Lymington Rowing Club. SPONSOR A BRICK ROWING CLUB CAMPAIGN

The Committee and members of Lymington ARC would like to take this opportunity to inform all concerned that after many years of hard work the club is on the brink of moving to new premises, you may or not be aware that the new building has been constructed by the developers Redrow under the terms stated by the County Council both of which the club is indebted to. Thus allowing the club to prosper and continue providing the sport and enjoyment we have all enjoyed well into the future as it includes 125 year lease.

The proposed move will hopefully take place in the next six to twelve months.

However the club is still responsible for all the internal fit out of the building to include Boat Racking, Plumbing, Furnishing, internal walls, and doors, and much more. Also due to a last minute extension to the project there is an external wall the club has the responsibility for the building of, estimates for all of this is in excess of £50.000. Whilst the club has raised a large sum and is actively seeking grant funding on many fronts we fear there will still be a short fall and with that in mind the club would like to extend this unique opportunity to its member, past members, friends, and supporters to help secure the clubs long term future by sponsoring a brick towards this cause and any individuals or families donating £25 or more will have their names on a roll of honour on permanent display within the new premises. Donations can be made directly to the clubs bank account number 31396068 sort code 30-80-63 alternatively cheques payable to Lymington Rowing club addressed to  Mr M A Viner 15 May Ave Lymington Hants SO419DQ 

If bank transfer used please email how you would like name or names displayed on honour roll to

mrmarkviner@hotmail.co.uk if paying by cheque please write name or names on rear of cheque 

Thank you for your support Lymington A.R.C      

Southsea Regatta. 16/7. Change to program

Note: events 19 & 22 are being switched to reduce boats changes - updated program will be emailed out to all clubs within next 24 hours. Fingers crossed for good weather!

BTC Regatta, Saturday, 20th August, 2016. Entry invitation

The entry information for BTC Regatta on the 20th August and can now be downloaded, in pdf format, from its respective entry on the H&D Calender on the home page of the H&D ARA Web site - at www.hdara.co.uk

Their respective entry closure date has also been added to the calender - with details attached.

Southsea Regatta. Saturday, 16th July

The draft Program and instructions for Southsea Regatta on Saturday, 16th July, 2016 - can now be downloaded, in pdf. format, from it's Calender entry on the H&D ARA Website - at hdara.co.uk

Swanage Regatta. Saturday, 25th June. Thanks

Once again, on behalf of the Association can I put on record and thanks everyone who played a part in what I believe was another very successful Swanage regatta. Its popularity remains as high as ever - with 171 entries according to the records - after late entries received - which I think is another new record! (161 last year) - and probably a record number of events staged. 

We had a few minor issues - and the regatta did run late - not sure where we lost the time - we did start a little late but had caught this up at one point.We did resolve the First Aid Cover and safety boat issues in the end - although there was a cost as far as First Aid cover was concerned.

The risk of thanking Clubs and individuals is that I will miss someone - but here goes - the Race Officials, Controllers and Commentators of course - including Max who did a great job chasing up the crews; BTC for the PA system (I wont mention the Tables and Chairs); Denny Woodford for the Trophies; Sue for Regatta Control, contact with Swanage Council - and so much more - plus Alison from Poole at Regatta control; Poole for the Control Tent and arranging the Tables and chairs and for a safety boat; Lymington and Christchurch for safety boats, Pete Staddon from Christchurch and Dave Smith from Westover? for laying the course plus Pete for all the other things he dose - Radios, Boat Marshal, receiving and sorting out the cups etc... etc..; Tim Bull - for the program and more; Ryde & Josie for the Officials lunches. Mike & Emma Kelly - who although not needed in the end - bought their boat round as cover. Southampton for manning the gate; Newport for checking and bringing the safety kits and officials Life Jackets; the additional volunteer crew for the Poole safety boat - Dave, Ray, Kerry, Lauren and Jeff - plus those from Christchurch and Lymington who crewed their respective boats. I will have missed someone - sorry!

As far as I am aware there was only one safety incident that required a BR incident report a "simple capsize/collision" involving a BTC Sculler - for which a BR incident report has been submitted. The First Aid providers reported that they dealt with three minor incidents to rowers - and one - more serious - to a member of the public - who appeared to be having an angina attack.   

As always the Association welcomes any constructive criticism or suggestions for improvement. 

With the thanks of the Association once again.

Steve Bull, Association Secretary.