ROWING.

Gisborne Times, Volume XXVII, Issue 2660, 16 November 1909, Page 6

ROWING.

POVERTY BAY ROWING GuUB

The committee of the Poverty Bay Rowing Club held their weekly meeting at the Cosmopolitan Club last night, Mr. J. Webb (captain) occupying the chair. /• . _ The question of forming a local Roavinor Association aaws discussed, and it was finally decided not to form such a body. , , , For past services to the club as coxswains the following were allowed one season’s rowing free: J; Walters, B. McLeod, and J. Lang. Last week’s visiting committee reported that everything was going well, and the crews were still very active in training. , ... It Avas decided to have a committee meeting on Wednesday evening next at the club-house at 5 o’clock in the evening to arrange about the creAys for racing on Friday and Saturday should The tides suit. , , , , ~ Mr. M. McLeod wes elected to the committee in place of Mr A. Pritchard, avlio had resigned. . The visiting committee for this Aveek are Messrs J. Webb and A. McConnell. NOTES. (By “Double Scull.”) Congratulations to the Gisborne RoAving Club on having every crew that entered come to the post. Too often have? numerous entries Been received, and then creivs failed to keep training and finally dropped out. • . The crews in the Poverty Bay shed are all training, and a few are appended, but it is a pity tg see some of tliG. m.Gnif>6’rs uttoily disicgarding the rule as to \A r earing dub uniform. Nothing looks : worse - than a oreiv with all varieties of head-gear, and it is hardly necessary to remind members that only a Aveek or two ago “Double Scull” referred to this rule, and to the fact that the management intended to see it carried out. A. McConnell, as “stroke,” is rowing well, and pays the attention to his crew that spells success. Other strokes might Folloav this example. Three imagines himself in such fettle that his attendance is unnecessary—purely imagination. Two is screwing very badly; should sit up and hold his slide. Boat is rowing well, and keeps his eyes on his work. H. Holschier, a new “stroke, _ with a strong lift. Three pulls Avith his arms; should use his slide and legs more. Two is inclined to Avatch his oar. Bow is improving fast. J. Webb, as “stroke,” still maintains a keen interest in the game, and rowing well. Three should watch his slide as Be takes the Avater. Tavo sloav Avith liis hands. Bow inclined to crouch; should throiv his head and shoulders back.

G. Douglas, a now “stroke,” is rowing neatly, but should pull right through to the chest. Three is a trifle slow on tho catch; does not- swing. Two, inclined to rush his stroke; rather too anxious. Bow, must keep his eyes on the boat. S. Ledger, as “stroke,” is inclined to screw badly. Three is very keen, but should not rush his slide. Two wants to keep his . head and shoulders up. Bow is inclined to be lazy., J. Newton, “stroke,” is very much out of form; will need to train hard. Three, a neat oar, but wants more experience. Two, inclined to take things easy; should put more life into his work. Bow, a keen oarsman and improving fast. J. Nicolas, as “stroke,” is a strong oar, hub rushes his work and screws very badly. Three wants a little more weight on the catch. Two is screwing, and should keep his eyas in the boat. Bow is far too slow with his hands.

F. McConnell is roAving well as “stroke,” and studies his crew. Throe needs to SAving, control his slide, and come a littio further forward on, the catch. Two is scroAying terribly, and making no use of his slide. oav is screwing, and should lift ~.Avith his shoulders on the catch. J. McConnell as stroke inclined to take things easily. Three is screwing, letting his slide run, and his body fall at finish; should sit up. Two is a strong oar, but must Avatch tho time. Boav must keep his eyes off his oav and watch the man in front.

C. Clark, stroke, is inclined to row too fast, and should take his creAv a little steadier. Three must sit up and throw his shoulders into the “catch.” Two loses his slide and screws. Bow is screwing A*ery much, and .slices the water.

Winter as stroke is a strong oar, but is rowing short, and needs to study his men. Three must keep his eves in the boat and watch the time. Two needs to catch .smartly and SAving straight. Boav is screwing very badly, and finishing with hands far too low. J. Stuart as stroke is rowing well, but inclined to bustle his crcAV. Three is inclined to jerk arid watch his oar. Two pulls best oar in the boat, hut could use slide a little more. Bow lets his slide run, and screws. Rees Jones needs no comment. Three needs to Avatch the time. Two is a strong oar, and eager to improve. Boav must watch his catch and keejp time. Might come a little farther forward. A. Kirk, a perfect example or the willing liorse, is roAving Avelf. Three is keen, but inclined to rush liis stroke. Tavo needs to hold his slide, and drive with the legs. Bow lets his slide run, and- is slow with his hands. Hearty congratulations to Hamilton and Tra'ill on their respective victories. Each deserved success a.s they both took great pains with their crews. Traill, with a very raw crew, deserves special mention for tho way in which he coached the material at Ins disposal, and it is to be hoped that eA r erv stroke aa - ill take the .same pains to teach the young members, with whom a Avord of encouragement goes a Ion" way. In most 'instances the races were evenly contested, hut new oarsmen are again reminded that once they let themselves down, the tpace soon comes off the boat. Ahvays bear jn mind to sit up. Keep the shoulders square, get rid of the and pu the weight on at the start. Keep your eyes on the man in front, and with ordinary condition success is assured.