Dart Totnes ARC: News

Totnes & Bridgetown Royal Regatta - Saturday 25th June 2011

2011-06-21T07:50:00.000-07:00

Hi everyoneHere is some important information for the Regatta to be held at Dart Totnes ARC on 25th June 2011. I will email it to those I have already been sent details.From the Regatta Committee: General information for competitors/clubs Firstly, a huge thank you to all clubs for their entries. Your support has, however, made it extremely difficult to cater

Safety and Boat Care

2011-02-26T06:20:00.000-08:00

Hi everyoneI would like to remind all club members that whilst they are using a DTARC boat they are responsible for the care and maintenance of it. This includes the time it is resting on tressels. It has been reported that there have been a few occasions where boats have been returned unwashed at the end of the session or have suffered some level of damage whilst being transported to and from

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to DTARC

2010-12-23T15:07:00.001-08:00

HiOn behalf of the DTARC Committee may I wish all Club Members, their Families and Friends a very Merry Christmas and a prosperous New Year.I am aware that some rowers are keeping to a strict training program over the Festive Period! Others may well be enjoying a break in their program due to weather conditions! Others just enjoying the Holiday...To all those that will be rowing on Boxing Day,

Totnes Late Night Shopping - Stewards

2010-12-23T15:01:00.000-08:00

Hi everyoneJust a quick message to all those club members who volunteered their time to helping Totnes Town Council in their Christmas Festival.The three nights spent stewarding were really enjoyable and I hope rewarding for those that put on the orange tabard!A big thank you for those that stepped up to the plate on 21st where snow and ice conspired to keep some of us away!I have seen a video on

Christmas Social - TONIGHT (Fri 17th Dec) has been POSTPONED

2010-12-17T04:11:00.000-08:00

Hi there....Well! It's all very pretty BUT the forecast is for more of the same with temperatures falling tonight. That means ice and tough driving conditions.It is not only the getting to the clubhouse but also getting home again, in what would be more difficult road conditions.The only conclusion that I can come to is that the conditions are too bad for safe travelling. It is regrettable but my

First night of Late Night Shopping - a la Totnes!

2010-12-08T15:20:00.000-08:00

Hi there and a Ho Ho HoWell the first night of Late Night Shopping has been ticked off!Thank you to Will, Simon, Kath, Devon, Matt and Rory for being the first! The evening was bitterly cold but we knew it would be and so those extra layers of clothing were essential. Hats were vital as were those warm mittens.The roles we undertook were that of patrolling the main thoroughfare (High Street)

Totnes Late Night Christmas Shopping - Stewards briefing document

2010-12-03T03:33:00.000-08:00

Objective Totnes Late Night Christmas Shopping evenings are major events incorporating trade stands and public entertainment. They take place between 18:00 and 22:00 on Tuesday 7th, 14th and 21st December and are expected to draw large crowds of up to several thousand on each of the three evenings. The objectives are:- To minimise the risk to the health and safety of Members of the public

BREAKING NEWS - Wycliffe Head is Cancelled

2010-12-02T08:23:00.000-08:00

Hi everyoneI have just checked the Wycliffe website regarding the Head Race on Saturday 4th December.I spoke with the organiser earlier today and discussed the weather situation and travel restrictions facing DTARC in particular. A decision has now been taken by Wycliffe Head organising committee that the Head Race is CANCELLED. There will be a full refund being made in due course.The link will

A BIG thank you!

2010-11-28T09:06:00.000-08:00

Hi I hope everyone had a very enjoyable evening at the Living Coasts last night. Both the Mayor of Totnes, Cllr Tony Whitty and his wife Caroline, the Mayoress, had a fantastic evening. I know they would not mind me repeating that they both thought the Club was fantastic and everyone seemed really happy and pleased to be there. In particular they thought the interaction and mutual respect

Christmas Social - Friday 17th December 1830 - 2330

2010-11-27T08:23:00.000-08:00

Hi everyoneThe Clubhouse has not been booked for Friday 17th December by any external organisation or private individual....... a perfect excuse for us to gather for a little Christmas social evening.There have been quite a few members who would like to see the Club being used a little more for the members and so the clubhouse has been booked for Friday 17th December.It would be fantastic if

COLD WEATHER!

2010-11-26T11:59:00.000-08:00

Hi everyoneYou will already be aware thatwe are experiencing a cold snap. Temperatures have dropped to below freezing overnight. Daytime temperatures are not much above double figures!All rowers are reminded to wear appropriate clothing for any water training session. Listen to your coaches. Heed their advice and keep warm. Use a hat!Again you are reminded that everyone has to make their own risk

The Good, The Bad and The Bacon!

2010-11-23T01:24:00.000-08:00

HiNow that the days are getting colder, the thought of a 'bacon-buttie' after training on a weekend is a mouth-watering motivator, PLEASE, if you wish to avail yourselves of this facility ensure the pan is cleaned and the kitchen squared away after.The Clubhouse, as a venue, is an income earner for this club. When those hiring the premises are asked to leave it in the same state they find it -

DTARC Events Calendar

2010-11-20T11:16:00.001-08:00

Hi everyoneI have now been able to upload information onto the website calendar.Check out the dates for WEARA regattas next year and other activities such as Training Camps that have been 'penciled in'. Talking of Training Camps, Suzanne Hutchings will be the Club TC co-ordinator. If you have any questions, concerns or just want information about when, who and how the TC will affect DTARC life I

Totnes Late Night Christmas Shopping

2010-11-19T16:01:00.000-08:00

Hi everyoneTotnes Town Council have asked us for assistance during their planned 'Late Night Christmas Shopping' evenings to be held on Tuesday 7th, 14th and 21st December. The Town Council have requested of us, a team of Stewards to help between 6pm to 10pm on those three nights. DTARC have been asked if we can provide at least 12 volunteers (18+ yrs) for each evening, but the more the merrier.

Club Dinner Dance - Saturday 27th November 2010 - Raffle

2010-11-14T06:16:00.000-08:00

Hi thereThe Club Dinner Dance is rapidly approaching and by all accounts appears to be extremely well supported. Thank you.There will be a raffle during the evening and so would ask that anyone that has a suitable raffle prize that they would like to donate to pass it to either Chelsie or Louise or me.Thank youBen

Pigeon Holes!

2010-11-14T06:10:00.000-08:00

HiI am looking for some pigeon holes for the Clubhouse in order that mail, letters, notes and other messages can be left for the relevant Committee member/officer at the Club.Does anyone have a set of pigeon holes that can be donated for club use. Indeed anything that could be utilsed for such a purpose.ThanksBenYou can email me at captain@darttotnes.co.uk

REMINDER - Cold Weather & Water Safety

2010-11-14T05:56:00.000-08:00

Hi everyoneI wish to remind ALL rowers that with the onset of colder weather conditions and other seasonal effects everyone using the river should be mindful of the following before setting out.You are responsible for your own 'Risk Assessment'The Club will make decisions on rowing based on weather conditions from time to time that may affect all or just certain groups of rowers. You are reminded

Have your say in setting our Club Rules!

2010-11-12T07:51:00.000-08:00

Hi everyone,Please read the following from Ed on the work being undertaken by the 'Rules Group'. There will be posters placed around the Club as well. It is important that you have your say and contribute ideas, thoughts and suggestions to Ed and his team.These rules exist to ensure the Club is run effectively, fairly and with the best interests of the members, equipment and the Club in

Autumn Head 2010 - Thank you

2010-11-06T12:03:00.000-07:00

Hi everyone,I have written a letter of thanks to everyone who helped organise and run the very successful Autumn Head last Saturday.I would like to thank as well all those that rowed in the race. I thought that the weather would be on the difficult side of Autumnal but in the end it was a dry and sunny day.I have included below the open letter to the volunteers and officials that ensured the 'day

Last Date For Dinner Dance Tickets

2010-11-06T08:11:00.000-07:00

Hi there.The absolute last date to get your tickets for the Club Dinner Dance is Wednesday 10th November. See Louise or Chelsie.Ben

Club Committee and other web page changes.....

2010-11-05T15:44:00.000-07:00

Hi Just a quick post to keep you up to date with alterations to our website. Following from the recent elections and preliminary review of the website, there are several changes that have to be made to information available to those visiting the website.These alterations and updates will take a little while longer so please bear with us.The results of the Autumn Head should be made available very

FOR SALE - single scull

2010-11-03T16:07:00.000-07:00

Hi folksFor Sale: Pienert 26 single scull about 15 years old with Dreissigacker Macon blades.This is a Kevlar racing single scull and is a little weathered requiring a bit of work. The attached photos were taken a few days ago.Due to spending all water time on sailing boats and other craft the owner has not had the time to get this racing scull back onto the water. Therefore all reasonable offers

Club Dinner Dance - Saturday 27th November 2010

2010-11-02T16:10:00.000-07:00

Hi everyoneThis is a reminder to everyone that the Club Dinner Dance at The Living Coasts, is rapidly approaching. Louise and Chelsie have put a great deal of effort into organising this event for us. Several of us have already paid for tickets and provided their menu choices. Please complete your menu choices and get your money to either Louise or Chelsie ASAP!!!!Lets make this event a really

IMPORTANT REMINDER to all Rowers-Weil's disease

2010-10-31T10:56:00.000-07:00

Hi thereI was going to start the Captain's Blog with a welcome message. I will have to defer that for this important reminder to all our club members and visitors when going afloat. The news of Olympic Rower, Andy Holmes' sudden death recently has been a shock. More so because of the nature of the disease that was responsible. Weil's Disease is uncommon in this Country but should not be ignored.