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26 November

Glasgow Fours Head: A reminder that entries for the rescheduled 2009 Glasgow Fours Head close at 5pm on Sunday 29th November. The details remain as before - 2 divisions (11:30 and 2:00) over a 5000m course from Belvidere to Glasgow Green. More information is available on the GRC web site.

Water Safety Code: An updated version of the Scottish Rowing Water Safety Code has now been uploaded to the Downloads and Governance pages.

23 November

Inverness Head Photographs: More photos from Inverness on the Inverness Rowing Club website Gallery page.

GUBC - Ten-in-a-Row: To Celebrate their Men's First VIII winning streak of Scottish Boat Races against Edinburgh University BC, GUBC have launched a '2000-2009: Ten-in-a-Row' Commemorative Tie which was unveiled a the Club's annual dinner on November 21st. The handmade silk necktie features an especially commissioned design that represents a step away from the traditional striped club tie - the pattern is based on elements of the club's crest and stealthily incorporates the ten-in-a-row motto. For more information and to secure a tie email ten.in.a.row@googlemail.com. Other high quality Ten-in-a-Row commemorative products are available in the online shop (all profit goes to GUBC).

22 November

Scottish Rowing Newsletter: Roy Sinclair would like to invite contributions for the 4th issue of the Scottish Rowing Newsletter and would be grateful if you or your club scribe could provide an article suitable for inclusion in this issue. As we approach the end of the spell in which the Sprints, World Masters Regatta, Fours Head racing and National Time Trials have taken place, Roy is sure that some interesting epistles can be submitted for the Newsletter which all clubs can use as a suitable and effective method to showcase their club activities and recent successes. All contributions, plus any appropriate photographs, will be most appreciated. Submission of details and pictures to Roy Sinclair no later than Monday 30th November 2009.

Scottish Sportsperson of the Year: Katherine Grainger was named this week as the Scottish Sportsperson of the Year, beating Andy Murray into second place. Full report in the Scotsman newspaper.

18 November

GB Junior Trial Cancelled: The Early ID junior trial, due to be held this weekend in Boston, has been cancelled due to predicted high winds.

Inverness Head Photographs: Photos from the Inverness Rowing Weekend are now on Niall Darroch's website. There are photos from Div 2 on Saturday and both divisions on Sunday.

Restrictions at Strathclyde Park, 23 November to 1 December: Use of Strathclyde Park will be resticted to the top 1000 meters from mid-week of the week beginning 23rd November until 1st December due to the rowing jetties being placed across the course. This also means that boats will need to be launched either from the medal pontoons or directly off the pebbles (wellies advised!).

15 November

Inverness Head Results: Results from Saturday and Sunday's races, including the Scottish Rowing trial, are now on the Inverness Rowing Club website.

Fours Head Cancelled: Due to the weather conditions on Saturday on the Tideway, the Fours Head was sadly cancelled.

12 November

Inverness Heads: The provisional running order and information for competitors has now been posted to http://www.invernessrowingclub.org.uk/events.php.

10 November

Inverness Head Weekend: There is list of entrants for this event on the IRC website. Could all clubs please check this to make sure their entries are correct. All clubs are also requested to confirm to Roy Sinclair whether they are bringing a trailer, and if not, if they are sharing trailer space with another club.

Scottish Rowing Trial: Details for the trial being held on the 14th November are now available.

8 November

Glasgow Fours Head: It has been confirmed that the Glasgow Fours Head has been rescheduled for Saturday 5th December.

5 November

Glasgow Fours Head - Postponed: Following an inspection of parts of the race course today and, taking into account the forecast rainfall over the next 36 hours, the organisers have made the decision to postpone the race. The decision is based on the assumption that the conditions on Saturday are likely to be little better than today. At the moment, due to the very strong stream that is running, it would not be safe to run the event, for a variety of reasons- simply marshalling more than 50 fours at either the 5k or the 4k start areas would be difficult. On Saturday it may turn out that conditions have improved and the race could have been held but the decision needs to be made before boats are loaded and journeys are made, so - sorry.

The race had been very well subscribed and GRC would like to offer sincere thanks to everyone who had offered to race, to Umpire or to help in whatever capacity. They intend to apply for another date for a rescheduled race. Possible dates are 21 November, 28 November and 5 December. GRC will publish information about that as soon as possible. Any cheques received for Saturday's race will be destroyed, unless their return is requested.

Inverness Head: Reminder that entries for the Inverness Fours and Small Boats Heads close at 6pm on Sunday. Further details on the IRC website.

Pictures from Aberdeen HOR weekend: Snapper Ron has published pictures from the sunny (Saturday) and very wet (Sunday) Aberdeen HOR weekend. Various shots feature the Snapper himself and thanks to Scott Purdie and Stuart Pressage for taking pictures at that time. You can see the rain stotting off the water in some of Sunday’s pictures but they do not reflect how drenchingly wet it was at times. Fortunately, the really bad weather came through about 3 hours after the end of racing when folk were splashing their way homewards.

Photograph: Excellent timing in the ASRA Octuple. Photo courtesy of Ron Wallace.

4 November

GRC Fours Head - weather: The organisers are looking carefully at the weather forecasts for the weekend. The river level was dangerously high this morning. Worryingly, the current weather forecast predicts heavy rain on Friday. Obviously, they are very reluctant to postpone such a well-supported event, but may have no option. The decision will be made as soon as possible and any information will be posted on this website.

Dr Sarju Patel Funeral details: The funeral for Sarju Patel will be this Saturday (7th November) at 12pm at Mortlake Crematorium.

3 November

Glasgow Fours Head: The provisional draw for the Head is now available on the GRC website.

Do you have a boat in need of repair? ES Rowing Services is continuing its commitment to the Scottish rowing market and will be running up a trailer to Scotland in the next 2 to 3 weeks. If you have a boat that you would like repaired, quoted for the repair of or transporting please get in contact with us either by phoning the office on 01628 666255 or emailing esrowingservices@yahoo.co.uk.

Scottish Rowing Junior Development Camp – January 2010: The Scottish Rowing Performance Group is pleased to announce details of the upcoming Junior Development Camp being hosted at the National Rowing Academy on the 9/10 January 2010. The camp is targeted at athletes in the J15 and J16 age categories (for the 2009/10 season) who have the hunger and desire to progress their rowing to the next level. The Performance Group will also consider nominations from talented J14s (e.g. Scottish Champions) or latecomers to the sport making good progress at J17 level. Applications should be made online and followed up with a completed medical consent form, along with the relevant camp fee, which should be posted to the Scottish Rowing office. Further information can be obtained from Lee Boucher – 07818 077612 (mobile).

1 November

Death of Sarju Patel: It is with regret that we announce the death of Dr Sarju Patel, Hampton School BC, Edinburgh University Boat Club, King's College London BC and currently Alexandra BC, he was 28. Sarj was a National Schools Gold medalist in J14 octos and had various Scottish wins before moving onto coaching and developing the novices squads. More recently he has rowed for KCLBC and Alexandra Boat Club. Off the water he was a prolific organiser serving on the EUBC committee for most of his 10 year university career and was the current Secretary of Alexandra BC, his party and club nights will be fondly remembered! Sarj was involved in a pedestrian road traffic accident in Twickenham on the night of 30/31st October 2009 and died of his injuries on Saturday. Details of the funeral will be published. Messages of condolence can be sent via captain@tidewayscullers.com who will pass them on.

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