Latest news for SIRC Members 2011
5th Jan. 2012
Hi, it's been a while but I'm back. I am desperately trying to update the website to our current state of play. Their are many training sessions happening and new faces learning and competing this fine art. I will keep you updated as soon as I have relevant information.
31st July 2011
Results from the Summer Head availiable here or as an excel doc here
25th May 2011
St.Ives Rowing Club is pleased to announce its Corporate/ Team Building Regatta to be held on the 30th of July. Please click this LINK for the flyer.
9th May 2011
After a well attended EGM the new Captain shall be Bex Williams and the new Safety Officer is Dave Ash.
There will be a Capsize test held at Huntingdon Leisure centre on Saturday the 21st of May meeting at 3.45pm for a 4pm-5pm session. Please attend wearing full winter rowing kit which will get wet! All members strongly advised to attend.
On the 30th of July SIRC will be holding a Summer Head event, please get the date in your diary and look out for more details to follow!
29th April 2011
New 2011 Club Safety Plan is now available HERE. Please read carefully.
19th April 2011
Attention all members; there will be an EGM on Monday the 9th of May at 7.30pm to elect a new club Captain and safety officer.
3rd April 2011
Here is the alphabetical finishing order from Saturdays Head of the River race in London. Also here can be found a photo of our eight.
7th March 2011
On Saturday 26th February rowers from St Ives packed up their wellies to another race, travelling to a damp and muddy Norwich for their Head of the River race which also included the Junior Regional trials. The adults raced three crews, with a Veteran B quad comprised of Peter Woodford, Mark Watson, Rebecca Williams, and Gary Gilbey racing the 4600m course in the morning. They beat the opposition by 1 second, but with the age handicap against them, they were beaten to the prize. Woodford and Gilbey paired up again in a Veteran B double over the 4600m course in the afternoon, and with the bit between their teeth, pushed it to a convincing win, coming home with the only tankards for St Ives. Williams also raced a single over the long course in the afternoon, but with no competition in her category did it for the sheer pleasure of the row.
The juniors all raced well, competing in the Regional Trials over the 2000m short course in the morning and the afternoon. In the morning, Frances Enticknap raced a WJ15 1x, Hannah Milner raced WJ16 1x and Stefan Gawin raced J14 1x. All put in solid performances, beaten by a short margin by tough competition. In the afternoon short course, Frances Enticknap and Hannah Milner paired up to race WJ16 2x and Stefan Gawin paired up with Luke Watson to race J14 2x. The girls had a beautiful row, but weren't quite fast enough to win their category. Watson and Gawin stormed their field, overtaking quads in the same age category, but with only one other double in their category were denied the opportunity for a prize. All have as a result been selected to represent the Region in their doubles at the Junior Inter-Regional Regatta at the beginning of April.
1st March 2011
As many members may know on the 24th of last month Keith Maile, a dedicated trustee and member of the club, passed peacefully away at home. Keith's funeral will be held on Tuesday the 8th of March at 12.15, at the Parish Church in St.Ives. 
The wake shall be held at the St.Ives Rowing Club after and all Rowing club members and families are invited to both. He will be sadly missed.
Family flowers only please, but donations if desired to Cancer Research UK c/o Dennis Easton Funeral Services, The Lodge, 1 Broad Leas, St. Ives PE27 5PU
27th Feb 2011
Sean has taken over updating the website, hopefully everything will keep working!
10th Feb 2011
SIRC Annual Dinner 2011, the Dolphin Hotel. 23rd April 2011 @ 7.30 at the terraced suite for 8.00pm sit down. £22.50 per person for 3 course meal. Cheques made payable to Peter Woodford. Deadline 10th April, no exceptions. Attached POSTER here for further details.
1st Jan 2011
Happy New Year to you all.
Winter League Entries have been confirmed. A cheque will be issued to the CRA for the total amount. Please can those competing make sure they pay the club asap (£4.50 a seat). Entries Info HERE.
Star Small Boats Head Bedford November 2010
Ten scullers from St.Ives Rowing Club entered Star Small Boats Head with two crews savouring success.
Peter Woodford competing in the MAS B single sculls category, with a a sterling performance of a winning time of 8 min 18 seconds.
Luke Watson (stroke) Stefan Gawin (Bow) put in a good performance with a very respectful time of 8 min 35 seconds to finish winners of the Junior 14 double scull category
Other St.Ives Representations were.
Peter Woodford (stroke) Mark Watson (Bow) Mas B 2X 7:54 Hannah Milner (Stroke) Frankie Entikip (bow) WJ16 2X 8:36 Garry Gilby IM3 1X 8:52 Sean Bullstrode/Graham Lilley IM2 2X 8:58 Bex Williams W.IM1 1X 9:07 Stefan Gawin J14 1X 9:12 Hannah Milner W.J16 1X 9:28 Frankie Enticnap W.J15 1X 9:34 Graham Lilley J17 1X 9:49
28th Oct 2010
The Juniors are holding a Halloween Quiz Night on the 30th at the club. Winter Training starts proper next week (see poster). Fireworks Night down the club on the 6th Nov (see poster). Tim is holding a German Beer Evening on the 27th Nov at 8pm. DRAW NIGHT 2010, Sat. 18th Dec. As last year we will have a club photo with this years trophies (see poster).
For excellence in boat repairs contact Paul@pcboatrepairs.co.uk. Local, collects & delivers. Highly recommended. See their website via the links page.
27th Oct 2010
For Huntingdon HOR Results goto Results page. Ely Eastern region 5K HOR next (goto Isle of Ely Website). The Juniors are holding a Halloween Party on the 30th. Winter Training starts proper next week. Fireworks Night down the club on the 6th Nov. Tim is holding a German Beer Evening on the 27th Nov.
We have a new committee which I will update as soon as I have pictures for them. All subscriptions will remain unchanged for the forthcoming year. Please pay your membership asap.
8th Oct 2010
Goto Social Page to see details of up and coming events.
6th Oct 2010
Please note that Winter Training for the Junior members has started this week, 6-7pm Tues & Thurs. Senior training will commence closer to end of British Summer Time (30/10/10). Junior Squad & Senior Squad will still be rowing Saturday mornings and Sunday mornings. With Beginner/Novice tuition on Sundays at 10am. Bex has said she will welcome anyone into the Tues & Thurs Sessions, but the Juniors will get priority. Peter (Pip) Woodford will start weight endurance circuits on a Wednesday at 7-8pm. Rachel Goodall will be taking a body weight circuit (C/V) on a Thursday after the Junior session (7-8pm). If any senior would like to run a Tuesday session (7-8pm) after the Junior session please email stivesrowingclub@yahoo.co.uk .
Below is a write up of St Ives Head Of River 2010, by Rachel Heylen.
On Sunday 26th September the St Ives annual Head of the River 2010 took place. Despite being rather wet and windy many rowers and scullers took part and entries from St Ives, Huntingdon and Ely took off at 10:30 for the first division. The second division began at 11:30 and followed by the third division at 12:30.
There were many winners from St Ives and Huntingdon starting off with Huntingdon Quad which beat the St Ives Quad by 3 seconds. Pip and Graham had a good row and beat there inter-club entry Gary and Mark by 28 seconds. There were other double entries, Luke and Stefan won their category of Junior 16 and had a good trip so did Frankie and Hannah who won Women Junior 16. Huntingdon also won the mixed double category.
The senior single was won by James from St Ives and Huntingdon’s Trevor won the master single scull. Other scull entries were the Junior 14 which was won by Stefan, Hannah in Women Junior 16 and Emma won in Women Junior 15. Jon Dolby won his category of Master Novice Sculls.
There were also two mixed club crews and Gary and Ian from St Ives and Huntingdon paired on the day and won.
On the day St Ives also handed out the annual cups for fastest male scull that was won by James Hadley, fastest women single which were won by Bex Williams and finally the most improved Junior who was won by Stefan Gawin.
It was a very enjoyable day which included a huge number of 30 entries all battering the wind and rain. Thank you very much for all who entered, all who organized and helped on the day.
28th Sept 2010
The minutes from last years AGM and this years AGM agenda can be found on the social page.
27th Sept 2010 SIRC HOR Results
The results are on the Results Page. Thank you everyone that helped. A good day was had by all. And thank you to Huntingdon and Isle of Ely for supporting us.
24th Sept 2010 SIRC HOR DRAW
Ok people final revision is here. Check out the draw per division HERE, or by category HERE.
Other members not in competition please come down and help. We've got Dave Ash at the start and Mike Stephenson at the finish, they will both need a hand. Arthur Watson will be doing the bar, and Rachel Goodall will be doing Admin (entries and results), she too will need a hand please.
A reminder to competitors its £7 a seat and each category winner will recieve a pennant. Of course there will be the Stephenson Trophy for fastest St Ives Sculler. See you sunday 9ish, for a 10.30, 11.30, & 12.30 divisions.
23rd Sept 2010 latest
Ouse Marathon Report by Luke Watson, J14.
Cambridge Autumn Regatta by Frankie Enticknap, WJ15.
OUSE MARATHON 2010
Dave Ash was the person to start the challenge at 9:36 (masters E 1x), followed by Bex Williams (I.M.1) three minutes later. Then at 9:45 John Dolby and Andy Oliver set off in the Novices followed by the J14 double (Luke Watson/Stefan Gawin). Last but not least were Ollie Robinson and Gary Gilby who set off in the masters B category at 9:51.
The 22km race was up stream and into a head wind making going hard but spirits were kept high by the support of Mr and Mrs Gilby and Mark Watson who pulled over at varies points to cheer all the St.Ives crews as they went pass. So thank you from all the St.Ives crews who competed in The Great Ouse marathon.
The first crew to cross the line were John Dolby and Andy Oliver in a time of 1:47.25 a lot quicker than they did last year. Next to cross the line was Bex Williams in a time of 2:01.06, after Bex had crossed the line Luke Watson and Stefan Gawin finished in a time of 1:58.45. Dave Ash was next to complete the challenge in a time of 2:18.40. Ollie Robinson and Gary Gilby finished directly behind Dave Ash in a time of 1:47.49.
All in all a big well done to all the St.Ives crews who competed in the Denver to Ely marathon 2010
CAMBRIDGE AUTUMN REGATTA 2010
Hannah Milner and Frankie Enticknap kicked off the racing at Cambridge autumn regatta, winning their first heat in the women’s J16 double scull event. Next to win were Luke Watson and Stefan Gawin racing up an age group in J15 double sculls, winning by about 2 lengths!! Gary Gilbey was the next to race. He took a close second place with a great row. Frankie and Stefan later rowed in singles. Frankie winning her heat in the women’s J15 singles and stef taking a second place in J14 singles. Graham Lilley put up a great race in his heat but also took a second place. Luke and stef then got back in their double but sadly didn’t win but were still racing against people a year older than themselves. Mas.BCD.4X, included Bex, Gary , mark and Pip, had a strong race, although they didn’t win their opponents had an 8 second head start. In the semi finals of WJ16 doubles, Hannah and Frankie won against Sudbury rowing club and were through to the finals which they also won by about 2 lengths. In the semi finals of WJ15 singles Frankie lost to Ely also by about 2 lengths but was fairly pleased with her performance. Hannah went to race in her first single in months and rowed really well but took second place. Bex Williams and James Hadley, who teamed up for a mixed double race, came second by only 1 length! Mark and Pip were the last race of our day and rowed in the masters B event and won easily with a great performance. Thank you to Bex, Nigel, Arthur and everybody else for supporting us on the day!! :D
22nd Sept 2010 latest
Ok the draw is HERE, there may be changes if Isle of Ely decide to put in entries. If they don't the draw stands. Division Order is HERE
17th Sept 2010 latest
Please note the clubs AGM is at the club at 7.30pm Monday 18th Oct 2010.
VERY IMPORTANT: We need volunteers to help for the SIRC head on Sunday 26th Sept. We will require the following for each division (no. of divisions yet to be set):
2 people at the start;
2 people at the finish;
2 people admin duties (entries & results);
1 person behind the bar ;
A list will be put up on the club notice board for volunteers. Otherwise contact me at stivesrowingclub@yahoo.co.uk to offer your services.
16th Sept 2010 latest
St. Ives Small Boats Head, Invitation Only (Click HERE).
16th Sept 2010 cont.
St. Ives Small Boat Head, will be inviting both local clubs Huntingdon Boat Club and St Neots Rowing Club. Any entries please email stivesrowingclub@yahoo.co.uk.-
9th Aug 2010 latest
Sudbury Regatta Aug 2010
St. Ives Rowing Club Triumphant. St. Ives Rowing Club Attended Sudbury 130th International Regatta and was incredibly successful. The Club entered 8 crews, every crew got to their respective event final, even having two all St. Ives finals. The final tally of wins for the regatta was 5, an incredible day out for the club. We had two Womens Juinior 14 Singles who after beating many other competitors met in the final, a cracking race saw Enticknap beat Jones by two lengths. Mens Junior 13 singles saw Gawin beat many London crews and cruised to an easy win in the final. Enticknap teamed up with Milner in the Womens Junior 15 Doubles for our third win, again beating many crews from all over the country. Lilley entered in to Mens Junior 17 singles, a category a year above his status, but unfortunately was just edged out of the win in the final. The elder statesmen of the club also performed well. Woodford and Gilbey teamed up in Masters B doubles (over 37) and won their semi to meet Huntingdon in the final. They went on to a very respectable win. The two gentlemen met in the final of Masters B/C singles, with Woodford coming out victorious after Gilbey met with the bank. A cracking day out for the club, which is now heading onwards and upwards with Juniors and Seniors soon to be getting down to some serious winters training. Check out the results HERE. Check out this photo HERE. More to be put on soon.
The Nationals, written by Rebecca Williams
St Ives Rowing Club sent several competitors to the British Championships held over the 16th -18th July at Strathcylde Park in Scotland . We had three crews racing in total. The Womens Junior 15 Double of Frances Enticknap and Hannah Milner were competing in the Championships for the second time. They had a brilliant row in the time trials, getting them through to the semi-finals, but with the wind picking up for the semi-finals, they struggled in the tough conditions, meaning they didn't reach the finals. This still leaves them with the respectable position of being in the top 12 crews at a national event. Graham Lilley competed in the Junior 16 singles for the first time at this level and had a respectable row, but unfortunately not enough to get through to the semi-finals. James Hadley competed at the Junior 18 level in a single. After several months out of racing to concentrate on studying for his A-Levels, this was a valiant return to racing, where despite not being far off the pace, he was knocked out in the heats. Coaches and family provided great support and all the effort people took to get themselves all the way up to Strathclyde for a blustery weekend was appreciated.
Cambridge Bumps, written by Mic Bowerman
St. Ives Rowing Club entered an eight in the annual Cambridge Town Bumps this year. The event ran from the 20th July to the 23rd July. The eight, Stroke-Mike Bowerman; Seven-Henry Heylan; Six-John Dolby; Five-Tim Thomas; Four-Steve Dighton; Three- Andy Marsh; Two- Simon Clarke; Bow Andy Oliver coxed by Amy Drummond (subs Stu Moore for Tim Thomas on Friday and Rachel Goodall for Amy Drummond on Thursday) went with a true Olympian spirit of “The objective is the taking part, not the winning”! Tuesday night yielded the unexpected joy of a row over with Simon celebrating the crew behind us getting bumped before grassy corner. Wednesday, and Thursday, brought a more realistic result, but at least the crews behind us had to work to catch us. Friday gave us the prospect of rowing what is called the sandwich boat. This means rowing earlier in the evening at the head of division three and all being well (if the prospect of rowing that distance twice in one evening can be called well) turning straight around and rowing again at the bottom of division two. Rowing head of division three was quite exciting to say the least. Twenty seconds after the picture was taken saw us failing to take grassy corner and giving three spectators sitting on the bank the scare of their lives as we piled into the bank as the following Champs eight tore into us, running over our stroke side oars and breaking one in the ensuing crunch. The row back to the clubhouse past the Plough pub in the Plough reach brought an unexpected and spirit lifting round of applause from the spectators in the pub garden as the remaining six blades rowed us back, heads held high. All in all considering the first time we rowed together as an eight was on Tuesday and the first start we attempted was in the Plough reach on the way to the start on Tuesday we had a great week of rowing. The positive side of this is, with a crew that has some training behind it, our start position of second in division three is sure to be a position that will enable that crew next year to win its oars. Well lets hope so any way. Thanks to Rachel Goodall, Mike Stephenson, Andy, Rachel Heylan, and Tim Rhodes for support and filling in at short notice during the week. Check out a photo of the crew HERE.
The Bridge Article, written by Peter Woodford
St Ives Rowing Club is a friendly and competitive local Club that encourages people from the St Ives area to participate and learn the technical sport of rowing and sculling. In recent years sculling has been very popular with the oarsmen of the club. Single scullers can often been seen zooming up and down the Great Ouse from Hemingford lock to St Ives lock. Juniors are trained in sculling from as young as 11/12 years, where as rowing is not recommended for the junior athletes until the age of 16. St Ives Rowing Club prides itself for the beautiful riverside of the Great Ouse, and friendly bar area over looking the river. The subsidised bar welcomes both social and active members. We hold many social occasions such as the annual dinner where the ladies and gents put on their glad rag’s. We welcome both sexes, and have recently had 3 female captains. The current juniors are succeeding at many Regattas all over the country. And adults of their later years are competing regularly and winning many ‘pots’. We have an excellent relationship with Huntingdon Boat Club, and often have composite crews made from both clubs. If you want to participate in a sport either socially or competitively then come try rowing. It is one of the most physical and technical sports, but also immensely satisfying just being out on the water with you, your mates, and the beauty of the riverside.
20th July 2010 latest
Congratulations and thanks to all those that helped out for our Joint Regatta with Huntingdon Boat Club. A successfull days racing for the invitation Regatta which hosted Oundle, Star, Peterborough, and of course Huntingdon and St. Ives. See RESULTS on Results webpage. Also congratulations to the Juniors that represented the club at the Nationals, they waved the SIRC flag for us at one of the most important National Regattas on the race calender. Apparently very rough conditions hindered progress through the rounds.
12th July 2010 latest
ALERT ALERT, Joint St Ives & Huntingdon Regatta draw HERE. Come down to Nobles Field on SAT. 17th July, and help the two clubs run a successfull invitation regatta. Email stivesrowingclub@yahoo.co.uk to let us know if you can help. Captain Bex and several juniors will not be about. They will be in Strathclyde for the 2010 Nationals. Representing the club will be Hannah & Frankie in J15 Girls Doubles, Graham in J16 Singles, and James in J1x. Good luck kidda's.
8th July 2010 latest
See more photos from the Annual dinner, Bedford Spring HOR, and Shrewsbury in the GALLERY.
Ironbridge Regatta was great fun and we achieved many finals and 3 wins (See RESULTS). I'll be putting a few photos from ironbridge on soon. The Juniors of Frankie, Hannah, and Graham did the club proud with some very strong racing, and much improved from last year. Frankie lost the final of her single by no more than a foot, and it was fantastic to watch and support the club. Graham too had some very close racing, losing to the eventual winner in IM3 on the sunday. The Seniors of Bex, Gary and Me (Pip), did incredibly well with wins in the Vet C 4x (Composite with Huntingdon), IM1 W1x, and Vet B 2x, on the longer 1000M course, and did well in the VetB 2x on the 500M Sunday course. With no races in the quad and womens single on the sunday.
On the 10th July is Hemingford Regatta, with several SIRC members competing (just for fun), brute force and ignorance needed for the skiffs used in this traditional local regatta.
More importantly the following weekend is St Ives Rowing Club / Huntingdon Boat Club Joint Regatta and Dragon Boat Racing (July 17th/18th). Download the POSTER HERE.
Also of note is the Cambridge Town Bumps where we have an eight competing. They could do with support during the Bumps night's, and I'll confirm times of racing soon. (20th-23rd July, Tuesday to Friday)
26th Apr 2010 latest
See photos from the Annual Dinner in the GALLERY. It was a fantastic evening with 49 guests including the Mayor and Mayoress of St Ives. The mayor awarded the club with a finacial reward from his own charitable finances, and we are very grateful for his presence at the dinner. We hope that this is an example of the renewed feeling in the club as we unite toward bigger and better successes and a growth of membership. There will be more photos of the annual dinner and of Bedford Small boats Head as soon as Frankie has saved it onto my pen disc for me.
14th Apr 2010 latest
Coming soon. Watch out for the Joint St Ives & Huntingdon & Dragon Boat Regatta Poster in the social Page.
Also the Mayor and Mayoress of St Ives will be joining 47 of us at the Dolphin on saturday the 24th April, for the Annual Dinner. Any last minute people wanting to come must let me (Pip)or Bex know by the 17th April.
Get results from Bedford Small Boats Head HERE. El Capitan won yet again, well done Bex. She completed the 2000 metre course in 8mins 54secs to win Womens Intermediate 2. The Vet quad completed the course in 7min 29secs and finished third out of six after the veteran handicap system. Also the Vet Double (7mins 57secs)and Mixed Intermediate 1 Double (8mins 24secs) did well. Graham also did well and finished 9th out of 15 in a time of 8mins 52secs. Yours truly (Pip) completed the course in 8 mins 25 secs in Vet B singles.
22nd Mar 2010 latest
See the results from the latest event Lincoln Head on the RESULTS page. Within the next couple of days photos will be put on from the last Winter League and Norwich Head
Gary will be in the Huntingdon Eight at The Head Of The River, and there will be a notice that goes up about the next event Bedford Small Boats Head. Winter Training ends this week as the clocks go forward at the weekend.
9th Mar 2010 latest
See the latest photo's from David Boughey's Website (Division 4), follow THIS link, or go to Links page. Also below see the Captain's latest Report.
Winter league – got everyone there and the weather improved for the afternoon. Curry night at the club after final winter league this Sunday. In bar at about 6pm Frankie and Hanna raced at Norwich head. They came second in their double and Frankie came second in her single.
8th Mar 2010 latest
We had some excellent results from the Winter League and two overall wins. See Results page for details.There is some interest in going to Lincoln head (check out poster HERE), if there is enough we will sort out towing the trailer. Please see Bex or email her if you are interested. Photo's of Norwich HOR and the latest ones from the Winter League will be added shortly
3rd Mar 2010 latest
Those that are racing on Sunday at the Winter League, please be down the club on saturday 2.00pm to help load boats. Pictures of Norwich head will be winging there way to the website shortly. Check out the photo fits of the trustees by following the link on the HOME page.
1st Mar 2010 latest
The Juniors raced at Norwich Head short course on saturday the 27th of Feb. There were no winners but some very good results. Goto the results page to found out. Bill's Quiz night was a good night and made a pretty penny for the Junior fund. Details are now out about the annual dinner, and posters will be put around the club shortly. See the social page for details. Also a curry night after the last Winter League on the 7th Mar will be held at the bar
25th Feb 2010 latest
Catch up on the Winter League from the photo's in the Gallery and photo's on David Boughey's Website, just go to Division 4 on February's Winter League.
22nd Feb 2010 latest
A reminder to check out the social events. This Friday (26th) our very own chairperson will be hosting a quiz night, for more details go HERE. Results now in from Winter League II, see RESULTS, and also a note that the Junior squad will be entering Norwich Head on the 27th.
21st Feb 2010 latest
A fantastic days Racing at the Cambridge Winter League February Leg. The Juniors were again outstanding. The two mens Coxed Fours performed well, and the Vet B Quad again did themselves proud. I feel we should congratulate the Watson's, as three generations took to the water to race today. Arthur Watson stood in at the last minute to pull the Vet Coxed Four along, Mark Watson and Luke Watson also performed extremely well in the Vet Quad and Junior 13 Double respectively.
Results to be posted on the Results page as soon as they are published
18th Feb 2010 latest
Important update
Sorry, I got the time wrong for Div 4 at the winter league, it is infact 2.00PM.
Also Correct posture technique for Rowing, down the club at 10.00AM this saturday the 20th of Feb. Increase your core strength. With a proffesional Pilates teacher. For more information contact Simon Clarke HERE
16th Feb 2010 latest
Two important notices to take note of in february:
Firstly the second winter league on the 21st, all crews that have already been entered are to help load boats on saturday at 2pm. Any support on race day gratefully received. All crews are racing in division 4 which starts at 1.40pm.
Secondly, Norwich HOR the following saturday on the 27th. This head will include the Eastern Region Junior Trial. Entries to be on the board in the clubhouse by friday 19th, or contact Bex personally. Info on Norwich HOR here.
Captain's Report Feb 2010
"The first leg of the Winter League went well with several crews racing and all doing well. Sadly the Novice IV couldn't compete due to injury but will hopefully be back up to strength for the second leg. I look forward to seeing how we get on in the next two... Also, it's really nice to see lots of people coming down and training together. Pip's weights session on Wednesday and Rachel's circuits on Thursday both seem to be gaining momentum. Nice to see a few new members trickling down too, despite the grim weather. Let's do our best to support them."
CRA Cambridge Winter League information HERE