Mongolian Throat Singing Party

Nettie and Kim are holding a party in aid of Team Micragolia and the charities they are supporting - Mercy Corps and Hope and Homes for Children. Date: Friday 29 June. Tickets £10. Starts at 8pm until Midnight at Richmond Canoe Club, Petersham Road, Richmond. Dress: Clothes please. There'll be live music, cocktails and light buffet at the party... and everyone HAS to buy a ticket.Non canoeists and guests are welcome. Tickets from Nettie and Kim before hand or on the door (please let them know if you're planning to go). A little back ground. Nettie & Kim are driving to Mongolia as part of the Mongolia Rally. They'll be travelling in a donated Nissan Micra - more details. Meanwhile find out more about Mongolian Throat Singing or buy them a CD or tape to travel with.

Responsibility on the water

As users of the River Thames we share responsibility to use the water considerately at all times. A few incidents recently have led to complaints by other river users about the behaviour of Richmond Canoe Club members on the water. All members of the Club are required to adhere to the byelaws relating to use of the river. When encountering another vessel - whether from in front or behind - please move quickly to the right of the river. When in large groups, this may prove problematic but it is still a requirement. Please also bear in mind that whilst you may think you are highly manouverable, other river users may not know that and any delay may lead to misunderstanding and confusion.All Club members need to uphold this fundamental element of river use at all times. Rightly or wrongly, many other river users see canoeists/kayakers as the "cyclists of the water" and somewhat a law unto themselves. It is down to all Club members to change this perception on our stretch of the water by how you behave on the water. Note to Coaches: please make sure that you guide and lead your groups on this requirement both in action and attitude.

Paddles elsewhere

Thanks to Chris H (resident news hound) for digging up the stories that whilst Richmond we were splashing in numbers in the sunshine at Royal, Kathyrn Hall, representing GB as a junior female, was 7th in K1 and 5th in the Junior K2 - with Lena Beardsell - at the Marathon Wold Cup in Skanderborg in Denmark.

And closer to home, Paul Wells second in K1 singles - and first in his class - at the Windsor Vets on Sunday. Third best time of day across all classes. Even the 75-79 year-olds.

Pablo's Patagonian Plans

Looks like Pablos got a few busy weeks ahead with planning, paddling a sea kayak and then converting it into a sledge to cover some 660 km.

More details at www.findelmundoexpediciones.net.

Basingstoke Tour Photos

Photos from the recent Basingstoke Canal Tour. Looks like fun. Let them eat cake.

Balcony Fundraising - online donations with Just Giving

Balcony funds are inching upwards as we nudge close to £7.5k with a target of £20k to go. Thanks to all those who have given. We need more funds and the Big Birthday Paddlers are sticking their oar in with fundraising. Or you can give direct to the club online - Give Online.

Thanks

Royal Results

Congratulations (and thank you) to the 42 club members that made the short trip up river to represent Richmond at the Royal CC Marathon on Sunday. It was good to see the club out in numbers with Richmond paddlers in most divisions. Not only did we have a lot of members racing, we also had some very good results with a number of podium places.

One result that stands out is Freddie Purcell's promotion to Div 6 at the age of 13 - keep up the hard work Freddie!

Podium Finishes

Div 9 K2:
1. Matthew Duck & Joshua Smythe
3. Rebecca Killip & Rose Dunster

Div 7 & 8 K2
2. Ben Killip & Jack Killip

Div 3 & 4 K2
3. Stuart Clifton & Netty Kelly

Div 1 & 2 K2
2. Brett Irvine & Daan du Toit

Fun Race (Here we really cleaned up)
1. Rebecca Killip
2. William Key
3. Angus Brereton

Under 10 Fun
1. Dennis Houston
2. James Dyson

Div 7 K1
2. Freddie Purcell (promoted to Div 6)

Div 5 K1
3.Chris Haynes

Div 3 K1
2. Chris van Deventer

Full list of results on the Royal CC website at www.royalcanoeclub.com

Dates for the diary, especially if you haven't done your 3 qualifying races for the Hasler Final:
24 June - Reading Race (southern region)
01 July - Wey CC (LSE region and therefore a must do for all members)

Daan - Marathon Secretary

World Canoeing Day - 10 June - Celebrate at Royal Hasler Race

Despite the best attempts of national canoeing bodies, we've managed to discover the surprise news that Sunday 10 June 2007 is World Canoeing Day. Didn't know there was such a thing? Why would you... Celebrate with a splash and a paddle. Print out your own poster. And sign up to the spirit of the day with a note from our leaders. After all, is paddling a sport, or a way of life.

May the catch be with you.

Royal Hasler Race - 10 June

Big Birthday is kicking off on the 18th June when a small crowd are setting off to complete the length of the Thames. Starting off for fun, there's now a fundraising element to the event and you can sponsor anyone or all of the crew online. Funds raised are being split between the balcony fund and the BCU's Canoe Foundation that supports disability paddling.

Good luck to all the paddlers.

Royal Hasler Race - 10 June

Once a year we have the opportunity to race at another club without getting into our cars. A lovely warm-up paddle to Royal CC (5 minutes above Teddington lock) will get you to the start of our neighbouring club for their Hasler Race this Sunday. (It is also a lovely drive if you want to save the energy for later...)

Reasons to do this race:
1. Earn valuable points for the club to qualify for the Hasler Final
2. Complete 1 of the 3 personal qualifying races for the Hasler Final
3. Improve your paddling and racing skills
4. Have a fun day supporting our neighbours

Reasons not to do the race:
1. Doctors Note
2. Currently Abroad

The club will earn maximum points if you race K2, however if you would like to partake in the Hasler Final in a K1 and still need to do the 3 qualifying races, it would be worth more to do the race in a K1. The most important part is that you are there doing the race! It would be great if we can go up in numbers.

See you all on Sunday!

Sport Richmond Open Meeting

Richmond CC are hosting an open meeting of Sport Richmond at 6.45 on Thursday 7th June at the Clubhouse. Sport Richmond looks to develop sport, physical activity, clubs and volunteering in the London Borough of Richmond and the club is a great beacon of successful achievement.In addition to networking with other clubs in the Borough, there'll be presentations on Clubmark, promoting disability sport and CASC (Community Amateur Sports Clubs).

Do come along if you can make it. Trevor will be there to greet you.

Richmond Junior going to Danish World Cup

Congratulations to Kathyrn Hall on making the international marathon team for the World Cup in Skandenberg, Denmark. The competition runs from 9-10 June.

Notice about River use - Richmond Regatta - Saturday 30 June

It's the annual Richmond Regatta on Saturday 30 June. There will be racing all day, starting at 9am ending around 1630. Please take exceptional care when leaving the pontoon if you plan to paddle. Inexperienced paddlers may want to consider not paddling is a busy river would be unsettling.

Thanks.

Kathryn Hall Selected for Team GB

Kathryn Hall has been selected to race for the GB Marathon Team at the European Championships in Trencin, Slovakia on the 14 and 15th July. Congratulations to Kathryn - this is a great achievement and she is our sole international representative.Kathryn has just returned from World Cup 1 in Skandeborg, Denmark, finishing 7th.

More details about International Marathon events at www.worldcup-2007.dk.

Richmond's London Summer of Sport

Richmond Canoe Club is taking part in the London wide Summer of Sport programme to promote sport and physical activity. We've got activities taking place in the week of 23rd July - open to all ages, no charge, with the sole requirement that individuals are competant swimmers. Each day will have two session. 10-12 in the morning, 2-4 in the afternoon. Wednesday 25th has been set aside as a special disabled day for 2 local groups and, therefore, all coaches will be working with this group.Participants will have to bring a full change of clothing - all other equipment will be provided. We will be using a range of basic boats including Cygnets, Hobbies, Discoveries, Laance and Bellboats. It's a great opportunity to get large numbers out on the water from first timers through to returning paddlers.

Please do your best to encourage as many people to come down as possible.