Pinch punch, first of the month... or should I say of the season? This month we will be kicking off our year, ready to train harder than ever before and show the rowing world what BLBC is made of.
Committee is all geared up for another fab year. In the process of finally equiping ourselves with a needed launch in order for our dedicated volunteers to help teach the future of BLBC. Many of you will be glad to know that this also marks the end of Gillians short & eventful lifetime (and the end to a beautiful relationship between Gillian and Jack Tooze).
On this note, I also want to say to all of the newly qualified doctors a massive thank you for all of the rowing & boozing they did in during their time at BLBC. Sadly it saw the departure of a fair few founding members of this club, but I'm very happy to see a new generation of BLBC to continue our successes on the Tideway. If any of our alumni are reading please take note of the race dates if you would like to support us.
As well as a new launch (with a 50% more powerful engine), we are also in the process of painting & chequering all of our blades in a bid to go faster than ever before. The sharpest among you may have also noticed that this website is also new. Mat spent a while using a new platform which should mean more content, online purchasing & most importantly less hacking.
That's all for now, will keep this section updated through the year. I hope to see you all at curry on the 20+1th of September to mark the start of the social calendar.
BLBC 24hr Ergathon for the London Air Ambulance 2015!
It’s that momentous time of year again when we row for 24hrs to raise money for the London Air Ambulance!
- What: Members of BLBC on a rowing machine for 30 minute shifts for 24hrs non-stop on an erg.
- Where: Between St Pauls and Millenium Bridge (opposite City of London School)
- When: From midnight on Tuesday 21st April to midnight on Wednesday 22nd (00:00 wed to 00:00 Thurs) WEDNESDAY IS THE DAY
- Why: To do our bit for RAG, the Air Ambulance and to once again, blow the other clubs out of the water for the charity fundraising trophy. More details about why the London Air Ambulance is an amazing charity in need of our help can be found here
- How: Members and alumni of BLBC follow this link and join the event for more info
Please come down to donate, show your support and have a go at our 30sec rowing challenge!
Show the love now by sharing this just giving link and a give a couple of quid yourselves: https://www.justgiving.com/Will-Hirst
BLBC at Vesta Vets Head 2015
Men’s Report by Jack Tooze (Men’s Captain)
As the Spring Term drew to a close the Men’s First boat took part in Vesta’s Head of the River – Despite the initial disappointment that followed missing the HoRR entry date, the crew were in fine spirits to take part in this alternative.
After extensive marshalling the race began – being chased by Balliol College Oxford the race was on – the crew settled well into their stride as they passed under Chiswick Bridge. With the 6.8km Championship Course stretching out ahead of them the boys powered through, soon gaining an overtake before Hammersmith. With continuing momentum (and burning muscles) our gents in Rahere surged passed 3 other crews towards the finish line at Putney.
Following amarathon of a return journey to ULBC, the men were ecstatic to find that they had the fastest time in the IM3+ category. Yet another Win for BLBC this year – congratulations goes to the crew: Alex Davie, Tom Diffey, Jack Tooze, Michael Willis, Anthony Flannery, Amaury Trockels, Jack West, Shaman Dolly and Robin Wang.
