Boating

Wednesday, 12th Oct. Durham School • •• Home

Wednesday, 19th Oct. Drax G.S. 1st XV •• • Home

Saturday, 22nd Oct. Giggleswick School

• •• Home Saturday, 5th Nov. Bradford G.S. ••• Away Wednesday, 9th Nov. Worksop College •• • Home Saturday, 12th Nov. Leeds G.S. ... ... ... •• • Home Saturday, 19th Nov. Rishworth School 1st XV ... •• • Away Saturday, 26th Nov. Ampleforth College ... ... •• • Away

Under 16 Colts XV

Saturday, 15th Oct. Durham School ...

Away Saturday, 22nd Oct. Giggleswick School Home Saturday, 29th Oct. Ampleforth College Home Wednesday, 9th Nov. Worksop College ... ... ... Away Saturday, 12th Nov. Army Apprentices' School, Harrogate Away Saturday, 19th Nov. Harrogate R.F.C. Colts ... Home

Under 14+ Colts XV

Wednesday, 19th Oct. Drax G.S. ... ... Saturday, 29th Oct. Fyling Hall ... ... Wednesday, 9th Nov. Worksop College ... ••-• Saturday, 19th Nov. Rishworth School ... Newburgh Priory School Home Home Away Away

Senior House Matches

Wednesday, 23rd Nov. 1st Round Wednesday, 30th Nov. Semi-final Saturday, 3rd Dec. Semi-final Wednesday, 7th Dec. Final

Junior House Matches

Wednesday, 2nd Nov. 1st Round Saturday, 5th Nov. Semi-final Wednesday, 16th Nov. Semi-final Monday, 28th Nov. Final

The last term has been an enjoyable one for rowing in that the weather has proved most favourable, and only on one occasion did we have to cancel the afternoon's sport owing to rain. The standard of rowing has been well maintained, especially in the middle portion of the Boat Club, a fact proved by the success of the School Regatta, in which the number of "crabs" was surely one of the lowest on record. Our junior Boats have one thing to be proud of, and that is that they are expected to practice in racing clinkers almost from the first. Many clubs have heavier and more easily balanced fours for practice, and beginners have ample opportunity of getting the feel of a boat before trying out a finer boat.

One most noticeable point arising from the year's rowing is that it is very necessary for our racing crews to reach the peak of their training at a particular date, for that peak can be maintained only over a short length of time. This year the 1st IV reached its peak at Newark Regatta, where they had the misfortune to get embroiled in a re-row, which according to the rules laid down by the A.R.A. for racing should never have taken place. Congratulations to the 2nd IV on their success in winning the Ladies' Presentation Challenge Cup at Tyne Regatta and to the 3rd IV on winning for the second year in succession the Vice-President's Cup at Leeds Regatta.

It is with gratitude that we thank all those who have helped to make rowing a success this year, and we must not forget those who, during the Easter holidays, spent time in revarnishing some of the boats. The work of maintainance has to be carried on by the Boat Club and the more people who can lend a hand, the better the condition of the boats.

Finally, we note with gratitude the amicable relations existing between ourselves and our three nearest Boat Clubs, York City, St. John's College and Leeds University.

1st IV CHARACTERS GRIFFITHS, G. W. J. (Captain of Boats). As an oarsman, Griffiths probably caused most worry, for there was no more suitable candidate for 2 in the boat, but his weight was not the traditional weight for a 2. However, he proved that, even if he lacked the weight he could make up for the deficiency by his skill and hard work. As Captain he has proved most successful in spite of occasional lapses in that tricky thing—organisation ! ECCLES, D. G., at Bow, has been a real inspiration to the crew and he has shown enthusiasm for boating and has rowed really well. GRAHAM, J. M., at Stroke, was most successful in the first part of the season and exhibited the necessary racing qualities required in a

Stroke. A tendency to shorten his beginnings and lengthen his finishes rather spoiled his style during the latter half of the term. VARLEY, J. 'C., at 3, has been most unvarying in style. He has maintained a high standard of rowing the whole term and he has always produced the extra amount of effort at critical moments. WALKER, B. D. C. Cox. All coxes have their lapses—apparently.

Walker has been no exception, but as a cox he has played his part excellently in nearly all ways. His lapses have occurred in the actual steering and there have been occasions when fears were felt for the central pillar of Scarborough Bridge ! 70

1sT, 2ND, 3RD AND 4TH IVs v. LEEDS UNIVERSITY R.C., 11TH MAY.

This was a disappointing day for School rowing, for Leeds University R.C. won all four races.

1ST IV V. LEEDS UNIVERSITY 1ST IV.

The School crew, rowing in a finer boat than they were used to, never really settled down and were far from their best. At the start the University crew went ahead and were three lengths up after 21 furlongs. The School crew made a great effort and having begun to master the boat refused to allow the Leeds crew to increase their lead.

2ND IV V. LEEDS UNIVERSITY 3RD IV.

The Leeds crew again went away at the start and had the advantage of the first bend. This enabled them to cross over and have the advantage of •the second bend also. This put the School crew about three lengths down. The 2nd IV fought back well but at the finish followed the Leeds crew 21 lengths behind.

3RD IV V. LEEDS UNIVERSITY 4TH IV.

The School crew started well and won the advantage of the two bends, at the three furlong mark they were about 2 lengths up and going well. Then followed a grim battle in which the University crew, by virtue of their extra weight, gradually caught and passed the School crew and won by 1 a length.

4TH IV V. LEEDS UNIVERSITY 5TH IV.

The School crew lacked both weight and experience and lost by several lengths.

1ST, 2ND AND 3RD IVs v. DURHAM SCHOOL R.C., AT HOME, 21sT MAY, 1949.

Although the School won all three races, in all fairness we feel bound to say that at that time, early in the season, Durham were far from their peak.

The race between 1st IVs was rowed over six furlongs and the School, rowing a higher rate of striking, were soon up and continued to gain throughout the race and won comfortably.

2ND IV V. DURHAM SCHOOL 2ND IV.

This race was much the same as the first race. Durham, still rowing at a much slower rate of striking than the School crew, were down from the start and the School crew were again easy winners.

3RD IV V. DURHAM SCHOOL 3RD IV.

This race was over only 41 furlongs, but nevertheless the School crew were able to get a good lead and crossed the line several lengths in front.

1ST AND 2ND IVs v. NOTTINGHAM HIGH SCHOOL, AWAY, 2ND JUNE, 1949.

The 1st IV were away to a good start and were soon a length up. Though the Nottingham crew tried hard they were unable to make any impression and the School crew went on to win by 1 lengths.

The 2nd IV gained about a length at the start and the crew, rowing well, were able to increase their lead to just over 2i lengths.

ST. PETER'S SCHOOL R.C. v. LEEDS UNIVERSITY R.C.

15TH JUNE, 1949.

This return fixture was attended by more success than the first at Leeds.

1ST IV V. LEEDS UNIVERSITY R.C. 2ND IV.

Although they had only rowed in fine boats once before the Leeds crew proved too heavy for our 1st IV. Both crews got away to a good start and at the boathouse the crews were still level. At York City boathouse Leeds began to draw ahead and a "ten" through Scarborough Bridge and a good take-in gave Leeds a win by 1 lengths. 2ND IV V. LEEDS UNIVERSITY R.C. 3RD IV.

This race in clinkers over six furlongs gave St. Peter's their first win. The 2nd IV started well and, stroked well by I. Whitehead, continued to gain and won by 2 lengths.

3RD IV V LEEDS UNIVERSITY 4TH IV.

The School crew were held at the start but after the initial "tens" were able to draw ahead and by York City boathouse were over a length up. They went on to win by several lengths.

4TH IV V. LEEDS UNIVERSITY 5TH IV.

Rowing the same crew as on the first occasion the School crew were able to reverse the decision decisively. The crew, rowing with more style and with more power, went away at the start and finished 3 lengths up.

NEWARK REGATTA

1ST IV V. DERBY R.C.

The 1st IV were unfortunate at this regatta. Rowing well the School won the first race by over 1 length, but a re-row was claimed by Derby R.C. and this the School were unfortunate enough to lose by 4- length. This unfortunate occurrence has shown the importance of knowing the rules for Boat Races and the N.A.R.A. has performed a useful task in circulating them amongst the Boat Clubs. 2ND IV.

The 2nd IV were more fortunate than the 1st. In the first round they drew Nottingham B.C. and won by nearly 2 lengths. In the second round they were drawn against Nottingham and Union B.C. and, despite a great effort, lost by 1f lengths. 72

3RD IV AT LEEDS REGATTA

The 3rd IV at Leeds Regatta won, for the second year in succession, the Vice-President's Challenge Cup for maiden fours.

Their first two races, against Manchester University and Northwich, were won comfortably. In the final they came up against a York City R.C. crew. The School were well away and a lead of 12 lengths enabled them to get advantage of the bends, and at the boathouse were 2 lengths up. Although York City fought back in the final 2 furlongs they were unable to destroy the 3rd IV's lead, and the School finished the winners by 1 lengths. YORK REGATTA 1st IV entered, as usual, for the White Rose Challenge Cup (rowed in fine boats) for Junior-Senior oarsmen.

The School met Durham School in the first round. Durham drew away slightly on the start and at the School boathouse were just a canvas up. The position was the same at Scarborough Bridge, but on the take-in, Durham, who were rowing a slightly faster rate, increased their lead to win by 11 lengths.

THE 2ND AND 3RD IVS-YORK REGATTA CHALLENGE CUP FOR JUNICR

IVs.

The 2nd IV beat Chester-le-Street in the first round by lengths after a good start.

In the quarter-final the School, though rowing hard, were beaten by Northwich R.C.

The 3rd IV were unlucky in their race against Manchester University. Bow's seat broke at the start and after a few strokes jammed altogether and was thereafter practically useless. Manchester University won by several lengths. 4TH IV---JoHN E. GIBBS CHALLENGE CUP FOR MAIDEN FOURS.

The crew rowed well and worked hard. In their first race they beat York City R.C. by 2 lengths, and in the second round they raced Civil Service and won comfortably.

Their third race was against York City and though the crew tried hard they were unable to produce sufficient effort in the take-in and lost by 5 lengths. TYNE REGATTA, 9TH JULY, 1949.

The School entered an Eight for the Rington Challenge Bowl. The Eight beat South Shields A.R.C. in the first round and lost the final to Durham School.

The School 2nd IV, however, succeeded in winning the Ladies Plate Challenge Cup, beating Tynemouth R.C., Durham City "A" and Durham School.

OLD 'PETERITE RACES

The O.P.s were able to float three worthy crews but despite their efforts and determination their state of practice and training could not make much impression on the School boats, all of which were the winners.