HIR Provisional Team: The PPG has now approved the provisional team list for HIR 2008, to be held in Cardiff. Please read the notes attached to the list and if there are any queries, please contact Graeme Cunningham (Team Manager) or Jo Wherrett (Acting Assistant Team Manager).
Scot Champs T-shirts: Rock the Boat are dismayed to learn that some of the souvenir t-shirts made for Scottish Champs 2008 are not up to their usual standard. It appears that a power surge in the printing process has meant that the ink has not dried and set on some of the shirts. This is not their usual quality of work and they are upset, embarrassed and annoyed (to say the least) that it has happened - particularly as they had done a laundry-test on a sample before the event to ensure they would be good. If you have one of the faulty shirts please email di@rock-the-boat.co.uk and let her know what you have (whether it is baggy or fitted and the size) and your address so that they can send you a perfect quality replacement. They will collect all the names whilst they are at Henley and then get the replacements printed and sent to you in mid July. They apologise sincerely and thank you for the opportunity to put it right.
25 June
Highland 2007 Year of Culture: Inverness Rowing Club has been the fortunate recipient of a variety of rowing equipment funded mainly by Highland 2007 Year of Culture. Seven new boats with oars have been purchased by the club specifically for young rowers. The Henley Royal Regatta Stewards Trust Fund has generously provided invaluable additional match funding which was also used to assist with the provision of new rowing machines used for coaching and training. At the boat-naming ceremony last Saturday, a total of ten boats were officially christened with champagne by Councillor Thomas Prag (representing Highland 2007), Mr George Hawco (Director of one of the club's regatta sponsors) and Susanne Standish Hunter (Inverness Club Captain).
Photograph: Highland Councillor Thomas Prag (representing Highland 2007 Year of Culture) naming and christening one of the boats at the boat naming ceremony at Inverness Rowing Club. Photo courtesy of Roy Sinclair.
HIR Senior Selection: The SARA would like to thank those who have registered for selection for the Home International Regatta 2008. The list of registered senior athletes can be found on the International page. Further details will sent out to all registered athletes following approval by the PPG and SARA Executive.
24 June
Nithsdale Regatta Draw: The draw for Nithsdale Regatta on Saturday has now been published - word and pdf formats.
Marlow Results: Another Scottish result from Marlow was Clydesdale's Chris Rae getting to the final in Elite Quads in a scratch combination with members from Nottingham BC, beating along the way the reigning World Champion Women's quad with Scotland's Katherine Grainger on board.
Scot Champs Photos: There are a number of photos from Scot Champs on the Glasgow Caledonian University website - see www.GCURowing.com
22 June
Henley Women's Regatta: Crews from across Scotland have been racing at Women's Henley over the last three days. In today's finals, three Scottish crews were victorious - Edinburgh University A in the Intermediate 4+, Imogen Walsh, Clyde ARC in the Elite Lwt 1x and Ruth Hobson (ex-Aberdeen University BC) and Laurian Pepper (ex Scotland junior), now racing for Loughborough Students, in the Elite Lwt 2-. Congratulations to them all.
Marlow Regatta: Not far from Henley, several Scottish men's crews were racing at the Marlow Regatta. Results on Saturday included a win for Jonny Logan, Clyde ARC in the Lwt 1x and a second place for James Murphy, also Clyde ARC, in S1 1x. Sunday results should be up later this evening.
19 June
HIR Registration Forms: All senior athletes are reminded that the closing date for senior HIR registrations to be submitted is tomorrow, Friday 20th June. The registration form may be sent to Graeme Cunningham (Team Manager) or Jo Wherrett (Acting Assistant Team Manager).
Blades left at Scot Champs: ASRA have unfortunately left a pair of double scull blades at the weekend. SPRC have not been able to find them, so it is possible someone took them by accident. They are new concept 2 blades with green handles and white painted spoons; they should be labelled ASRA and have black/white/green+yellow electrical tape above the collar. If you have found them, please contact Colin Wallace at asrarowing@hotmail.co.uk.
16 June
Nithsdale Regatta: Nithsdale Regatta will be using the on-line entry system. On-line entries for their regatta will be available via an improved www.myeventz.com website this evening. Any non-SARA crews wishing to enter or anyone having problems getting logged on should contact Mike Morrice for assistance.
Boat trailer from Ireland: There is an empty boat trailer from Belfast going to Scotland (day return) on Tuesday 17th June 2008. If anyone requires space, please contact Garth Newberry at gj.newberry@tiscali.co.uk.
Photograph: Fran Jacob of Glasgow RC winning Womens Open 1x a Scottish Championships. Photo courtesy of Roy Sinclair.
15 June
Scottish Championships: The weather was kind to Strathclyde Park over the weekend, with Saturday starting with a fine tail wind and maintaining good conditions throughout the day, with the exception of a short squall which disrupted racing for a short while in the afternoon. Sunday was calm and mostly sunny, with races running perfectly to time. Full results are now available in pdf format.
13 June
Scotland Junior and Senior Selection: Following a meeting of the new Performance Planning Group on the 11th June, the Selection Panel for the Junior Home International Regatta (HIR) Team 2008 has been confirmed as Jonny Logan and George Warnock.
Coaches of junior athletes seeking selection for this year’s HIR Team are asked to make themselves and their athletes known to Jonny (mobile - 07812340005) (email - j.logan@safety-at-sea.co.uk) preferably during the course of the Scottish Championships this weekend, or by the very latest Friday 20th June.
The selection panel for the Senior HIR Team will be confirmed following a meeting of the SARA Executive over the weekend, but senior athletes with any queries can contact Lee Boucher (mobile – 07818077612) (email - lee.boucher@scottish-rowing.org.uk) in the first instance. All athletes and coaches are reminded that the closing date for HIR registrations which are to be submitted to the Team Manager, Graeme Cunningham (graeme.cunningham@scottish-rowing.org.uk), is Friday 20th June. Athletes missing this deadline will not be considered for a place in the 2008 HIR Team. A copy of the registration form is contained within the selection policy on the International Page.
11 June
Scot Champs Further Information: The letter attached to the draw has important information for competitors and clubs. In particular, please note the instructions for checking in, which will be strictly enforced, require crews to check in between 1.5 and 1 hour before their race; separate slips are being issued at the weigh-in area for lightweights and coxes. Please also ensure that crews boat early and are in the start area for their race within hailing distance of the Starter in good time.
Scottish Championships: The final draw for Scot Champs has now been published - excel and pdf formats. Please check this in case of any changes to your race times.
Henley Women's Regatta: The draw for Henley Women's is now up on the HWR website. Scottish clubs taking part include Aberdeen University, Clyde ARC, Clydesdale ARC, Edinburgh University and George Heriots School.
Clyde ARC BBQ: Clyde are holding a BBQ from 7pm on Sunday 15th June after Scotchamps. The BBQ will be held by the Clyde Amateur rowing club house in Glasgow Green to raise funds for the club. The cost is £10 per ticket for all you can eat and drink, tickets can be bought on the door on the night. There will be loads of food, drink, games, and music. People are welcome to bring friends and family too.
10 June
Junior Coach Disclosures: Coaches of junior athletes intending to attend this year's Home International Regatta should be aware that in order to comply with the SARA child protection policy they MUST complete an application for a Disclosure Scotland Certificate. Coaches should note that this is required even if a Disclosure has been obtained through your own club or school, unless the Disclosure was obtained through the SARA.
The SARA Child Protection Officer will be available at the National Rowing Academy this Saturday with application forms and to verify the required documentation. These are photographic proof of ID and two proofs of address. Applications cannot be accepted without this documentation. Coaches not making applications at this time will need to make personal arrangements with the SARA Child Protection Officer and should be aware that Disclosures can take in excess of 30 days to process. For further information and to make arrangements for Saturday please contact Graeme Cunningham, tel. 07824 341287.
9 June
Team Manager Appointment: Mary Massaro is delighted to inform you that Graeme Cunningham has now been appointed as the Team Manager for the SARA. She wishes Graeme every success in his new role.
Assistant Team Manager: The SARA invite applications for the voluntary, unpaid post of Assistant Team Manager. The successful applicant will work with the SARA Team Manager to organise trials and ensure that athletes, coaches, voluntary helpers etc., together with boats, are available at the appropriate time and place ready for racing at Regattas. Applications should be sent to Jo Ramsay, SARA Administrator, by 5pm on the 23rd June 2008.
7 June
Scottish Championships Draw: Hats off to the Scot Champs draw team, who have produced this in record time - draw in excel and pdf formats. Information for NRA fleet boat hire is now also available - please note the file now includes a sheet of Important Notes, which include the requirement for all hires to be paid for BEFORE boats are used.
Strength & Conditioning for Sport Course: Oarsome Sport & Fitness Consultants will be running a Level 2 Strength & Conditioning for Sport course in July. The L2 S&C award now forms part of the L3 Rowing Coaching Award. Anyone sitting the L2 S&C Award would not be required to sit that part of the L3 Rowing Coaching Award. They will also be running a National Sports First Aid Course in June. A first aid qualification is a prerequisite for both the the L2 and L3 Rowing Coaching Award and candidates would receive accreditation for prior learning for this award should they sit either rowing coaching award. Interested parties should email Kevin Watson or call 07832 330 426 for more information.
2 June
Glasgow River Festival: Carrie Mackenzie, SARA Participation Manager, has sent this information about a fun race in coxed quads on the Clyde as part of the Glasgow River Festival in July. Entries close on 1st July.
Metropolitan Regatta: Rowers from across Scotland were taking part in the Met Regatta at Dorney this weekend. There were a number of wins, including Edinburgh University in Mens S3 4+, Durham School/George Watsons College in Mens S1 2-, Clydesdale ARC in Mens Elite 2- and Womens S3 1x (K Limond), and Clyde ARC in Womens Lwt 1x (I Walsh); there were also second places for Edinburgh University in Womens S3 4+, Glasgow RC in Womens S1 1x (F Jacob) and Clyde ARC in Mens Lwt 1x (J Logan) and Mens S1 1x (J Murphy). Full results are available on the Met Regatta website. Photographs of the event can be seen on www.dodsworld.com.
Spirit Dancer: A Royal West of Scotland member is helping to organize a open top canoe challenge around the UK. She is helping find people for the Scottish legs of the trip and wondered if any member of Scottish Rowing may be interested in this challenge. Further details are available at the Scottish Canoeing Association website.
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Highland 2007 Year of Culture: Inverness Rowing Club has been the fortunate recipient of a variety of rowing equipment funded mainly by Highland 2007 Year of Culture. Seven new boats with oars have been purchased by the club specifically for young rowers. The Henley Royal Regatta Stewards Trust Fund has generously provided invaluable additional match funding which was also used to assist with the provision of new rowing machines used for coaching and training. At the boat-naming ceremony last Saturday, a total of ten boats were officially christened with champagne by Councillor Thomas Prag (representing Highland 2007), Mr George Hawco (Director of one of the club's regatta sponsors) and Susanne Standish Hunter (Inverness Club Captain).
Nithsdale Regatta: Nithsdale Regatta will be using the on-line entry system. On-line entries for their regatta will be available via an improved 
