The Boat Club

A.S.M.s they heated stones, with the aid of another patrols kindling, to red heat and put them in a pit with the roast and earth on top for four hours. Something must have gone wrong. The roast came out nearly the same as it had gone in. MONDAY, 1St AUGUST.

Monday saw a trip round the district. Most of the scenery was the seat in front or drops of rain on the windows. We had a long stop, after a small meal in the coach, at Brecon. Then we went on touring round and when the sun came out we nearly got stuck in the mud at Llangorse lake, when most of us rowed, or tried to (the boats were not perfect). It was on the way back that one of the A.S.M.s asked for an item from each patrol to serve as entertainment for the camp fire. The camp fire went well with the leadership of the above mentioned A.S.M. and two guiding guitarists. The weather was fine with no rain except for one unfortunate A.S.M. who was watered by Otters. The other items served up were successful, although one patrol produced a very clever performance which relatively few, if any, understood. The day ended with a prayer as the moon shone high above in the sky. TUESDAY, 2nd AUGUST.

The rain came, as always, on this the day of packing up. Nothing much could be done except hope for better weather. Some unwise members attempted a walk to the highest mountain in the district, but were fogged off and made a shorter journey and came back thoroughly wet and miserable. This was the day of suet pudding. One foolish character forgot to replenish the water in the billy and so Mr. Craine was greeted with, what he called, an undercooked pudding and a billy with no bottom. WEDNESDAY, 3rd AUGUST.

The last day started at the unbelievable hour of half-past five. The last packing was done in showery weather and we left, after hot soup and cornflakes, by coach as the horse-box was not available. The camp was greatly enjoyed by all and our thanks go to Mr. Craine with help from Mr. Allen, Medlycott, Blackford and Dizzy Wood.

I.D.C.S.

After the most successful Easter Term we have ever had, the Summer Term was a disappointment. Five cups were won this season, one in fact by each crew down to the 6th IV, but only the three lower N's won events in the Summer. One ought here to take into account that in May the personnel of every school crew was unfortunately affected by the fact that five of the best oarsmen were unable to row for the Summer Term. However, every crew achieved some success and was repeatedly stimulated by holding off the challenge of the next crew in the school hierarchy.

The 1st VIII was fortunate in having two strong replacements in Budge and Medlycott, but having rowed mostly in Clinker N's they understandably took some time to adjust themselves to a Shell VIII. The first half of the season culminated in our attempt to win the Schools' VIII's Cup, at Chester, a highly prized trophy which we have so nearly won in the past. We are very grateful to York City R.C. for lending us their sectional Shell VIII, and this did much for the confidence of the crew. Here, as at Nottingham, however, we were beaten by a strong King's Chester crew. 36

The VIII then rowed as IV's for the remainder of the season, and divided easily into a Shell and Clinker IV. Just as the former possessed greater watermanship, the latter had more power, and it was obvious the difference in speed would eventually be little. In fact the 2nd IV could match the 1st in Clinkers, but though promising in practice they never raced well in a Shell IV, and their races at Durham and Leeds were not convincing. The 1st IV had an excellent day at Durham, winning three races and losing to the eventual winners in the semi-final. The season came to an end with a good row in the Final of the Junior-Senior VIIIs. at Leeds.

The VIII owed a great deal to Hardman, who as captain, gave great determination to the crew. Hardman and Boyd have rowed in the 1st VIII for three years and have earned many successes for the School. Stephenson also made his mark on the 1st VIII and IV, and as stroke was something of a "find", for in January he was one of the junior members and had little experience of stroking. As an VIII, the crew had great potential, which had they had just a little longer together, would surely have been realised.

The 3rd IV was young for a junior crew, and over the second half of the season was dogged with the ill-luck of racing in the same event as the 1st IV. The three ways of avoiding such "doubling" all have disadvantages, but some effort must be made to minimize its occurrence. They always held their own against the 4th IV, who were a tough and determined crew, and who won the maiden IVs. at Durham. The 5th IV won their event at Durham and at Leeds, having re-rowed the semi-final immediately before, they lost to the 6th IV in the Final of the Maiden IVs. The 6th IV varied considerably in practice, but here brought home the trophy usually won by our 3rd or 4th IVs. The 4th, 5th and 6th IVs. are all to be congratulated on their season.

The Colts VIII was weakened by the injury of H. J. Robinson, but after being reshuffled they settled down well, and on the results of the Lancaster Colts Regatta could claim to be the third fastest Colts VIII in the North. A good Colts' IV went on to row at York Regatta.

The racing of the VIIIs. in the School Regatta was the best for some years, and we are grateful for the part played by Mr. Dixon, who is free to coach in the Summer only. An innovation this year was the VIIIs. event between novice oarsmen racing at the end of their first term's boating, which took place as a curtain-raiser before the Commemoration Races. These crews were coached by Mr. Duncan, and it is evident that selection for the Colts VIII next year has greatly been facilitated.

The House Races provided their usual excitement. The Queens and Dronfield Nails. appeared to be strongest, and it is to their credit that they proved so, but Grove are much to be congratulated on holding Dronfield to half a length. Queens improved their form over the weekend and in the Final beat Dronfield by two lengths, but it is fair to mention that for this race Dronfield had lost a 1st VIII Colour through illness. The House IVs. varied less in standard this year and after some close races School House beat Queens in the Final.

The season concluded with some enjoyable O.P. races at Commemoration.

RESULTS

Saturday, 7th May. YORK SPRING REGATTA.

Senior VIIIs.

Ist VIII lost to Hollingworth Lake (winners). 37

Saturday, 2ISt May. NOTTINGHAM REGATTA.

Junior-Senior VIIIs 1st VIII lost to King's School Chester (winners).

Junior IVs 3rd IV lost to Nottingham and Union B.C.

Maiden IVs 4th IV lost to Nottingham and Union B.C.

Wednesday, 25th May. Triangular Match v, Durham School and Lancaster R.G.S.

Durham School 7 points; St. Peter's School 4 points; Lancaster R.G.S. I point. 1st VIII beat Lancaster R.G.S., and lost to Durham School. 3rd IV beat Lancaster R.G.S., and lost to Durham School. 4th IV beat Lancaster R.G.S. and Durham School.

Colts VIII lost to Lancaster R.G.S. and to Durham School.

Saturday, 28th May. CHESTER REGATTA.

School VIIIs 1st VIII lost to King's School, Chester (winners).

Junior IVs 3rd IV lost to Bradford G.S. 1st IV.

Maiden IVs 4th IV beat Bradford G.S. znd IV and lost to King's School, Chester.

Saturday, 4th June. Triangular Match. 3rd, 4th and 5th IVs v. 1st, 2nd and 3rd

IVs of Archbishop Holgate's G.S. and Hymer's College.

Archbishop Holgate's G.S. 5 points; St. Peter's School 4 points; Hymer's College o points. 3rd IV beat Hymer's College ist IV and lost to Archbishop Holgate's G.S. 1st IV. 4th IV beat Hymer's College znd IV and lost to Archbishop Holgate's G.S. 2nd IV. 5th IV beat Hymer's College 3rd IV and Archbishop Holgate's G.S. 3rd IV.

Saturday, 4th June. LANCASTER COLTS REGATTA.

Colts VIII lost to Lancaster R.G.S. and beat Sir John Deane's School.

Saturday, 18th June. YORK REGATTA.

Junior IVs ist IV beat Kingston R.C., lost to Goole N.D.L.B. (winners). School IVs 2nd IV beat Bradford G.S. Ist IV and lost to Archbishop Holgate's G.S. ist IV in the Final. 3rd IV lost to Archbishop Holgate's ist IV.

School Novice IVs 4th IV beat Bradford G.S. and lost to Consett G.S. (winners).

Maiden IVs 5th IV beat St. John's College, Hymer's College, and lost to Archbishop Holgate's G.S. 2nd IV. 6th IV beat Hull University, Goole N.D.L.B. and John O'Gount B.C. and lost to St. John's College in the Final. 7th IV beat R.A.F., Church Fenton and lost to Willows R.C.

Colts IV beat Goole N.D.L.B. and lost to St. John's College (winners).

Wednesday, 22nd June. DURHAM REGATTA. Junior-Senior IVs 2nd IV lost to Durham A.R.C. (winners). 38

Junior IVs zst IV beat Durham School Colts, Bede College, and Newcastle University, and lost to Rutherford College (winners). 3rd IV lost to Rutherford College (winners).

Maiden IVs 4th IV beat Bradford G.S., University College B.C. Peterhouse Cambridge B.C., and Durham A.R.C. to win Div. B of Lady Herachell Plate.

Schools Novice IVs 5th IV beat Newcastle R.G.S. and Durham School to win the Cup.

Saturday, 25th June. LEEDS REGATTA. Junior-Senior VIIIs 1st VIII beat Tees A.R.C. and lost to Derwent R.C. in the Final. Junior-Senior IVs znd IV lost to Royal West Coast, Sweden and to Durham A.R.C.

Junior IVs 1st IV beat Runcorn R.C., Lancaster R.G.S. and after dead-heating with York

City, lost the re-row. 3rd IV beat Leeds University and lost to Bradford G.S. 1st IV. 4th IV lost to York City R.C. and Kingston R.C.

Maiden IVs 5th IV beat Bradford A.R.C., Winsford Verdings, Chester City G.S., St. John's

College and lost to St. Peter's School 6th IV in the Final. 6th IV beat Northwick, Archbishop Holgate's G.S., Nottingham B.C. Bradford

G.S. and St. Peter's School 5th IV to win the Cup. 7th IV beat Hollingworth Lake and lost to Nottingham University.

Wednesday, 15th June. SCHOOL REGATTA. Intermediate VIIIs

A beat B by 3 lengths in 4.52.

Pacers beat Colts B by r length in 4.42

B beat Colts B by i length in 5.05.

Final: A beat Pacers by II lengths in 4.47.

Novice IVs

D beat C easily in 5.33.

E beat B by r length in 5.33.

D beat A by zi lengths in 5.55.

Final: D beat E by 4 lengths in 5.04.

House Races Senior VIIIs, Saturday 16th July

Dronfield beat Rise easily in 4.20.

Grove beat Temple by r length in 4.10.

School House beat Manor by a canvas in 4.16.

Dronfield beat Grove by 1 length in 4.08.

Queens beat School House by II- lengths in 4.12.

Final, Monday, 18th July: Queens beat Dronfield by 2 lengths in 4.09.

Junior IVs, Saturday, 15th July

Dronfield beat Manor by 5 lengths in 4.07.

School House beat Grove by J length in 4.00.

Temple beat Rise (scratched).

Queens beat Dronfield by II lengths in 3.56.

School House beat Temple by 41 lengths in 3.58.

Final, Monday, 18th July: School House beat Queens by I length in 4.03.

Saturday, 23rd July. COMMEMORATION RACES. 1st and 2nd VIIIs beat Old Peterites.

CREWS: 1st VIII—K. D. Lockwood (Bow), A. C. W. Budge, A. S. Medlycott, J. R. S. Lazenby, T. B. Ward, I. L. Boyd, G. F. Hardman, P. St.G. Stephenson (Str.), K. N. Murray (Cox). All awarded 1st VIII Colours. D. S. Mair, Esq. (Coach). 1st IV—K. D. Lockwood (Bow), I. L. Boyd, G. F. Hardman, P. St.G.Stephenson (Str.), K. N. Murray (Cox). 2nd IV—T. B. Ward (Bow), J. R. S. Lazenby, A. S. Medlycott, A. C. W Budge (Str.), R. J. Mawer (Cox)*. *—Awarded 2nd VIII Colours. 3rd IV—C. J. M. Duckworth (Bow), J. K. Park, N. E. Tomlinson, M. A. Groundwater (Str.), J. R. Bailey (Cox). All awarded 2nd VIII Colours. P. H. Bolton, Esq. (Coach). 4th IV—M. G. Mallinson (Bow), P. R. H. Blackford, R. I. Moss, W. N. Marshall (Str.), A. W. Fieldhouse (Cox). All awarded 2nd VIII Colours. P. M. Nixon, Esq. (Coach).

5th IV—P. J. Doyle (Bow), I. R. D. McGrath, P. T. Summers, G. M. Barton (Str.), R. F. Davies (Cox), G. M. Austin, Esq. (Coach).

6th IV—C. J. Pearson (Bow), I. M. Crombie, J. N. Yellowly, P. S. Oglesby (Str.), D. P. Turnbull (Cox), G. M. Austin, Esq. (Coach). 7th IV—B. Lumley-Holmes (Bow), P. M. Darley, R. K. Hall, J. D. Cartwright (Str.), B. S. Wallis (Cox), J. H. Dixon, Esq. (Coach). Colts VIII—G. L. Pettinger (Bow), P. R. M. Macartney, M. K. Bower, P. Scaife K. J. Sargeant*, A. S. Carr*, J. A. S. Bern, D. J. Doyle (Str.), R. F. Davis (Cox), C. P. M. Duncan, Esq. (Coach). *—Awarded Colts Colours.

Colts IV—M. K. Bower (Bow), P. Scaife, K. J. Sargeant, A. S. Carr (Str.),

W. R. Copeland (Cox), D. S. Mair, Esq. (Coach).

RUGGER

OLD PETERITE MATCH—SATURDAY, 10th DECEMBER, 1966. "The closing date for applications to play in the above match is the 23rd November, 1966. When applying, please state fully, name, house, years at school and details of playing experience, position etc.

It is hoped that as many recent school leavers as possible will apply so as to prevent the game from becoming an 'old crocks' match.

Applications should be sent to Bill Thompson, The Flat, Meed House, North Road, Retford, Notts".