Archive for May, 2008
Clyde strike Silver after bending defeat
Now that the dust has settled, the bruises have healed and the compenation claims have been to court, it can be declared that the races between Saint Andrew BC of Edinburgh and Clyde ARC of Glasgow at the Castle Semple Regatta at weekend were a great success.
The first race, the Bent Rigger, kicked off dead on [...]
Saints stealth crew revealed!
The Eastern club has revealed, at a swoop, their crew lineup. Some secrecy still surrounds the Bent Rigger crew, but the international pedigree of the Silver Rudder crew is plain to see. Where possible, the modern equivalents of the National represented are noted beside the crew profiles as some of the countries represented no longer [...]
Read More..>>Crock threat to ‘Two in a row’
A crucial member of Clydes Silver Rudder squad has been declared unfit to row. The nature of Karl Farmers sculling induced injuries are unclear, but not thought to be immediately life threatening. At the 11th hour, James Murphy has stepped into the breach as supersub. It is not clear how the inclusion of the Irishman [...]
Read More..>>Bent Rigger Revealed - and Created
Check out the Crew Lists page for details of Clyde’s second crew. The Western club were hard at work creating not only the crew for the bent rigger, but also the trophy. As this novel blend of yoof and, erm, ‘wisdom’ had it’s first (and only) practice outing under the watchful gaze of Coach Logan, the mens [...]
Read More..>>First Crew List Up
With the race just five days away, speculation is rife on what lineups will be employed. Celebrity endorsements have come thick and fast. Clyde’s Silver udder boat are up on the crew lists page, displaying a breadth of talent seldom seen outside mixed doubles events. The Bent Rigger crew profiles will be released as soon as [...]
Read More..>>Crew Selection Hots Up
Selection is hotting up as the Clyde selectors discuss the merits of three men fighting over 2 seats. Seat racing has been dismissed as archaic and too tiring, a 100M ergo race has been mooted, as well as a dance off.
The SABC stealth crew remains shrouded in secrecy. Rumours that Katherine Grainger has been spotted in [...]
So what is this Silver Rudder all about?
Still in need of more explanation? Well look no further, feast your eyes below!
Read More..>>The Silver Rudder
The Silver Rudder…..
“It’s kind of like the Oxford v Cambridge Boatrace. Only it’s much better ‘cos I can do b****r all training and still be in with a shout!” ——— G. Dreghorn (2007)
“We have full Silver Rudder Integrity!” ——– N. Darroch (2007)
The Silver Rudder and Bent Rigger races for 2008 will be held during Castle Semple [...]
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