It's nice coming of the water to a warm cuppa and a bite to eat. But that smiling face, those open arms have volunteered to serve.

Your Galley needs you. Alison is looking for volunteers for every Saturday from the 2nd July through to 13th August (and probably beyond).

It's simple to do and only takes a couple of hours - ask Alison what you need to do if it's your first time.

Put your name on the rota in The Shed or drop her an email through the website to get the date you want. First come, first served! So to speak.

Thanks.

Good luck to Liz Greasby and Mark Pearce on their forthcoming wedding - Saturday 25 June. The church is in Hampton, the reception in Shepperton. Rumours that they're paddling upstream in a ribbon decorated K2, and heading up north after the reception to compete in the Cheshire Ring Race for their honeymoon should not, on any account, be believed.

Best wishes to you both from all at Richmond CC.

Royal's Paddling Challenge Cup - one of the oldest races in canoeing, running since 1874. Head upstream if you get the time on Sunday. Full details on Paddle Point.

Steady improvements in performance in the higher divisions has led to marathon promotions. Piran Shelley and Ollie Sims have been moved up to Div 2, and Simon Bullimore goes up a level to Div 4. Congratulations to all three!

Got any articles about your activities, or the club. Let us have them and we can post them on the website alongside the Richmond & Twickenham Times article on starting paddling at the club. Articles.

Deadline for entry to the Inter Club National Sprint Championship on 2/3 July in Nottingham is Wednesday 15 June - any later and you pay a late entry fee. Please let Trevor know immediately if you want to enter.

On the subject of Inter Club regattas, the 3-4 September event is one for your diaries. It's a great chance to make an impression in the club racing community.

Details on Paddle Point.

Great club turn out at the Royal Marathon. Plenty of podium finishes.

Richmond got a 1-2 in Division 9 K2 with Jack & Kairon and Ben & Freddie. Up in the higher divisions, Brett and Doug came in 2nd in Div 1/2 K2, losing out on top spot by just a second. Richard and Jordan came in 3rd in Div 3/4. Carl and Ulrik won 3rd place - and a steak - for their performance in Div 5/6.

In K1, Ollie came 3rd in Div 3 with just 5 seconds seperating the top 3. Lindi paddled home 3rd in Div 6, and Sarah J took 2 in Div 7.

Overall we had 36 paddlers on (or in) the water in 27 boats. Thanks to all who made the trip up river. Look out for the next racing opportunity or check Paddle Point for the chance to improve at the next race.

Full Results - NEW GALLERY

September 3rd: Liffey Web Site and Entry Form

For those who supported Richard Staite's Everest attempt (Alison's brother), he made it. Congratulations to Richard. Details.

Richmond is a racing club, and the closest race to us is up at Royal Canoe Club, just above the lock. Full on excitement and challenge of racing with the minimum of logistical plots - you could paddle up from the clubhouse as a warm up.

Date: 12th June. Time: Briefing from 1130. Be there and represent the club. Full details here.

New Gallery: Mayor-Power! Tim gets his chain pulled, but its all in the interest of speed - our drummer is considerably lighter than yours! and yes... another victory for the team in blue... Westminster aka Richmond. Click pictures for full Gallery.