Classifieds

• 28 Mar 10: Ex-British Ladies Singles Hull for sale. Open to Offers. (aka Carols Blue Twiggy Hull). Complete with metal work. Needs seat, gates, oars and safety gear to go rowing. On rack at GRC. Call Carol 07781151397 or Dave Le Page 07911151397

Fundraising

• 11 Jul 10: On 28th July this year I will be taking part in the London to Paris bike ride to raise funds for Cancer Research UK and The Guernsey Society for Cancer Relief. It should take 4 days and we cycle anything up to 90 miles a day. June Bachmann and I originally planned to do this trip (and raise money) in the Autumn of 2008, but June was prevented from doing this when her cancer returned. June passed away in February 2009. I have therefore chosen to do this trip in her memory, and to raise monies in order to fight the disease that killed her. I have attached some information about what this entails, why I am doing this challenge, information on the charities involved, and a sponsorship form. If you feel that you can raise a bit of sponsorship for me, I'd really appreciate it. They really are good causes. If you decide that you can help raise funds please just let me know. Thanks for reading this. Paula Van Katwyk
  Introduction to cycle charities (PDF 80kb)
  Sponsorship form (PDF 87kb)
• 10 Jun 10: "It's a Knockout" for Guernsey Cheshire Home and the Guernsey Multiple Sclerosis Society. On Sat 24 Jul 2010. Please click here for details (PDF 775kb)
• 10 Jun 10: "Race for Life" for Cancer Research UK. On Sun 11 Jul 2010. I am doing the Race for Life again this year as I am not participating in the Sark to Jersey which is the day before. If anyone would like to sponsor me I am trying to run it this year – but might end up walking bits! I have already exceeded my target fund raising so no pressure now but if you would like to sponsor someone, and if that person is me, please go to http://www.raceforlifesponsorme.org/carollepage1. Thanks for your support – financial or otherwise! Cheers Carol

For details of charitable challenges happening in, or originating from, the Bailiwick of Guernsey, please visit The Guernsey Challenges website.

Lost and Found

Spare Coxes/Rowers

• 06 Jul 10: Two experienced rowers are looking to visit from Tees rowing club and would love to take part in the Rocquaine Regatta. If anyone can help in letting them borrow a pairs boat or has space for them to join a fours team, please let Matt know. Best care of borrowed equipment is promised
• 20 May 10: Rachel Cleal has put her name forward as a novice rower who is keen to get involved in the sport. This would apply to ladies or mixed.
  Her contact number is 07911 738898 or send an email.
• 18 May 10: Pete Beausire is a novice rower and is keen to train and race with any crews in need of a spare rower. Please email Pete or call 07781 112476
• 14 Apr 10: If anyone needs a female sub I would like to both train and race, however I work for myself so can't commit to 3 training sessions a week! Many thanks, Sue Watson (was Sue Walters) M: 07781 122449
• 14 Apr 10: I am currently sweep rowing for university, this being my last year, and I want to join the rowing club on my return to Guernsey as a spare rower. Although I have no sculling experience, my fitness is at a very high competitive level and I will bend over backwards to be able to row! I am available from the 16th of June. Matt Gill 07964497622, 07781437438
• 05 Mar 10: For the lady rowers amongst us. Do you like to be a part of a Crew but cannot commit to every race due to home or other commitments. The Spearpoint Crew is a mixed sliding fours crew and I am looking for 1 or 2 ladies (novice or experienced rowers) to be sub rowers for the crew when the ladies in the permanent crew are unable to race due to their own home or other commitments. I know I will be short one female rower for races on the 30th April and 31 July this year. If you would like to be a part of the Spearpoint Team as a sub rower and perhaps also join us in our training sessions when you can make it, please contact me on: gmckee@bwcigroup.com
• 23 Jan 10: I have set up a fours team and am hiring a club boat this season but am still looking for a cox. If anyone has done the job in the past and would be happy to come back or any “newbies” interested in having a go, please contact me Henri Buensoz. Home 721726. Mobile 07781 109965 or 07781 449154

NB: Spare rowers may be required to pay single day membership and race entries. People applying for single day membership can only do so 3 times before they are obliged to become a full racing member. For further details, please refer to the current membership form (PDF 62kb).

Spare Guard Boats

• 18 Jul 10: Vince Le Sauvage is keen to guard boat rowers on the odd occasion. He has a 38 foot Aqua Star. If interested, please email v.lesauvage@yahoo.com
• 19 Feb 09: I have a 30 foot boat and wonder if anyone requires any guard boat cover? The boat is capable of delivering / retrieving rowing skiffs, etc, plus their crew! My angle is to cover the cost of fuel and be out on the water in a less energetic way!!! Adrian Boulton