Regatta ResultsThe results from the 2011 Regatta are now available (as an Excel spreadsheet) here!Thank youA big thank-you to all of the participants, competitors, helpers and spectators at this year's Regatta. Despite high winds, that made for some difficult conditions (especially at the start) we ran pretty well to time, and everyone seemed to have enjoyed the event. We'd love to know what you though about the event, what you liked, what we could have done better or just general views - please drop us a line at regatta@mkrowing.orgMilton Keynes Regatta 2011Following the success of the inaugural Milton Keynes Rowing Club Regatta in 2010, we will be holding our second Regatta at Caldecotte Lake in Milton Keynes on Saturday 21st May 2011 starting at 10:00. This will consist of two lane racing over a straight 500 meter course from a stake-boat start. We will be offering a wide range of events in all categories, covering rowing and sculling, Junior, Senior and Masters events. Last year's event was the first event we had organised and was a great success with visiting crews from Northampton and Oundle Town joining us for a wonderful day's racing. We hope that this will become an annual event for the local community and will increase the interest in this sport. This year, to allow us to gain further experience of running an event, we are again holding it as an invitation only match, and have invited three clubs from the surrounding area. We hope to open it up more widely next year.
Latest newsThe visiting clubs for our Regatta on 21st May are now confirmed as:
The Draw and Timetable are now available, together with the course map The Safety Plan and Risk Assessment are also now available. Additional facilities for the day now include a Bouncy Castle (for the kids) and A Popcorn/Candy Floss stall (for everyone). Look forward to seeing you there
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For more information or to register your interest please contact Tim Grossey, Club Captain. Busy scene from last year's regatta, held in brilliant weather |
Upcoming RacesThis is the provisional list of events that we will be attending - obviously, this will depend on availability of crews
Learn-to-Row Course
Learn to Row course informationThroughout the year we run 'Learn-To-Row' courses. These courses are aimed at newcomers to the sport or for those who have rowed before (perhaps at University) and want a refresher. The course will take you through the initial steps, including familiarisation with boats and rowing terminology, for those who have not rowed before, and then into land and water based training. The course lasts for eight sessions, although these may be spread over more than eight weeks (if we are away at other events) and should lead to you being confident and capable to row in a coxed four by the end of the course. Our next course will start in Spring next year (we don't run courses over the Winter, because of the inclement weather) and if you would like further information or would like to sign up for this course, please contact the course leader Karen Wilson or fill in the e-mail form below. Course fees for the Learn to Row course are £70 and this covers all costs associated with the course. Payment is required in full before the course starts, either by bank transfer or by Cheque (details will be provided when your place on a course is confirmed). Spaces on each course are limited and will be allocated on a "first come first served" basis on receipt of payment. Sign up for the next Learn to Row courseSocial EventsAlthough we train and race hard, we try not to take ourselves too seriously, so as well as the rowing and sculling side of things, we have an active social life too. There are usually a couple of "formal" events each year, the End of Season Dinner (at which club annual awards are made) and a Christmas Party (although last year's was held this January!). In addition, we have other social events - recent ones have included a Quiz Night (with Pizza), Bowling and a Pasta night. All members and partners (and children) are welcome to these and we've had some great evenings. We've also recently re-introduced the "Food after Training" on Monday evenings following circuits, where for a nominal fee you can get a meal along with others in the clubhouse. 2012 Events CalendarSo far, for this year we have a few dates planned in - these are likely to change and have more things added, so either keep visiting this page or (for club members) keep an eye open for e-mails! 25/2/12 - Capsize Drill 31/3/12 - Peterborough Training Camp 1/4/12 - Peterborough Training Camp 23/6/12 - MKRC Open Day / MK Olympic Event 14/7/12 - Summer BBQ 29/7/12 – Spartan Race 15/9/12 - End of Season Dinner 1/10/12 - AGM 17/12/12 - Christmas Meal |
Bedford Autumn Head 2011A return to Bedford saw us return to winning ways, with five victories. The came mainly from the Masters boats, with the Mas C/D 2x-, W.Mas B 1x, W.Mas C 4+ and Mas C 4+ joined by the W.IM1 4+ crew |
Wallingford Long Distance Sculls 2011Our first time at Wallingford as a club - four crews entered but no wins |
