A thank you from Dundee University BC: The Dundee UBC mixed Novice 8 who raced in Division 2 at the Clydesdale 4s and 8s Head would like to thank Clydesdale ARC and in particular
Tom McGuinness for the loan of the VIII and blades which enabled our rowers to take part in their first ever
race. Secondly, we would also like to thank the Strathclyde Uni BC rowers who helped us lift the boat
down the stairs to the Clyde and back up again - all of these acts of kindness helped at at time when the
crew were rather fraught and nervous.
The day started badly when the crew met - lacking minibus keys. 20 minutes late, the crew headed to
Inchyra - to find that the trailer brakes had seized completely over the winter. Clutch brutality got the
trailer out to the driveway where frantic hammering and WD40 application had no effect. By now an hour late, we headed for Glasgow (via Stirling) hoping to borrow equipment.
On (unexpected) arrival in Edinburgh, all confidence in the cox's ability to navigate was completely shot. Despite this, the crew remained optimistic and on arrival in Glasgow a full 90 minutes late, a brief
conversation with Chalky from SABC linked us to Tom & loan of the 8. Thanks to all the above people, we
finally made it to the start and had a brilliant race. The crew then returned to Dundee via most of Glasgow's East End (we got lost again) for a well-earned pint .. and are now looking forward to
Aberdeen VIIIs head. If anyone knows where Aberdeen is, please let us know!
Robin Dickinson (DUBC senior cox and occasional navigator)
26 February
Scottish Schools Head: Information about the Scottish Schools' HOR on Saturday 10th
March is now on the Events and Results page. Clubs are reminded that the closing time for entries is Monday 5th March at 1 pm. Event details - invitation, events, rules and entry form.
25 February
Clydesdale Fours & Eights Head: Lots of close racing at Saturday's head, with a number of winning margins of just one second. Results are now uploaded.
22 February
Catering Tenders: Reminder that if any club is interested in running the Bar and/or catering at Strathclyde Park Regatta and/or Scottish Champs, the deadline for submissions is Monday 26th February. For further information, please read the requests for tenders document.
21 February
Transport to Tideway: Heriot-Watt University has a number of spaces available on their trailer for the Men's Tideway HORR at the end of March. Any club in need of boat transport to Tideway, please contact Brook at bam4@hw.ac.uk.
Scots crews racing in Spain: The Clyde Men's 8 and the composite Clyde/Clydesdale Women's 4x are racing in Spain this weekend at the Descenso de Remo do Ribeiro. Its a 6km course down the Mino River and reservoir at Castrelo de Mino in North West Spain (close to the border with Portugal) and they will be racing crews from Spain, Portugal, Russia and Romania. Further information on www.clubnauticocastrelo.es/principal.htm.
20 February
Missing glasses: If anyone has lost a pair of glasses in a black case at Inverness over the weekend, they have been found in the reception caravan at the Inverness boathouse. Contact Roy Sinclair (tel. 01463 811747) for their return.
Tideway - a reminder: Scottish crews entering Tideway are reminded that, when competing under the colours of a Scottish club, all crew members must have a SARA Licence, an ARA one is not acceptable. Since entries close on 2 March any outstanding applications need to be with Sandy Walker, Convenor of Racing Control, well before that date and time is now getting very short.
Women's Tideway: Reminder that entries close on Sunday 25th February.
18 February
Inverness 8s and Small Boats Head: Results from Saturday's Inverness Eights and Small Boats Head are now on the Inverness RC website.
Photograph: Inverness Rowing Club, winners of Womens Veteran 8s. Photo courtesy of Roy Sinclair.
SARA Long Distance Trial: Results from the 5k time trial held on Saturday morning in beautiful conditions on the Caledonian Canal are now on the Inverness RC website.
15 February
Buoyancy: A reminder to all clubs from Sandy Walker, Umpires Commission.
With the Head season now well underway clubs are again reminded that boats without underseat buoyancy risk disqualification at events if appropriate modification to the boat has not been undertaken.
Aberdeen Eights Head: Details for the Aberdeen Eights Head of the River on Saturday 3rd March are now available on the Committee of the Dee website.
Aberdeen schools rowing project: A report on the Aberdeen City Council website about a 'virtual' boat race held between two Aberdeen schools yesterday as part of a project to teach pupils rowing skills and encourage them out onto the water.
Inverness Head Information: Essential information for competitors at the Tenon Ltd Inverness Eights and Small Boats Head 2007 and SARA Time Trial on Saturday 17th February 2007 is now posted - please read the document carefully.
IRC would like to encourage competitors to arrive, register and boat early. Details of times, including suggesting boating times, and trailer locations are noted on the information document.
Clydesdale 4s & 8s Head: Reminder that entries close for the Clydesdale 4's and 8's head this Sunday 18th at 4pm. Paper copies can be passed to any CARC representatives at this weekend's Inverness Regatta. The poster, crew invite and entry form are all online.
12 February
Scottish Indoors Results: The results from the SIRCs are now up on the Concept 2 website. Fastest man of the day was Danny Graham, a Team Oarsome indoor rower from the RAF; fastest woman of the day was Freya Stansfield of Glasgow University BC.
Photograph Quiz: We have an answer to the question of the unknown club posted on the 6th February. The club is North British ARC, sitting outside their boathouse at Harrison Park on the Union Canal in Edinburgh.
Inverness 8s and Small Boats Head: The draw for next Saturday's head race is due to be posted on the Inverness Rowing Club website at around 10am on Tuesday morning.
10 February
Scottish Indoor Rowing Championships: The final programme for the SIRCs is now on-line. Please note that race 5 is now at 10.50am (previously scheduled at 11am).
9 February
SARA February Long Distance Trial: Details for the long distance trial being held in Inverness on Saturday 17th February are now available - start list and information for athletes.
8 February
Inverness Eights and Small Boats Head: Reminder that entries for the Inverness Head close at 6pm this evening - full details on the IRC website
7 February
Strathclyde University Small Boats Head: The start order for the SUBC head this Saturday is now available - division 1, division 2.
Does anyone recognise this club? The SARA community has been tasked with helping to identify the club featured in this photograph. The rower at the bottom right of the photograph is RA Oliver, grandfather of Graham Oliver. Graham is hoping someone can help him find out which club his grandfather represented through this photograph (click on photo for a bigger image), which was taken sometime around 1906 - 1910, at the Union Canal in Edinburgh, where RA Oliver lived and studied.
The crest appears to have 5 initials, ending in ARC, with a thistle emblem and crossed oars underneath.
5 February
Inverness RC visit Ireland: News from the IRC contingent who visited the Dublin Head of the River on the River Liffey last Saturday - two crews took part, providing an international aspect to the proceedings, both on and off the water. Cheered on by crowds on the walkways and bridge parapets of the riverside, the Inverness men's crew managed a fine third place in their event. The women's crew (with a few friends from SPRC and Sons of the Thames RC) also had a fine race to finish as the fastest crew in their event category. Both crews and their supporters took time to relax and refresh themselves after their exciting experience on the water and enjoyed the buzz of Dublin night life before travelling back to Inverness. Photographs of their trip can be seen on the IRC website.
Durham Head: Meanwhile in England, Edinburgh crews were enjoying some excellent (if rather chilly) conditions on the River Wear, while they negotiating the infamous Elvet Bridge. George Watsons College and George Heriots School picked up a number of wins - full results on the North-East Rowing website.
Eight for sale: An eight has come up for sale - see the Sales and Wants page for more information.
4 February
DUBC 12 hour Sponsored Row: Dundee University BC are holding a 12 hour sponsored row on Wednesday 7th February from 12 noon to 12 midnight in Dundee University Student's Union, raising funds for Maggie's Cancer Care Centre, which is based at Ninewells Hospital in Dundee, and towards funding DUBC's much
needed boat house extension. If anyone wishes to donate, they should contact Megan Mackie or call 07960 089131.
1 February
Women's Eights Head and Breast Cancer Haven: The Women's Eights Head of the River Race will again be supporting Breast Cancer Haven, a national charity supporting anyone affected by breast cancer, by asking all teams taking part in 2007 to raise funds for the charity.
Last year teams raised over £10,000, and this year we are hoping to smash that target. Many of the crews set up Just Giving websites at www.justgiving.com and got sponsorship from friends and families. Some of you held pink parties, raffles and competitions to raise your funds. There were many other fantastic ideas, and this year we are hoping you will feel even more inspired in creating ways to raise money.
You can download a fundraising pack by visiting www.breastcancerhaven.org.uk/events and selecting the Women's Eights heading. Alternatively email your address and they will send a pack out, or call Maggie Hitchins on 020 7384 0024 to discuss your idea. The best way to collect your funds is through Just Giving, which sends all donations directly to the charity, so set up your crews fundraising website now at www.justgiving.com.
Every team that raises over £30 will be entered into a prize draw with the chance of winning the star prize of a fantastic new Rowperfect Rowing Simulator, with a runner up prize of 8 Magik Oarlocks for your boat. If you want to turn your crew pink on the day we would love to see you all in pink hats, leggings or pins, but please remember not to obscure your club kit.
With 1 in 9 women being affected by breast cancer it is a cause close to so many people's hearts, and every penny you raise will make a difference to the lives of those affected. For more information on the charity please visit www.breastcancerhaven.org.uk.
Many thanks in advance for all your support and I look forward to hearing from you soon. Kind Regards,
Maggie Hitchins, Breast Cancer Haven.
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Inverness 8s and Small Boats Head: Results from Saturday's Inverness Eights and Small Boats Head are now on the 
The crest appears to have 5 initials, ending in ARC, with a thistle emblem and crossed oars underneath.
