Great Ouse Marathon

Posted on 05/09/2011 by peteb

Three Champs 8′s finished the 21.6km Gt Ouse Marathon on 4th September 2011 with a respectable showing in a field of mixed boats.

The threatened gales and hail thankfully didn’t appear on the morning of the event and some pleasant paddling conditions with little stream and a light head-wind were enjoyed by all.

Rowan Burnstein (WMst C) recorded  1:57:21 placing them as first ladies 8+ just over a minute ahead of a ladies Mst D from Star Club. The chat was Cox Denis had some urgent business to attend to warranting a long push over the last 5km, no doubt helping achieve this position.

Nick Gays (N) boat achieved 5th overall in 1:42:58, while the Campbell (IM3) crew managed a solid 2nd place overall in 1:35:44, behind the winners Sudbury (Chambers) IM1 1:30:08 and ahead of Xpress (Legends) 1:37:03.

So good results for Champs laying foundations for the coming season of head races.

Champs thank you from all to Nick Gay for trailering and everyone for help and support on the day.

 

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Great Ouse Mugathon …..

Posted on 02/09/2011 by peteb

Three Champs 8+’s are having a leisurely paddle this Sunday at the Great Ouse Marathon (13.4 miles / 21.6 kilometres to be more exact) from Denver to Ely.

Rowan Burnsteins and Nick Gays boats (both seasoned campaigners in this event) are making the trip again, while Lydia Campbells boat will get to put 6k … 6k …6k … into action and find out who’s not been eating their weetabix.

Check back next week to see if marigolds really are a good idea for avoiding blisters.

 

 

 

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Moon over Nottingham

Posted on 15/07/2011 by wrschafer

Champs had a very successful trip to the British Masters Championships at the National Watersports Centre.  Ten crews made the journey to Nottingham, returning with a club-record four gold medals.

Cecile Jacklin won the Women’s C Novice single sculls by 6 seconds over Upton RC.

The Sunshine Crew followed up last year’s victory in the Women’s C Novice eights with another impressive win, this time as IM3.

The Veteran Men’s eight won the D IM3s, beating Tees RC by just over a second.

And the Moonshine crew won the B Novice eights by 4.5 seconds over a determined X-press crew.  The winning time of 3:16.4 was the fastest ever by a Novice eight at National Masters, smashing the previous record (set by X-press in 2009) by nearly 10 seconds. Here are some pictures of the race:

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Champs at Henley Masters this weekend

Posted on 08/07/2011 by peteb

Champs Campbell crew will be racing in Masters Mens A/B 8+ at Henley Masters Regatta on Saturday 9th July.

We wish them the best of luck !

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Champs at Henley Royal – Update

Posted on 27/06/2011 by peteb

The Champs Campbell crew made the trip to Henley on Friday 24th june for the HRR Quallies. Although they didn’t make the cut, it was hailed a “great learning experience” by all, with a pledge to return next year to mount a serious challenge for the THAMES CHALLENGE CUP.

Find here YouTube footage of the TC Cup contenders pinging off the start. Champs are the 3rd boat away, of course in Black and Orange.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N3BBntDHOv4

Roll on 2012.

 

 

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Champs at Henley Royal

Posted on 21/06/2011 by peteb

Champs Campbell crew are making the trip down to Henley on Friday 24th to row in the HRR Qualification Races for the THAMES CHALLENGE CUP.

They will row the Brian Corbett 8+ in Group 1 at 4.40pm

This is the first time a Champs crew has represented the club at the world’s most famous rowing event. Black and Orange, good luck !!

http://www.hrr.co.uk/regatta/qualifying/

 

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CUCBC Small Boats Regatta

Posted on 21/04/2011 by Jen Bromley

Please be aware of the CUCBC Small Boats Regatta and Colquhun Sculls taking place between Mon 25th and Wed 27th April using courses between Baits Bite and Peter’s Posts.

Racing information can be found on the CUCBC and LMBC websites. Please contact organisers for further information

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Vesta Veterans’ Head of the River

Posted on 05/04/2011 by Jen Bromley

A good day for Champs on the tideway at Vesta Veteran’s Head of the River.

6 keen crews boarded the bus in Cambridge at 5am and arrived bleary eyed at Putney embankment and started rigging boats at 7am! 4 miles  374 yards (and a detour around Putney and Barnes on a coach) later we headed for the Black Lion in Hammersmith for a well deserved Sunday roast. Race reports to follow in thread comments.

Photos can be found at Birdman photography and BigBlade Photography

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Champs Junior Head 2011 Photos

Posted on 31/03/2011 by denish

Photos of the race on 27th March 2011

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