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  • Toby Mottram
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    17/11/2023 at 2:11 PM #49483
    Toby Mottram

    Following last night’s excellent meeting discussing future events. I propose that we create a list of social rows that coxes can slot into gaps in the racing calendar as the season progresses and as tide and wind permit.

    We can also be opportunistic when for example a regatta is called off due to inclement launching conditions from open beach clubs.

    My initial list would be to places from which crews can walk or bus home.

    Topsham for lunch on a midday high tide.
    Sandy Bay – best in calm weather for a beach landing.
    Lympstone- need to be close to high water springs

    Barbecue on the Warren – a midsummer evening – return by walk & Starcross ferry or water taxi for one way crew members
    Starcross Sailing Club – ditto
    Turf Lock ditto via Topsham ferry

    I also like the idea of endurance rows but logistically that requires a lot of organising. I have taken my grandchildren on annual kayak expeditions on the Dart, Teign and Avon these are very scenic river trips but need good tidal planning.

    We can have a backup of a joint walk or ferry trip when rowing is inadvisable.

    We will have a social row sorters meeting when the race & regatta calendar is available to start planning.

    Julia Agar
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    17/11/2023 at 2:30 PM #49484
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    Hey ! some great ideas for social rows. Happy to help with any planning as and when needed.
    Thanks social rowing Team 🙂

    Greg Price
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    17/11/2023 at 4:50 PM #49486
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    Thanks Toby
    This all sounds fab.
    As soon as we have the CPGA calendar we can begin to put plans together. Perhaps at that time me and Nic could meet with the social committee and get the dates in place 👍🏻

    Jen Mills
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    22/11/2023 at 9:28 AM #50118
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    All sounds great Toby, thanks for the thoughts, and I’m keen to be involved where possible!

    Mark Stephens
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    24/11/2023 at 7:50 AM #50445
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    Toby Mottram
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    04/01/2024 at 12:34 PM #52553
    Toby Mottram

    I hope everyone has had a good Christmas, now is the time for some social row planning.
    Let’s meet up in the Cafe after the club row on Saturday (if it goes ahead during this stormy season) and have a look down the list of events and discuss what we can plan.