WEYFARERS ROWING CLUB
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What is Weyfarers?

Weyfarers is the recreational arm of Weybridge Rowing Club. We are one of just a handful of recreational and touring rowing clubs in the UK, formed for and by people who think rowing should be FUN!

  • No time to train 8 days a week?
  • Love rowing, but want to have a life as well?
  • Never tried rowing, but want to have a go?

Then maybe YOU should try recreational rowing!!

Don't get us wrong - we don't just paddle around. We aim to improve our technique and get fit, just like our more competitive friends. But our horizons are wider.....

Never rowed before? No problem! We run learn to row courses in the Spring, Summer and Autumn.

 

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 Normal conditions

Check the Environment Agency website for river conditions. If our reach (Shepperton to Sunbury) is RED we will not be rowing.

 

Latest News - Updated 28th January 2012

  
 

British Rowing Tourers Dinner

The BR Touring Rowers dinner will be on Saturday 24th March at Leander Club, price £35. Details and reservation form here

 
 

Time Trial Results

The results of this Sunday's (8th Jan) time trial are here. Though our touring boats are of course slower than racing boats, both the quad and double recorded respectable times.

 
 

Rowing Courses

The dates of the 2012 Learn to Row courses have just been published. Details here.

Have you rowed at some time in the past but had a break? Then our Refresher Course is for you! The next one will be in March - contact us for details.

Are you a competent rower? Then prove it by taking our Competency Test!

We will also run sculling courses in the spring and summer, leading to our Watermanship Award

Fancy having a go at coaching? Then join our Coach Assistant Course in February 2012 (dates now confirmed - starts on Saturday 4th Feb).

 
 

Annual General Meeting

The AGM will be on 7th February. Details to follow

 
 

Christmas Party

We had a great time at the Christmas Party at the Old Crown on Wednesday 14th December. Nearly 50 members, from old-timers to the latest beginners, came along and enjoyed the company, the good food, and the excellent quiz,. Many thanks to Lara and Chris for organising another splendid social event, and to Gideon, our quizmaster extraordinaire!

 
 

Caroline is British Rowing's Coach of the Year!

Caroline has been recognised by British Rowing for her contribution towards developing the club, through our acclaimed Learn to Row courses and Coach Assistant courses. Thanks to those who nomiated her. More details here

 
 

FISA Tours 2012

There will be two FISA tours in 2012- Belgium in May and Canada in August/September.

Applications must be in by the end of January, but demand is likely to be high, so don't delay! Note that you must be a British Rowing member to take part, and the form needs to be sent to British Rowing to be stamped before you send it off.

 
 

Winter Timetable

Tuesday 18.30 - 20.00 Circuit training at Heathside School (from 22nd November)

Wednesday 10.00 - 12.00 (all levels, including beginners, with Greg and Alasdair)
Wednesday 19.30 - 20.30 land training with Caroline and Katy, followed by supper
Friday 14.00 - 16.00 (experienced rowers only)
Saturday 08.00 - 10.00 (in racing boats)
Saturday 11.00 - 13.00 (all welcome)
Sunday 10.00 - 12.00 (all welcome)

 
 

Sunday Lunch Time Socials

Weybrige and Weyfarers join together for a Sunday lunch time social on the first Sunday of every month in the Weybridge RC bar. There was a SPECIAL Sunday social on 6th November, honouring John Burnett, who has been awarded the British Rowing Medal of Honour for services to rowing, and also to launch the book of Weybridge RC's history, written by Nigel Burton.

The next Sunday social will be on 5th February. Come and have a few drinks with your friends and enjoy the free nibbles.

  

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How to contact us:

We're based at:

Weybridge Rowing Club,
Thames Lock, Jessamy Road,
Weybridge,
Surrey,
KT13 8LG.
 
Tel: 01932 340108
Email: weyfarers@aol.com