Enrichment

Henley College students - ROWING ENRICHMENT re-started in September...
... but with major changes to the way it is run!

Paul retired from The Henley College after 17 years, and is working at a nearby school.

It was a great pleasure to introduce you to rowing and sailing.

If you want to continue "Mollying", see below.

Some things are on-going:-

Wednesday evening rowing
Weekend whaling
Student sailing
THE GREAT RIVER RACE - 17th September 2011 (picture right).
Well over 300 boats. approx. 2,400 competitors. 35 trophies, The Great River Race is the biggest and most prestigious event of its kind in Europe.

Three students are joining The Henley Whalers to row the Great River Race
They have to train with the adults in Aug/Sept.
We all need to get really fit. In the race we will probably row non stop at 85%, except for taking turns to have a half-hour rest.
Costs:- Entry fee (Under 18 = £15, over 18 = £40) + Share of towing costs + own/shared transport to/from start/finish + refreshments.
What do you get? - Pain, blisters, abuse, insults, tears, elation, pride, a certificate, prizes? glory?
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Have a happy, relaxing, useful summer
See you on The River!
Paul W

May 2010

Mol . Pictures - Autumn 2010 to summer 2011.. Capsize drill

Older pictures 2007-8. 2008-9 . 2009-10

Whaleboat "Molly"

Safe, stable, prize-winning* boat

Could lead to competitions and sailing

"Molly" in Venice May 2008

On the ergos

An indoor race

2007-8
"Big-Boat Rowing / Sociable Rowing / Whaleboat Rowing"
This exciting new activity was launched in September 2007 in conjunction with the long-running
Henley College Rowing enrichment and the Upper Thames Rowing Club

Students said; "Molly is good fun and not too difficult to row compared to fine boats", "More laid-back", "It is easy to use and I feel safer in Molly than I do in any other boat", "You can socialise on the boat, and keep switching spots", "Enjoyed doing the sprints", "It's just good fun! :-) "

Molly is normally used by The Henley Whalers who practise regularly all year, and have
won many prizes, for rowing and sailing, in UK and international events.

With the kind permission of Molly's owner Geoff Probert, Yachtmaster/Skipper Paul Waterman helps Henley College students (most of whom have little or no previous rowing experience) to learn to row, cultivate teamwork, take the helm, and acquire other nautical skills.

One of the "narrow racing boats"

Molly's design extends the appeal of rowing to those who prefer an alternative to narrow racing boats, and her excellent stability allows her to navigate when river conditions prevent the use of less stable craft.