Safety update
There have been no reported incidents for several months involving Weybridge crews; well done everyone and let’s keep it that way. Don’t...
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Apr 12, 20181 min read
We now have a defibrillator
A cardiac arrest can happen at any time and often to apparently fit and active sports men and women including children of any age, as...
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Apr 12, 20181 min read
Clubhouse development: the latest...
With Geoff T (top left of photo) as lead on Facilities and Site Development, the Clubhouse Development sub-committee circulated a letter...
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Apr 12, 20183 min read
Captain's Corner
In the 6 years I have been rowing since learning with Weyfarers, leaving Weybridge RC for another club or leaving rowing for another...
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Apr 12, 20183 min read
The Chair 'Lifts the Lid'
I thought I’d use this article to ‘lift the lid’ a little on the various activities and discussions your committee has been having since...
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Apr 12, 20183 min read
From the beginning: Weybridge Rowing Club 1880s-1980s
Thanks to Greg based on original input from the late Richard Harris and from Nigel Burton, author of our club history: “Weybridge Rowing...
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Apr 12, 20181 min read
President's Piece
I learned to row at Marlow RC in 1975, which is where I met my husband John. I joined Weybridge in 1989. I have been an enthusiastic...
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Apr 12, 20182 min read
Out with old, in with the new
After 6 years as Captain, I look in pride at Weybridge Rowing Club today. Please support the new Captain, Claudine, as she takes the Club...
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Apr 11, 20181 min read
2017: The Beagley Cup goes to...
The Beagley Award is given in memory of our late friend and coach, Jon Beagley, to the junior member who contributes most to the junior...
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Apr 11, 20181 min read
2017 Spreadbury Cup Winner - Sharon Pickering
Sharon first came to the club through her daughter, Megan, in 2010. Throughout Megan’s and later also her sister Isobel’s time with...
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Shrimpy
Apr 11, 20182 min read
Training, personal bests and silverware
So here I am, a year into my role as Weybridge club coach and what a year it’s been. Over the course of the winter, it has been pleasing...
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Apr 11, 20182 min read
A View on Club Finances
In my second year as Treasurer, I now have a greater understanding of the detail behind the income and costs, and a note of thanks to all...
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Apr 11, 20181 min read
Community Regatta 2017
Les Tomlinson, Indoor member and crewmate of St George’s College Staff Team 2 at the 2017 regatta With very little rowing experience and...
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Apr 11, 20181 min read
Obituary: John H. Smithers
John Smithers who has died aged 84 was not known to the current membership but was much involved with the Club as a young man and was...
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Apr 11, 20182 min read
Obituary: Tim Owens
It was with great sadness that we heard mid-January that Tim Owens lost his nine-month battle against a brain tumour and passed away. He...
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Apr 11, 20183 min read
Schools rowing at Weybridge
After a meeting with Weybridge RC just over 2 years ago now, we found out that Jubilee High was one of the only local schools to have...
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Apr 11, 20182 min read
Visiting Member’s Diary: a Sydney-sider’s Summer at Weybridge
In 2017, I rented out my Sydney home and packed up for a four-month rowing adventure. First stop was Weybridge where I was warmly...
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Apr 11, 20181 min read
Appeal for our missing trophies - have you got one?
The Hyne Cup event is an annual race between the fastest eights that Walton Rowing Club and Weybridge Rowing Clubs can put out. The...
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Apr 11, 20181 min read
A word (or 167) from the Junior Captain
Since joining at Weybridge, I have always found the junior section fun and enjoyable with the many opportunities it offers. The...
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Apr 11, 20182 min read
Looking back on 2017
The junior section at Weybridge RC seems to have grown exponentially in 2017. We can now field a WJ15 Eight (indeed with quads left over)...
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