Tudor Challenge 19th August

[Rachel]

Hi all

The next event on our calendar this year is the Tudor Challenge on 19th August. This is a 10 mile race hosted by Tudor rowing club. Those who took part last year said it was tough but fun.

They have set up a website for this year's event

 Tudor Challenge website.

Please take a look and sign up if you are interested in taking part

Rachel

[Matt O’Neill]

Hi Rachel,
Yes please for me.
Not sure of the others diary’s, but we thought it might be a good event to get the Mable GRR crew doing a long training row at, if possible please. Just see if the rest of them all sign up for it (I know Paul definitely can’t make that date).
Thanks, Matt

[Pete Reed]

Last year we brought home some trophys.
Should we have them inscribed?
Pete

[Matt O’Neill]

Is that trophy in your house Pete?

[Pete Reed]

It is Matt.

I think all the rest of the crew have had it but if not I'm sure they will let me know

[Liz Walmsley]

Yes please Rachel

[Joan]

Yes please for me.  Joan

[Sue Loveridge]

Yes please Sue

[Mike Ballard]

Yes please for me Rachel. If it works out could we use it as a GRR trial for the Sallyport crew or even reinstate last years trophy winning ‘Lady’ crew. But that’s not to the exclusion of anyone else but it was a tough one!

[Chris Murray]

Yes please. Chris

[Vernon Seddon]

Yes please for a crew for Gladys practicing for GRR, Mark, Phil, Dave, Nigel and Vernon. Waiting to hear from Keith

[Vernon Seddon]

Keith is available so please add him to the Gladys crew.

[Mark Taylor]

Rachel,  we have a full Gladys grr crew to do Tudor Challenge,  that is
Nigel
Phil p
Mark
Dave M
Vernon
Keith

[Rachel]

The Sweare Deep GRR crew would also like to use this race for training

Claire T
Heather
Jo K
Ally
Lynn

[Matt O’Neill]

Hi Rachel,
Some/most of Mable crew would like to row this race as a prep for the GRR please.

So far definitely rowing are:
Chris
Martin
Steve (in cox)
Myself

Paul can’t make the date due to his daughter’s wedding (excuses excuses!! 🤣), but I believe we have asked Pete R to step in his place.

Just still waiting to hear if Colin is available that day, if not, we may need a capable sub please.

Many thanks,
Matt

[John Child]

Hi Rachel,  the Tudor race rules don't mention passengers and state no substitutions, doesn't that rule out 6 person crews practicing for GRR?

John

[Alan Harding]

Hi Rachel,

Can we enter the Lady GRR crew please.

Alan (me)
Mo E
John Child
Peter Loveridge
James...still to confirm.
Sue W standing in for Margaret P

Thanks

Al

[Rachel]

Hi all. I have contacted Tudor and got this reply ....

Sorry boats are not allowed to carry a passenger and switch crew during the race. I have asked for the rules on the website to be updated to clarify this.

Rachel

[Rachel]

I asked about swapping with cox ...

Crew and cox can freely change position during the race provided they still comply with the categories that they have entered for, mixed/vets/women's.

So we need to change our crews to have 5 people per boat.
For those who have posted as crews please post what your crew will be with this change

Rachel

[Mark Taylor]

With new rules about no passenger,  I am prepared to drop out of Gladys and row in team mabel,  if you guys want me? Although,  I do understand that you are still waiting for Colin to decide if he is rowing with mabel. So please talk amongst yourselves and let me know.