After a long lock down, longer than any of us could have imagined, Curlew RC has returned to the water, granted only small boats but it is a step in the right direction. The club has been involved in a number of on line regattas over the lock down, but Read more…
We spoke with the Development squads Head coach Nick King and Coach Julian Johns. Firstly, where did you guys learn to row? NK: I learnt to row as an undergraduate in Oxford. I rowed for my College 1st 8 and did a little bit with the University Lightweight Squad. It Read more…
In the mid 1970s, when the regatta season finished at the end of August we switched to land training on Tuesday and Thursday evenings in the basement at the clubhouse. This could get pretty crowded! In 1976 I think it was, we were delighted to accept an offer from the Read more…
I’ll level with you, I’m struggling to reconcile the fact that I’m in my 30’s, particularly as my work mentor recently told me that in your 20’s it’s the effort that counts in your 30’s its results. The same could be said for rowing coaches, it defines that line between Read more…
Introducing Alex _________________________________________ In February at pretty much one of the only senior head races we’ve had this season we met Alex, Alex came down to meet the crews and spend some time with Fred. Luckily, he started at the right time, getting to know all the squads and take Read more…
Results Giorgio MAS C 1x 9th out of 13 Steve Matthews MAS D 1x 7th out of 23 John A MAS D 1x 8th out of 23 Ken Hutt MAS E 4th out of 18 Steve/john MAS 2x 7th out of 37 Ken/Giorgio MAS 2x 13th out of 37 MAS Read more…
Saturday 18th – We had a water users meeting at the Docks (well via Zoom) which was interesting. Update in general, the docks will remain closed for May, regardless of the changes in Governmental Guidelines, and it looks likely June also. The reason is that this in line with Governmental Read more…
On the 25th April Curlew RC entered their first virtual regatta at Bewl Bridge Rowing Club. One prerequisite…access to an erg. For many of our members they simply do not have access to an erg, but for a few “lucky” …they do. Our 1st virtual crew… Giorgio Sdraffa, Steve Matthews, Read more…
The fantastic work that Curlew RC has been doing to keep our club together has been recognized by British Rowing: https://www.britishrowing.org/2020/04/curlews-online-clubhouse-keeps-community-together/ Read about it here!! Well done to everyone involved, we are a small but friendly club and what we are doing has been brilliant! Great work guys!
Dear Member, What a month it has been for our club, after the flooding led to the cancellations of most head races, we now have to all battle a global pandemic. However, it is moments like these which prove that we have a great club spirit, a club full of great Read more…