BTC Rowing Club

It is with great sadness B.T.C. has to report the passing of our Life Member and Club President, Edward “Ted” Shergold on Saturday, January 7th.

Ted joined B.T.C. around 1945, at the end of the war before a brief spell at the newly founded Southampton A.R.C where he won the A.R.A British Championship Desborough Eights race in the early 1950’s. Rowing as a Senior oarsman he just missed out on a championship in 1959.

After his competitive era of rowing, Ted still rowed for fun, putting crews together for competition at regattas such as Swanage up to the late 1960’s and early 1970’s in the Senior Fours event. After Ted had “hung up his oars”, he was instrumental in the running of the B.T.C., first becoming Club Captain in 1964 & 1965 and then Club Chairman in the late 1960’s (a role he held in the club for several years, making him one of the longest serving in this role). Ted was best suited in the Chairman’s role overseeing numerous aspects of club management from finances to the club regatta that restarted in 1974 after a short break from the regatta calendar. He was Club Chairman during the move from the old premises in the Eastern Docks to our current home on Crosshouse Road during the Ocean Village development. In 1992, Ted decided to hand the role to another longstanding chairman, Denis Woodford, and in 1993 replaced him as Vice President until 1997.

Following the death of his brother, Arthur, in 1997 Ted was voted in as Club President in February 1998, holding this role until his passing. As a life member of B.T.C., a Coastal Four was named after him in 2008 and in 2015 became the first recipient of the new Arthur Shergold Memorial Cup for outstanding dedication to B.T.C spanning almost eight decades, 24 of which he acted as the figure head of the Club.

Ted was also extremely involved with the Hants & Dorset ARA; like his brother, he was a race official and a Life Vice President of the association. In 1986 & 1987 was chosen to be the Association President (a role which can only be held for two years) where he managed the set-up of numerous Hants & Dorset regatta and South Coast courses. In the 1970’s Ted was voted into the South Coast Council, where he, along with Arthur before him and Denis after him, was influential in many South Coast Championships. His dedication to the rowing community was recognised in 2010 when he was awarded the Daily Echo award for service to the Hants & Dorset, in 2006 where he was awarded Life Membership for services to the South Coast Council and A South Coast Lifetime Achievement Award In 2019.

Everyone at B.T.C. IS very thankful and proud of all that Ted has done behind scenes, not just for our club but for the wider rowing community, the Hants & Dorset and the South Coast Championships. Our thoughts are with his family at this difficult time.

Boats loaded for our final of the 2022 season and what a season it has been for BTC!

🏆 56 trophies
🛶 10 regattas
🟢 6 Hants & Dorset champion crews
👬 5 coxswain of the day

Best of luck to all our Championship and Open crews this weekend at for the 65th

It is with great sadness we have to report the passing of our Vice President and Life Member Denis Woodford on Monday 22nd August.

Denis Woodford known to everyone as “Denny” joined the club in 1952 as a young coxswain at the age of just 12. He joined the club as Docks & Marine Rowing Club, but the club changed its name to B.T.C (Southampton) Rowing Club the following year. His first success as a coxen was in 1954 when he coxed his recently promoted Novice Crew to win the Mens Junior Four Hants & Dorset (H&D)Championship. He was also very fortunate that year to represent with his crew, the Hants & Dorset, at the then N.A.R.A (National Amateur Rowing Association) British Championships held at Shoreham. They represented the association as B.T.C (Southampton) and ended up winning the race coming British Champions which was also B.T.C’s first real success under its new name. Denny later rowed himself and won novice in 1956. He made his way up through the statuses eventually becoming a Senior. His big success came winning the Portsmouth Challenge Cup in 1964 with Pete Wardell in the 2 seat, who he originally coxed in 1954.

Denny joined the BTC committee, later becoming the club’s Chairman, seeing the club grow from strength to strength with many successes in local coastal rowing. He then became Vice President of the club shadowing Arthur Shergold, who was President at the time, until 1993 when he became Chairman again until 2008. He then once more became Vice President a position he has held until his death. In 1973 he was the first member to build his own scull the “Scooby Doo” which he didn’t finish till the early 80s because most of his time was taken up running his own business. He also launched many boats in his time most notably the Mercury in 1974. Denny also named boats including the Sotec, Ray Green, Mowgli, Marvel and also the Monarch in 1988 which he was instrumental in organising many fundraising events to raise the then £2,000 needed for the boat. This was the biggest and most expensive project the club undertook at the time. In 2012, after 60 years with the club, B.T.C named their new Coastal Four after Denis in recognition of this continued dedication to the club.

As a committed supporter of the Hants & Dorset ARA he was voted in as a Vice President following his 6 years as Chairman of the H&D (1996-2001), becoming its President from (2003-2004), an honour only 3 other members have held. He also became a H&D Race Official in 1997 holding that position until 2019 when Covid-19 suspended competition in the 2020 season.

In 2006 he became a member of the South Coast Championships (SCC) council helping to organise and run many South Coast Championship regattas including sourcing the trophies and medals for these prestigious events.

Denny received numerous honours and awards after his many years of service to B.T.C Rowing Club the H&D & the SCC. He was first awarded in 2004, winning the Daily Echo trophy in memory of Arthur Chatfeild for services to the H&D after his long stint as Chairman & President. He was next awarded the title of H&D life Vice President in recognition of all the years given representing the H&D as a volunteer officer. Denny also became a life member of B.T.C around this time which also began the famous Tuesday night bar for the older boys to come down and have a chat about the good old days over a pint. In 2014 Denny became the first recipient of the B.T.C Outstanding Dedication Award in memory of Arthur Shergold. This was awarded at B.T.C’s recently revived Dinner Dance. Most recently, Denny received the Lifetime Achievement award & life membership from the SCC Council in 2021 held at Netley, Southampton.

All these awards were all so well deserved and local rowing, including B.T.C (Southampton) Rowing Club, would not be around today without people like Denis and the continued commitment showed to rowing and its development over the decades. Our thoughts are with Carol his wife two daughters Kerry & Mandy, Grandson James and the rest of his family.

For those coming to the BTC Regatta today, please be aware that there is a road closure just before Weston Shore ❌

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It’s back!…

The BTC Regatta after party is back after a brief interlude (thanks COVID!)

Where: BTC Rowing Club, SO14 5GZ
When: Saturday, August 13th

Doors open 19:30

Come join us for an evening of fun, laughter and dancing! 🍻

BTC Club members (past and present), friends, family & H&D club members welcome…

Another regatta, another stockpile of silverware for the cabinet 🏆

A full weekend of racing on the sunny Isle of Wight thanks to our hosts

Once again, BTC showed their dominance with wins in the following:

🥇 Ladies Junior 4+
🥇 Mens Senior 4+
🥇 Mens Junior-Senior 4+
🥇 Mens Masters 40 4+
🥇 Mens Junior Single
🏆 Aggregate Cup

Well done to all our crews 🔵⚪️🔵

Eyes are now fixed on the re-scheduled regatta and the final few of the racing season…

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Regatta two of the season saw us head to

Building upon the great work at ; BTC’s trophy shelf just got a little bit heavier…

🥇Ladies Junior
🥇 Ladies Senior
🥇 Men’s Junior Senior
🥇 Men’s 40+
🏆 Fastest Ladies crew (…’of the modern era’)

A great day all round thanks to
Roll on Regatta 3 with

What a start to the 2022 Regatta Season! 🏆

BTC did what we do best, and dominated the podium with wins in multiple categories:

🥇Women’s senior scull
🥇Women’s Novice 4+
🥇Women’s Junior 4+
🥇 women’s Senior 4+
🥇 Men’s JS
🥇 Men’s Vets 40+
🥈🥉Men’s Novice Scull
🥈 Men’s Senior Pair
🥇 Cox of the day

Thanks to for hosting a great day at ! Looking forward the next Regatta with

Want to learn something new, fun & challenging? Longing to dust off your old salty rowing legs? Or just curious to dip your toe into the world or rowing?…then this post is for you!

BTC are holding a Taster Day on May 7th

All ages and abilities are welcome!

Spaces are limited so be sure to register your interest today! DM us on our socials , or via our email [email protected]

The football bar is open! Come along for a pre-match drink, open 12-3pm today

Results from our Spring Head Race today. Well done to all that raced 😄

Defibrillators save lives! Can you help us reach our fundraising goal?

As a busy and active rowing club with members and visitors of all ages and stages of life, we are fundraising to buy a defib of our own.

In a week we’ve reached just over half way to our fundraising target. A big thanks to all those that have donated so far. Please share far and wide to help us reach our goal.

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Great results for our scullers today at the first race of the season: Christchurch’s Head of the Stour. Well done to all that raced and a big congrats to Ben, Phil, Kath, Emily and Malc for their wins in the single scull. Watch this space for more to come! 🏆

BTC turns 95! 🎂

Formed in 1927, BTC is one of four rowing clubs in

Originally called Southern Railway (Docks & Marine) Rowing Club, it served to provide a recreational, water-based activity for the male members of the then, Southern Railway Docks Board’s Sports & Social Club.

With the privatisation of Southern Railway after the war, Southampton Docks business activities were taken over by the British Transport Commission (B.T.C) in 1947. However, it wasn’t until 1953 that the rowing club changed it’s named to what it is today; B.T.C (Southampton) R.C.

The 70’s and 80’s saw some of the biggest changes to the club, including a change to boathouse location in both decades. The last of which was to Crosshouse Road, where you will still find us to this day; under the shadows of the

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BTC Rowing Club Defibrillator, organized by Ed Jeffreys

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Did you know that February 11th was International Women and Girls in Science Day?

To mark this special day, we celebrated a few of our inspirational club members who work in STEM (science, technology, engineering, mathematics) industries on our Stories, but we feel they deserve their own spot on the grid!

👉🏻Alessandra, PhD Student in Physics and Astronomy
👉🏻 Katie, DEFRA (Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs) Fisheries Scientist
👉🏻 Becky, Biotechnology Research & Development Scientist

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BTC Spring Head of the River Race…

Back with a bang for 2022! 🏆

An event not to be missed! Be sure to register your entry today

Mike Wardell

Long time member of BTC rowing club

Sadly passed away on 4th January 2022 after a short illness

Will be sadly missed by all Family and Friends

The funeral Service will be held on Monday 24th January at 10am
at the Wessex Vale Crematorium, Bubb Lane, West End, SO30 2HL

Followed by reception at the Ageas Bowl from 11.15
All relatives and Friends are welcome to attend.
Family flowers only please, but donations, if so desired, can be made to Asthma Research c/o Co-operative Funeral Directors [email protected]

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BTC Rowing Club, Crosshouse Road, Southampton, SO14 5GZ.

This weekend we took a trip to the island for the final regatta of the Hants
and Dorset Rowing season at Newport.

Proud moments for BTC with wins for our men’s novice 4+, ladies senior 4+, ladies junior 4+, men’s junior pair and men’s junior scull across the weekend. Row offs next week, and training in full swing for the South Coast Championships! 🏆🥇🏆

A great effort from B.TC. club members both on and off the water this weekend, with our own home regatta at Weston Shore yesterday and returning again today for Southampton Amateur Rowing Club’s turn to host.

A massive congrats to all our winning crews and a big thank you to all our volunteers, supporters and club members that made this weekend possible.

Wins for:

Men’s Novice 4+
Ladies Novice 4+
Ladies Junior 4+
Ladies Senior 4+
Men’s Junior Scull

Double wins for:
Ladies Junior Pair

Plus Rhys winning Cox of the Day today, wins for our mixed crews race on both days and many 2nd and 3rd placings helping us to secure the Aggregate Cup both days 🏆🏆, a strong effort from all!

A full update of all the racing action will be published in August’s newsletter (if you don’t already receive it and would like to, just let us know by dropping us a message) 💙

Final preparations underway this morning for our BTC home regatta on Weston Shore, with racing commencing from 10:30am. A massive thanks to our club members, volunteers and our club captains for all the practical help and behind-the-scenes work that has made today possible.

• Do not attend if showing any of the Covid-19 symptoms or if you have been told to
isolate as per latest government guidelines
• Recommended use of face masks in and around crowded areas such as the food tents
• Hand Sanitise regularly
• Clean shared equipment touch points (blade handles, pins and gates etc.)

Please respect others space and continue to act carefully and cautious to keep yourself ans all attending safe.

We look forward to seeing you come and support today! Good luck to all rowing 💙

Some great rowing and wins for our BTC rowers in recent weeks! Here are the highlights...

Kath (.apples) landing a bronze medal at the British Offshore Championships 🥉

Ray winning the Masters J single scull 🥇

A successful day at the club at Poole Regatta last week with wins in the 4+ for the Men’s Seniors, Ladies Masters, Ladies Juniors, Ladies Novices, and Sam () in the novice scull.🏆

And and winning the Ladies Junior Pair race at Southsea Regatta last Saturday! @
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We’re back! The long awaited return to Swanage yesterday, for the first of the championship regattas of the season...

True BTC spirit both on an off the water and wins for our Ladies Novice 4+, Ladies Junior 4+, Ladies Senior 4+ and Mens JS crews along with second place for our Ladies Novice 4+ 🔵⚪️

MARILYN II

Our new coastal four was launched yesterday afternoon. A massive thank you for all those members and friends, past and present that came to support and all who have been involved in the process.

Marilyn II- we look forward to your many wins to come!

Thank you to Matt and Ian for capturing the day 💙

This weekend we held a club head race for BTC members. Great effort from all those that took part and helped in running it. Getting ready for the long-awaited season of racing ahead 💙

Thanks to for capturing for us 📷

We’re loving being back on the water at BTC 💙💙💙💙

With the clocks going forward this weekend, brighter days are ahead of us! We can’t wait to welcome back our rowers from tomorrow 💙
If you’ve enquired recently about trying rowing at BTC we’ll be in touch very soon...

Coastal Rowing - Updates - Colin Fagan, Lymington A. R. C.

http://www.coastalrowing.org/updates/2021/1/12/colin-fagan-lymington-a-r-c.html?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=facebook

Coastal Rowing - Updates - Colin Fagan, Lymington A. R. C. It is with great sadness that we have to report the passing of Colin Fagan, Lymington's Club Pre...

Photos from Shanklin Sandown Rowing Club's post

Coastal Rowing - Updates - New Secretary at BTC Rowing Club.

Coastal Rowing - Updates - New Secretary at BTC Rowing Club. BTC have a new Hon Secretary - Tasmin Hannan. Contact details are - Address -12 Englefield Road...

The slipway is looking very quiet this morning without the hustle and bustle of the BTC family getting ready to go afloat. We might not be able to train together for a while, but we’re staying positive and motivated at home... winter training doesn’t stop here! See you all soon 💙 .0

Some beautiful autumnal skies in recent days. Happy Wednesday... the weekend is closer than it was yesterday 😍

BTC CLUB NEWS
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Following last night’s Captain’s Meeting we say a farewell and massive thank you to Tom Stanley for his hard work and commitment in captaining the club this past year and welcome Mike Weaver back as club captain...

We’re loving being on the water!
Grateful we’re currently able to operate and train in accordance with gov guidelines in a covid- secure fashion.

Some snaps from our sessions this morning.... and do follow us on instagram to keep up to date with all we’re up to this autumn 🍂🚣🏽‍♀️

Message us if you’re interested in coming down and finding out more about joining us 💪