Thursday, 16 April 2009

April Update

The big news for April is the launch of the TBRC Raffle.  You will be able to purchase tickets from Club members, at various points around the islands once the tickets have arrived, and online .  In the meantime you can pre-order tickets  on the dedicated raffle web page: TBRC Raffle. There will be a comprehensive list of prizes and all associated information in the next day or two.

We're already half way through the month, and only 2 weeks to go until the IOS World Championships.  Excitement is building as all crews are getting out on the water in preparation for our favourite regatta.  The Club will be taking delivery of new Kit on the 23rd of April, (watch out! Members invoices are about to be delivered!)  

The month started with a splash ,with the TBRC Pursuit Race from Nutrock to the head of Tresco quay.  It was a beautiful day, with several mens and womens crews (and a mixed crew in the Emperor!) showing up for the first, albeit unconventional, race of the season. The  St Marys A crews showed their mettle with fine displays of paddle power, and everyone appreciated the opportunity to stretch their muscles ahead of this weeks first set of 'Nut Rocks'...

...4 Womens crews were out on the water for the women's race yesterday evening.  The rain abated in time for 7.30pm, leaving only some mist to hide St Marys harbour from the start line.  In finishing order: Kathrin Rose, Emma Louise, Emperor, and Islander.  Good luck to the mens crews for their first race on Friday!  We'll try and get the results posted in good time, and if anyone has photos they would like to share please email us at trescoandbryhergigclub@googlemail.com