify it.
• If you haven’t entered your crew list, you will not be entered into any gender or age related classes. In addition to this, your certificates will not be ready for you to pick up on Race day and you may incur a P+P charge if you wish to have them sent out to you. We would therefore advise that you fill in all available crew names without delay.
• If we have sent you an email previously asking you to amend your entry in some way, please ensure that these changes have been made and do contact us if you require help.
• Please enter your crew notes and submit any good photos you may have for inclusion in this year’s programme.
• REMEMBER THAT THE DEADLINE FOR PAYMENT AND CHANGES IS AUGUST 30TH!!
Camping/Buses etc
• Please make sure that you book any services you may require sooner rather than later. Last year the campsite reached maximum capacity and we had to end ticket sales early, don’t be disappointed – book today http://www.greatriverrace.co.uk/services.php
• Please note that tickets will not be sent out for services bought, your name will be added to a list. It is therefore important that if you are booking, for example, a large number of bus tickets, that your group either boards together, or everybody is aware of the name the tickets have been booked under.
• Buses leave the campsite at 9am, please ensure that you are there with sufficient time to board. Last year we had over 600 people leave from the campsite so please help us by listening to GRR staff and volunteers.
Logistics
• Please make sure you have given due thought to the various options available for launching and slipping your boats. If you have a large boat that needs to be towed to the start, you could save money by taking it straight to South Dock Marina and having it craned in there. This costs £25 as opposed to the £70 tow from the Finish.
• If you require a tow from the Finish, please double check that you have actually booked and paid for it. George Bowen will be contacting all those requiring tows very shortly
• Please take a moment to look over the Race Weekend details on our website which has comprehensive information regarding secure boat and trailer storage, registration and timings http://www.greatriverrace.co.uk/race_overview.php
Full Race Regulations can be found on our website, http://www.greatriverrace.co.uk/regulations.php
Please note that this page will show as blank if you are using Google Chrome as your internet browser, therefore we would advise that you use Mozilla Firefox or Internet Explorer to view this page.
As we are sure you can appreciate, time starts moving very quickly at this point so we would be most grateful if you could ensure that your entry is up to date as soon as possible so that we can help out if you have any problems.
Don’t forget you can follow us on Twitter (@greatriverrace) and Facebook (The Great River Race) for updates on this year’s Race. And if you are yet to decide a good cause to race for, why not have a look at this year’s official charity, ‘Row2Recovery’ http://www.row2recovery.com/
If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact us, do not reply to this email, please create a new email to angie.riverrace@googlemail.com with a relevant subject heading or use the contact us form on the website
Kind regards
The GRR Team
--
Angie Mullin
The Great River Race
Saturday 17th September 2011
Wednesday 10 August 2011
Paddling Techique - MUST see MUST do
You MUST watch these…
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XxeH6XmKC1A
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j7lRbj3K8c4&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uau86uJwQyU&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t1MOpcuB2q0&feature=related
Good theory, bad execution...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nn_AQt74fP0&feature=related
These are also good…
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nn_AQt74fP0&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XTuzLB3R980
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OGJCanLwGPQ
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XxeH6XmKC1A
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j7lRbj3K8c4&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uau86uJwQyU&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t1MOpcuB2q0&feature=related
Good theory, bad execution...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nn_AQt74fP0&feature=related
These are also good…
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nn_AQt74fP0&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XTuzLB3R980
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OGJCanLwGPQ
Sunday 7 August 2011
Tim's training plan for week 8 Aug
Tim's training plan for week 8 Aug
Mon 07:00hrs spinning class (will still have sore legs from Sunday's 48mile run!)
Tue 05:45hrs canoe session
Tue 17:00hrs rowing session with Just Do It crew (possibly a bit tired)
Wed 06:00hrs weights or better still a swim session
Wed 18:00hrs spinning class
Thu 06:00hrs rowing session with Just Do It crew
Thu 18:00hrs easy bike ride?
Fri 07:15hrs spinning class
Fri 18:00hrs weights or better still a swim session
Sat - canoe session or possibly a long bike or kayak session + weights
Sun - canoe session or JCA Road Race Series 4/5 8/10 laps?
CREW TRAINING DAYS
Monday and Wednesday bad for Simon Young (Training at FF)
Monday 7am bad for Tim Rogers (Teaching at BodyRox)
So best days/times appear to be…
Tues, Thu, Fri at 05:45am and Sat & Sun at 8am
Let's discuss on Tuesday morning's session
CONTACTS
chris.nicolas@jerseymail.co.uk Mobile 07797720321
chevron@jerseymail.co.uk Mobile 07797720321
simon.young@sannegroup.com Mobile: 07797 731394
john.searson@jerseymail.co.uk
johnabisearson@googlemail.com
robcassin@jerseymail.co.uk
john@grlanglois.co.uk
C.Clinton@health.gov.je
tim.rogers@livethebusiness.com Mobile: 07797 762051
timhjrogers@googlemail.com Mobile: 07797 762051
Mon 07:00hrs spinning class (will still have sore legs from Sunday's 48mile run!)
Tue 05:45hrs canoe session
Tue 17:00hrs rowing session with Just Do It crew (possibly a bit tired)
Wed 06:00hrs weights or better still a swim session
Wed 18:00hrs spinning class
Thu 06:00hrs rowing session with Just Do It crew
Thu 18:00hrs easy bike ride?
Fri 07:15hrs spinning class
Fri 18:00hrs weights or better still a swim session
Sat - canoe session or possibly a long bike or kayak session + weights
Sun - canoe session or JCA Road Race Series 4/5 8/10 laps?
CREW TRAINING DAYS
Monday and Wednesday bad for Simon Young (Training at FF)
Monday 7am bad for Tim Rogers (Teaching at BodyRox)
So best days/times appear to be…
Tues, Thu, Fri at 05:45am and Sat & Sun at 8am
Let's discuss on Tuesday morning's session
CONTACTS
chris.nicolas@jerseymail.co.uk Mobile 07797720321
chevron@jerseymail.co.uk Mobile 07797720321
simon.young@sannegroup.com Mobile: 07797 731394
john.searson@jerseymail.co.uk
johnabisearson@googlemail.com
robcassin@jerseymail.co.uk
john@grlanglois.co.uk
C.Clinton@health.gov.je
tim.rogers@livethebusiness.com Mobile: 07797 762051
timhjrogers@googlemail.com Mobile: 07797 762051
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