Scottish Championship On-Line Entries: All SARA club secretaries should now have been emailed the details for the on-line entry system. If you have not yet received your email, please contact Mike Morrice. Any non-SARA crews wishing to enter should also email Mike to request a log-in for the entry system.
30 May
Rowing on Loch Lomond: Any persons wishing to boat on Loch Lomond are advised that under the terms of the Loch byelaws they are normally required to wear life jackets or buoyancy aids. However, an exemption to this requirement has been granted to members of Loch Lomond Rowing Club and approval has recently been given that extends this exemption to include licence holding members of any of the UK Amateur Rowing Associations provided their boats comply with the SARA buoyancy requirements and they have the explicit approval of the LLRC Captain.
29 May
Scottish Championship On-Line Entries: The entries team have advised that the opening of the on-line system will be delayed by 24 hours, and it is now expected to be available from Friday evening. During Friday all club secretaries will be sent their club’s user name and password so that as soon as the system is ready, they can access it.
28 May
Scot Champs - Closing Date for Entries: All clubs are reminded that the closing date for entries to Scottish Championships 2008 is 5PM on TUESDAY 3rd JUNE.
Lost Blades: St Andrew BC have lost two sets of sculling blades - the spoons are painted white with a blue cross. If anyone has found them, please contact Ian White to arrange their return to the club.
27 May
Scottish Championship On-Line Entries: An update from the Scot Champs organisers - the on-line entry system is expected to be ready for use by Thursday evening.
Wins Affecting Status: The Wins Affecting Status file has now been updated following the EUBC Regatta last Saturday.
26 May
Regatta Review - Final Reminder: Clubs are reminded that the questionaire sent out in March concerning the regatta review is to be with Sandy Walker, Convenor of Racing Control by 31st May. To date a significant number of clubs have not submitted a return and it would be helpful if any who do not propose to do so could advise Sandy accordingly.
25 May
National Schools Abandoned: Friday at the National Schools Regatta was a relatively calm, if rather damp, day. A number of Scots crew raced in J14 and J15 events, with three crews from ASRA, George Heriots School and Strathclyde Park reaching semi-finals but not progressing to finals.
On Saturday morning, the notorious Holme Pierrepont tail-wind began to pick up, and the time-trial racing began to be matter of surviving the course rather than racing for a time. Rolling waves higher than the sax-boards of many boats meant rowers were drenched by the finish line, with some barely making it to the pontoons before their boat succumbed to the water and others snapping blades in the conditions!
In the Schools 1st Eights event, there was great concern at the Grand Stand when first an Empacher 8 in lane 1 sank close to the 250m mark, and then a Resolute 8, further out in lane 2, went down bows first. The former were able to reach the bank and walk their boat back, those in the Resolute were forced to abandon their boat which had flipped over. All were plucked from the water while eights continued to race past them in various states of disarray. Special mention has to go to one crew, who despite having the majority of their boat underwater, continued to row to the finsh line, with their cox assisting by paddling as fast as he could. The time trial was stopped and the remaining crews, including one from George Watsons College, paddled home. In all, a reported four or five boats sank or were unrowable.
Racing was suspended until 2pm, and at 3pm an announcment was made that the National Schools Regatta for the rest of Saturday and all of Sunday was cancelled. Further information on the cancellation is on the NSR website.
Snapper Ron reports that unfortunately he missed out on the dramatic photo-opportunities at the National Schools Swimathon (or Regatta) at Holme Pierrpont. Mrs Snapper adds that, in the typical white horses and surfing conditions enjoyed at the big English pond, an Eight sank and was almost rowed over by another Eight before the organisers decided to abandon racing on Saturday. With an even worse weather forecast for Sunday, all racing has been abandoned for that day as well. Mrs S is abandoning the wilds of Nottingham to drive the Wee Nipper (youngest of the Snapper clan) back to the sunny and balmy environment of the North East of Scotland a day earlier than planned [many juniors headed straight back to Scotland on Saturday afternoon]. This will allow him to do even more studying (?) for his standard grade exam on Monday.
Photographs: Top - two doubles cross the finish line rather low in the water. Both were able to paddle to the pontoons.
Middle - an eight sinks around 200m from the finish line.
Bottom - under water, but still moving - this eight crossed the finish line to cheers from the bank, before sinking at the pontoons.
All photos courtesy of R Collings.
20 May
Clydesdale and Castle Semple Photos: Snapper Ron (and his trusty sidekick, Stuart Pressage) were clicking away at Clydesdale and Castle Semple Regattas and their efforts can be viewed on the Committee of the Dee website.
Scottish Championships: Full details and entry forms for Scot Champs are now on the right hand side of this page and the events page. It is hoped to have an on-line entry system available in time for use - more details and instruction will be given on this website when it is ready to go live.
Clubs are reminded to check the Conditions of Entry information with regards to entering Intermediate events - competitors taking part in Intermediate events may not take part in any non-Intermediate events on the same day. Also competitors entering Junior or Schools’ events may not enter a Novice Championship event on the same day.
Transport needed for Met Regatta: Aberdeen Boat Club are looking for help with taking one boat and blades to the Met Regatta. If any club can help with trailerage please contact Bryan Schooling.
19 May
Edinburgh University Regatta: The draw for the Edinburgh University Regatta, taking place on Saturday at Strathclyde Park is now available.
Castle Semple Regatta: Results are now available on the Castle Semple website. In the Clyde-St Andrew eights races, it was honours even, with St Andrew taking the Bent Rigger home and Clyde retaining the Silver Rudder for another year.
Photograph: Clyde leading St Andrew to the finish line in the race for the Silver Rudder. Photo courtesy of R Collings.
National Schools Regatta: The draw for the National Schools Regatta is now on the NSR website. Crews from Aberdeen Schools Rowing Associaton, George Heriots School RC, George Watsons College BC and Strathclyde Park RC will be taking part in the event, which starts this Friday in Nottingham.
15 May
Club Colours: Sandy Walker, Convenor of Racing Control, would like to remind competitors that the Rules of Racing (Rule C7) require competitors to wear their club colours at regattas. The reasons for this include enabling umpires to identify competitors and to present a good image of the sport. Umpires have a copy of the colours of the clubs who have registered them with me. Recent regattas have seen competitors wearing a ragbag of assorted colours when racing and competitors are reminded that disqualification is possible if they are not dressed appropriately. It is appreciated that there may be circumstances where the wearing of the registered club colours is not possible but where this is the case all crew members should be dressed in the same colours.
Castle Semple Regatta: The final draw for Saturday's regatta is now available. The regatta circulation pattern is on the CSRC website and all crews must familiarise themselves with that and with the regatta instructions sent to clubs. The regatta programme is very full and your help to ensure crews are at the start in plenty time for their races is appreciated. Races will not be held for late crews.
Regatta Photographs: Pictures from the Clydesdale Regatta and the Edinburgh-Glasgow Boat Races are now on David Nolan's flickr page. Photos from BUSA (Saturday and Sunday only) area also now available courtesy of Snapper Ron on the Committee of the Dee website.
Barony Cup: The 3rd Strathclyde University Students vs Strathclyde University Alumni Barony Cup will take place this Saturday 17 May 2008 on the River Clyde with racing beginning at 4.30pm. This year the event is kindly sponsored by BP. All spectators welcome.
12 May
Castle Semple Regatta: The provisional draw for Castle Semple Regatta is now available in excel and pdf formats.
Clydesdale Regatta: Results from the Clydesdale Regatta are now available, along with an updated list of those whose status may be affected by a qualifying win.
10 May
Edinburgh-Glasgow University Boat Races: The annual match between the two universities was held today during the Clydesdale Regatta. Conditions were splendid, with warm weather and no wind. The graduate races both resulted in victories for Glasgow University, and it was honours even in the reserves races with Edinburgh winning the womens race and Glasgow winning the mens. In the main events, Edinburgh University women were victorious, despite rudder problems, and Glasgow University held on to the Mens title. Overall results were therefore 4:2 to Glasgow.
Single scull for sale: An empacher single scull for sale on the Sales and Wants page.
9 May
Regatta Review: All clubs should have received the questionaire in respect of the regatta review. They have also received a reminder within the last day or so that returns have to be with Sandy Walker, Convenor of Racing Control by 31st May. This consultation is important and all clubs should endeavour to make a return. Racing Control consider that the views of competitors as well as regatta organisers are of equal value if not more so and will be pleased to receive returns from individuals who wish to make serious comment. However anonymous or unattributable returns will be ignored and will be destroyed without consideration. A copy of the questionaire should be available from club secretaries.
Henley Stewards Trust Scholarship Coaches: The ARA is currently recruiting Henley Stewards Scholarship coaches for September 2008. The HSCT programme supports graduates who wish to continue with academic study whilst further developing their rowing coaching skills. In addition to gaining an academic qualification, it is an opportunity to further develop coaching skills and knowledge. Further information on the programme is available, along with an advert, job specificiation and person specification.
8 May
Clydesdale Regatta: The final draw and further information for competitors are now available. Please check the timetable as a number of events have different start times. Competitors are requested to report to regatta control an hour before their first race.
Castle Semple Regatta: A reminder that entries for the Castle Semple Regatta close this evening.
7 May
Edinburgh University Regatta: Edinburgh University are aware that some clubs are struggling in the aftermath of BUSA to meet with the current entry date and have therefore decided to extend to deadline by a week to Friday 16th May. The poster has been revised.
Silver Rudder Race: The event website for the Silver Rudder, a recently revived race between Clyde ARC of Glasgow and St Andrew BC of Edinburgh, is now up and running, including video trailer. The race will be held at the Castle Semple regatta on 17 May.
6 May
Clydesdale Regatta: The provisional draw for the Clydesdale Regatta this Saturday is now available. The organisers have done their best to accommodate clashes, however some competitors may find they have a short turnaround time between races, or a long time between heats and finals. The organisers therefore ask that all competitors help the regatta run smoothly by making sure they are at the start in plenty of time and by planning for quick boat changes. Further information for competitors will follow.
Scottish Universities Championships: The final results for the Victor Ludorum at the Scot Uni Championships are at the Scottish Universities Sport website. Winners were Glasgow University, with Edinburgh University in second place and Aberdeen University in third.
Munior Junior Regatta: Both Sean Dixon and Alistair Sarahs of George Watson's College BC picked up medals rowing for Great Britain in Munich at the weekend. Sean won Silver in the MJ 4- on Saturday and Bronze in the MJ 8+ on Sunday. Alistair won Gold in the MJ 8+ on Saturday. Congratulations to both athletes on their success.
BUSA Regatta: Results from Sunday at BUSA are now available and include a silver medal for Glasgow University in Men's Championship 8s.
4 May
SPR Photographs: A large collectio of photographs from Strathclyde Park Regatta are now up on David Nolan's flickr page. Other collections from Inverness and from Snapper Ron can be seen on the Inverness RC website and the Committee of the Dee website.
BUSA Regatta: Results from Saturday's racing at BUSA are now up on the BUSA Rowing website. Notable results include silver medals for Glasgow University in Mens Junior 4+ and Edinburgh University in Womens Championship 4+ and a bronze medals for Aberdeen University in Mens Lwt 2-.
2 May
EUBC Regatta: Details for the Edinburgh University BC Regatta, being held over 2000m and 500m at Strathclyde Park on Saturday 24 May are now available - see the poster or the EUBC website for further information.
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National Schools Abandoned: Friday at the National Schools Regatta was a relatively calm, if rather damp, day. A number of Scots crew raced in J14 and J15 events, with three crews from ASRA, George Heriots School and Strathclyde Park reaching semi-finals but not progressing to finals.
In the Schools 1st Eights event, there was great concern at the Grand Stand when first an Empacher 8 in lane 1 sank close to the 250m mark, and then a Resolute 8, further out in lane 2, went down bows first. The former were able to reach the bank and walk their boat back, those in the Resolute were forced to abandon their boat which had flipped over. All were plucked from the water while eights continued to race past them in various states of disarray. Special mention has to go to one crew, who despite having the majority of their boat underwater, continued to row to the finsh line, with their cox assisting by paddling as fast as he could. The time trial was stopped and the remaining crews, including one from George Watsons College, paddled home. In all, a reported four or five boats sank or were unrowable.
Photographs: Top - two doubles cross the finish line rather low in the water. Both were able to paddle to the pontoons.
Castle Semple Regatta: Results are now available on the 
