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Bumps trends by Dr. Pepper - Tue 25th Feb 2003, 7:58pm | |
Just been looking at the comparison of Lent Bumps positions. The 4th VIII have had quite a roll. Anyone know the last time they were in the 3rd Lents division? Well done on crossing a division boundary today guys. (4 replies...) | |
"Rowing" - 1904 by Simon - Thu 20th Feb 2003, 6:24pm | |
From WG East's 1904 book "Rowing" (via The Tideway Slug): Rowing terms "SUGARING - Rowing apparently correctly, but avoiding putting in a full share of work." On training "rowing stands alone, in that the exercise in the boat, in addition to walking, is all that is required to get the oarsman fit. No ball-punching exercises or dumb-bells should be practised during actual training. Walking and the boat will do all that is required." "A rowing man should not confine his preparation entirely to the strict traing period, he should keep fairly fit through the winter if he desires to be at his best in the spring and summer. To this end he should row leisurely once or twice a week if convenient and practise ball-punching, skipping and Indian clubs. Indian club swinging is possibly the best of exercises for oarsmen during the winter months" The day's Routine "Turn out of bed at 6:30, certainly not later than 7 o'clock. No cup of tea before getting up, nor immediately after rising, as this is most detrimental." On Boils "If there is any weakness or impurity in the blood a hard course of rowing will generally bring it out in the form of boils" On food "The food at meals should be just whatever one fancies so long as it is plain and wholesome. Pork, rabbit, hare, venison and boiled beef are not allowed. Potatoes must be sparing partaken of. Bacon, shell fish, suet puddings, pastry and cheese complete, I think, the list of banned foods." On Drink "Three half-pints of ale a day are, I think, the best and sufficient drink for a man in training. the Varsity crews include a glass of port after dinner, but I think this is a mistake. If any man or crew seems low or stale I advise soup and an extra half-pint of old ale for a day or two, or a glass of champagne on three days in a week" On 'Staleness' Staleness at the end of training, say two or three days before the race, is much more serious, but can be cured in a well trained crew by a trip for a couple of days or a weekend to the seaside, with, of course, no rowing during this rest. On Selecting a Stroke "good heavyweight oarsmen are generally hard to find, for big, strong men as a general rule are not the best watermen, and do not pull with strength proportionate to their weight. The best weight for a stroke is 11 to 12 stone, over 12 stone a man is apt to be too slow, and few big men are stylish oarsmen" Rules of racing (1904) "15. every competitor must wear complete clothing from the shoulders to the knees, including a sleeved jersey (rule 15 is to prevent the use of the objectionable sleeveless jerseys, exposing the naked flanks and armpits, which have been introduced into amateur regattas by oarsmen of questionable status)" (10 replies...) | |
Lent Term Lard Requests by Lardy Heifer - Sat 15th Feb 2003, 9:01pm | |
After listening to my whinging about lack of savoury items in the lard cupboard today, Matt suggested that I started a new thread for us all to request lard, much like requesting bop songs. Only obviously for lard rather than bop songs. I want more savoury things, like crisps, twiglets, mini packets of pringles etc. There are probably more but I can't think at the moment. (17 replies...) | |
Lent Term Bop Requests by MC B Rabbit - Fri 24th Jan 2003, 12:42am | |
The musical marvel that is the bop will be upon us before too long, and unless you want me and Becca to inflict our sordid tastes on you, then you should start thinking of some songs! (24 replies...) | |
Site visitors by mcp - Wed 11th Dec 2002, 4:07pm | |
Tom the other day remarked on the very large number of people visiting our site via Google web searches. The monthly stats reports around 800 hits in the last month alone. Out of interest I have looked at the log files for the record of what these people have been searching for - here is the list since 1 am on the 8th (hits from google.com or google.co.uk, not including google images or google groups): rowing photography members incest katie friedman national watersport centre nottingham caius boat club jet photographic ben coates info website winter 1280 x 1024 dinner playlist autumn 1024 graham fisher peterborough chris pidcock andrew fisher trinity college fairbairns st johns rich dewire black prince trinity college coleman accomodation jet photographic may bumps firstandthird jet photo cambridge j cazorla college crews navin dasigi comedy rowing jet photographic kamil szczegot cambridge rowing triathlon parties photos college a lee captain trinity motorway disasters head of the river rowing races hammersmith rowing head of the river disasters mpeg cambridge winter head photos 2002 nail biting photos women's henley black prince boatclub sexy parties photos rowing coach job description flash splash 1600 1200 hung balls kamil szczegot beeramid floods october 2001 fairbairns results cambridge cambridge winter head photos women's twat j2o fruit drink fairbains photos old etonian club fairbairns regatta results 2002 msi ms-6378 atx jet photographic rowing equipment rigger jigger HRM a brief history first and third trinity boat club coxing calls fashion socks henry adams rowing bufty rebecca beale rowing training first and third tbc fairbairn cup rowing photos 2002 first and third trinity alex barrett cambridge (3 replies...) | |
Gym erg style guide by Simon - Mon 18th Nov 2002, 1:42pm | |
Anyone who has used an erg in a gym during the holidays will have been able to enjoy that smug feeling as you under rate someone on the ergs who just does not know how to row and is flummoxed as you pull splits which are far better than them. This thread is to enable us to contrast and compare "gym erg" technique. As well as a fantastic piece of skill witnessed at the Indoor champs, with a contestant tapping up at the finish, my particular favourite is someone at my gym in London who manages to use their back twice in every stroke. Pure class. (9 replies...) | |
Summer Racing by Martin - Wed 31st Jul 2002, 5:26pm | |
Thanks, Graham, for putting up a few details of Molesey Regatta... Did anyone go to St Neots in the end? (3 replies...) | |
It's kit Jim, but not as we know it by Simon - Sun 14th Jul 2002, 8:10am | |
While I'm away sailing (and proudly using my 2nd Mays top to protect against the Biscay elements), a small poser to keep you amused over the summer.... What's the most obscure/impressive place anyone's ever worn a piece of 1st & 3rd kit?
And before the pedants jump in: that's geographical place, not which part of your body... (34 replies...) | |
Cox needed by Simon - Tue 9th Jul 2002, 1:57pm | |
If any coxes reading this are in London on Thursday night and fancy taking out a WS4 4+ for a practice, then please get in touch. Tideway experience useful but not essential. | |
Mich Term Bop Requests by Optimistic - Sat 22nd Jun 2002, 5:47pm | |
Just thought I'd get in early Iain. Can we have "Move in a little closer baby" by Mama Cass? Listen to it. It's not as slow as the title sounds. (48 replies...) | |
The Stomp by Anna - Thu 13th Jun 2002, 8:04am | |
The Stomp, come to it. Please. I know it means getting up early but you can go back to bed and it's really poor that we're outnumbered by a bunch of tree hugging muppets when there's so many of us.
Tomorrow and Saturday are our chances to make it up so get your arses out of bed and get stomping. Thank you ladies and gentlemen and GOOD LUCK to all our crews today. (19 replies...) | |
Suicide Sunday by Out of the loop - Sun 9th Jun 2002, 7:20pm | |
What are people doing on Suicide Sunday this year? | |
A Plea by A Beggar - Thu 6th Jun 2002, 10:50am | |
Has anyone got lower boats zephyrs that I and possibly a couple of other members of the 4th VIII borrow for the bumps....?
I/we'd be much obliged! (11 replies...) | |
Best Computer Games of all time by Chris - Tue 28th May 2002, 4:23pm | |
Seeing the excitement being caused by various computer games being posted has reminded me of a thought I was having the other day as to the best computer games of all time. I invite everyone to submit their favourite 5 computer games (in order) of all time. (19 replies...) | |
Elections by Anna - Wed 15th May 2002, 1:40pm | |
Come on people. We need more candidates standing for the posts on the committee. I can understand that you're all intimidated by the fantastic job this year's committee have done. I know it'll be hard to live up to the standards we have set with our wit, charm, grace, organisational brilliance and general greatness but I think there are people out there who could possibly take over the mantle and even (sharp intake of breath) do as well as we have. I know it's exam term and no-one wants to get into a serious long term relationship now but the committee is a loving partner, it's there for you when you're down, it revels in you successes and when you get carried away and mess up, it helps you get over this and move on to better things.
The more cynical among you can even put it on your CV to make you look good (though I think using partners like that is disgraceful). Go on, you know you want to. Everyone needs someone to love. For more info contact me (Anna) on am407. (3 replies...) | |
The 3rd VIII need nicknames........ by Cox wannabe, and Chief T-Shirt Buyer - Tue 5th Mar 2002, 10:33am | |
Fellow boaties, the 3rd VIII require some amusing nicknames for their forthcoming T-shirts. If you would like to add any and all of your suggestions here, they will be considered in due course for suitability. (6 replies...) | |
Lents m1 video by Martin - Mon 4th Mar 2002, 6:52pm | |
Ok, so I'm bored.
The CUCBC message boards have links to videos of Saturday's racing - and in particular m1 around Ditton. Did an estimate of the ratings of the various crews coming around the corner - spot the highest ;-) Caius 36.5 LMBC 34 Emma 35 1 & 3 37.5 Christs 34.5 Downing 35 Jesus 34 Tit Hall 33.5 Robinson 34 Catz 33.5(2 replies...) | |
Kit by Tomos - Sun 3rd Mar 2002, 5:55pm | |
Does anyone have a 1st & 3rd splash top that they don't wear any more (eg. because they have a Black Prince one or something), they they'd be willing to sell? I'm not too concerned about getting a pristine new one, just something to keep the mud off if I do any more umpiring.
I know this is a cheeky request, but it was extremely successful in getting me a zephyr top last term, and at least I'm not abusing the email list this time... (11 replies...) | |
Quotes page needs trimming by Dubya - Fri 22nd Feb 2002, 9:01am | |
The quotes board is for "classic" quotes, but it has a lot of rubbish on it at the moment. I think we should have a second, moderated, quotes page, which contains only the most classic quotes, ie ones which have more than passing significance. e.g., "pick it up for the last kilometre", or "bench-press to victory", or "Stroke five, full square, ready go", or "I am so smooth" (3 replies...) | |
Skimmed Milk by Simon - Mon 11th Feb 2002, 12:11pm | |
Skimmed milk is just water with white colouring. Does anyone actually like it?
And if not, why do members of the club keep buying it when visitng SW15? (2 replies...) |
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