Plenty happening at the Gaunt
Website improvements, progress on river safety, dates for the diary and a call for a few extra pairs of hands.
It’s been a busy few weeks at Lancaster John O’Gaunt, with plenty happening both on and off the water.
The latest JOGSLETTER brings together some of the key club updates, along with a couple of dates that are definitely worth getting into the diary.
A refreshed club website
We’ve given the club website a bit of a makeover, making it easier to find the things members actually need for rowing.
And yes — quite a few hours have gone into it!
Some of the new and improved features
We’ve brought together some of the club’s most useful tools and resources, with a few new additions along the way. Click any of the boxes below to take a look.
The Members’ Area also brings together resources covering safety, training, boats and equipment, welfare, racing, events and club documents.
Can I Row Today?
Our new traffic-light system gives members a quick way to check whether conditions are suitable for singles, doubles, quads, fours and eights.
It brings together river level, sustained wind and forecast gusts, making it much easier to get a quick picture of conditions before boating.
A quick look before heading out may save a slightly more exciting row than you had planned!
Check rowing conditions →Encouraging progress on the fish pass
Club representatives met with United Utilities in July to discuss safety around the fish pass.
United Utilities were able to observe the temporary buoy installation from the river and see how crews leaving the landing stage could inadvertently be drawn towards the hazard.
Encouragingly, United Utilities supports the idea of a permanent buoy line and has offered to fund a professional river survey and the initial installation of an agreed system.
Dates for the diary
End of Learn to Row Celebration
Join us at JOG after Wednesday’s session to celebrate the end of Learn to Row.
Come along for a catch-up and a well-earned hot dog with all the toppings. Food will be £4 per person.
JOG 184th Foundation Dinner
This year’s Foundation Dinner takes place at Lancaster Golf Club, with arrival from 6:30pm for 7:30pm.
The evening will include a quiz, buffet and awards presentation, with plenty of time to catch up with old friends and get to know some new faces too.
Please complete the sign-up form by Saturday 12 September.
Can you lend a hand?
Like every community club, JOG relies on members giving a little bit of their time to keep things moving.
Grant applications
If you have experience with grants — or simply fancy helping us look for future funding opportunities — please speak to a committee member.
Learn to Row & Development
A massive thank you to everyone who already helps at LtR and Development sessions.
Extra helpers are always appreciated, so please sign up if you’re available.
Six wins at Hollingworth
A big well done to everyone who raced at Hollingworth Lake. It was a fantastic day for JOG, with six wins, several finals, first medals, first away races and one or two memorable moments along the way.
Read the Hollingworth race report →There’s plenty happening around the club at the moment, and as always a huge thank you goes to everyone who gives their time — whether that’s coaching, organising, towing trailers, helping sessions or working quietly away behind the scenes.
Plenty happening, and plenty still to come.
Gaunt to the fore.
