22nd June 2010
ExeCalibre had another successful race outing in Preston - the race report is here.
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14th June 2010
Congratulations to Anne, Chrissie and Sharon who have
made the GB
Senior Ladies crew for the European
Championships. ExeCalibre women rock! |
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11th June 2010
Would like to welcome
and say thank you to O'Hanlon's
Brewery for sponsoring our new race shirts. Look out for them at
our next race event on the Quay! |
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7th June 2010
Congratulations to Lauren and Lisa who have made the
GB Premier Ladies crew
for the European Championships.
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24th May 2010
Well done to the first few Execalibites who have successfully
joined GB teams for this year's European
Championships. Grahame in Senior
Mixed and Katrina, Scott and Alex to the Under
18 crew. |
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18th May 2010
ExeCalibre once again brought home maximum points from
the weekend's race in Nottingham - the race report is here.
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11th May 2010
Following another successful day's racing in Liverpool
on May 2, the race report is now available here.
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10th May 2010
ExeCalibre won the coveted golden paddle after an eventful
dragon boat race at the EWSA open day, beating the canoeists and rowers.
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20th April 2010
ExeCalibre made a successful start to the race season
in London at the weekend - report here and pictures here.
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20th April 2010
We have a number of upcoming events including
skittles night and displaying the boat at Princesshay this
weekend, as well as a BBQ and chance to try out other watersports
on May 9 - more info here.
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11th April 2010
Well done to everyone who participated in the Time Trials
in the Trapper Canoes and the 01's. Some impressive new
times were set - bring on the race season!!
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7th April 2010
Come and see ExeCalibre showing off their boat and promoting
the club at Princesshay Shopping Centre on Saturday 24th
April.
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7th April 2010
We invite all members and their friends to join the
ExeCalibre 100
Club.
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21st March 2010
Thank you to all those who attended our training day today.
Our work today will result in an excellent racing
season!
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8th March 2010
The next 'Get Dragon Boating!' session will take place
on Sunday 9th May. More details here.
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25th February 2010
The next 'Get Dragon Boating!' session will take place
on Sunday 7th March. More details here.
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25th February 2010
Club membership fees for 2010-2011 have been announced
- for more information see the membership
page. |
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25th February 2010
Exe Water Sports Association (EWSA) have voted unanimously
for Execalibre to become the fourth member of the EWSA. This means we
are fully accepted as a club in our own right and will have our own
designated storage space. Brilliant news for the development of the
club! |
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3rd February 2010
The January 100 Club draw has taken place - details
here. Don't forget to renew your entry when
it expires to stay in with a chance of winning. |
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31st January 2010
Following today's successful 'Get Dragon Boating!' session,
the next session will take place on Sunday 21st February. More details
here. Pictures from today available here. |
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16th January 2010
The Exeter BDA event has been confirmed for Sunday 11th
July, and will combine with the Dream-A-Way dragon boat charity event.
More details here.
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16th January
2010
The Henley race event on 17th
January has been cancelled due to flood risk and poor conditions
at the site. |
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10th January
2010
The Exe has frozen in the recent
cold weather - pictures available
here. |
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6th January
2010
The next 'Get Dragon Boating' has been postponed to Sunday
31st January. Book your place now! |
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29th December
2009
The next 'Get Dragon Boating'
session will now be held on Sunday 31st January. Please express
your interest now - it's never too late to start paddling. |
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30th October
2009
The Christmas dinner and awards night will be held
on Saturday 12th December at Odd Fellows. See the Socials
page for more details |
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30th October
2009
Congratulations to Becky and Will on the birth
of the latest Execalibaby Benjamin Thomas |
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14th October
2009
The training plan for winter can now be found
here.
Don't forget Steve gave us some good information on training
here. |
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14th October
2009
Some upcoming dates:
ExeCalibre AGM - Wednesday 25th Nov at 7pm
Christmas Paddle - Sunday 20th Dec
Christmas Holiday - Tuesday 22 Dec to Thursday 31 Dec inclusive
Sunday 17th January - Henley
Winter Series III |
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7th October
2009
Congratulations to all those who came and raced
at the National Cup in Nottingham. The Blades won some bling,
the Maidens were warriors and ExeCalibre achieved 2.14 in the
500 metres, powering them in to the Minor Final!
Full details here |
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28th September
2009
As part of our end of season partying ExeCalibre
will be holding a Halloween party at the Exe Watersports Centre.
Go Green Monkey will be playing and prizes for best costume.
See the social page for full details |
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27th September 2009
Another great day of racing for ExeCalibre at the last League
event of the season in Albert Dock! See our race
report for full details. |
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4th September 2009
The dates for the Henley Winter
Series have been released. ExeCalibre hopes to go to some
of these this winter season. |
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4th September
2009
Well done to all of team GB and our paddlers who
have come back form an exciting week in Prague. Especially to Scott
who won the bronze medal in the Junior 200m. |
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21st August
2009
BBC
Devon came down to our training session last night to meet
out GB paddlers and see how hard we all work. |
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18th August
2009
Good luck to Steve, Chrissie, Lisa, Lauren and
Scott in their quest for glory at the World
Championships in Prague 26-30th August. |
22nd July 2009
ExeCalibre has a new forum
for all members to be able to contribute to news and information
relating to ExeCalibre. Check it out here
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21st July 2009
ExeCalibre's new boat has been named, Guinevere.
We hope to have a naming ceremony soon |
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12th July
2009
Thanks to Deb and Sue for organising the Quiz.
ExeCalibre made just over £180 in fundraising. |
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14th June
2009
ExeCalibre has won the
Healthy Hearts grant. The proceeds will go towards getting
the people of Exeter into shape through dragon boating! |
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8th June 2009
Congratulations to those that have been selected to race for GB
teams! Lauren and Lisa for GB Premier Ladies, Chrissie for GB
Senior Mixed and Scott for GB Juniors. Hopefully Steve will be
joining them as part of GB Premier Open team. |
5th June
2009
Best wishes to all those in ExeCalibre who have
and will be trialling for GB Dragon Boat teams in the coming
weeks. The world event is will be in Prague
later this year. |
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21st May
2009
ExeCalibre have a new
boat! Thanks to Paul and Graham for fetching it. The new
boat's name will be announced soon. |
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21st May
2009
Winners of the 3 dragons
have been announced. £108 was raised for charity and
also for ExeCalibre. Thanks to everyone that helped to raise
the money. |
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18th May
2009
ExeCalibre had its best day racing ever yesterday
at Exeter. For the first
time we were able to enter two teams, and the A team came 4th
over all, with 1st in the Cup Minor Final!!!
The Express
and Echo article gives the full
story. |
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5th May 2009
ExeCalibre did really well in Liverpool
coming 4th in the 500m standard league gaining 13 points! With
2 teams entering the Exeter BDA event hopefully we'll get an even
better result. |
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13th April
2009
A BBQ is being held
by ExeCalibre on the evening of 16th May, the eve of the Exeter
BDA event on Exeter Quay. With funds going toward new equipment.
See our socials page for more information. |
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24th February
2009
Extra training dates announced:
Helming
Training on Sunday 29th March 2.30pm - 4.30pm
Pre-Season Race Training Day on Sunday 5th April 10.00am - 4.00pm |
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23rd February
2009
Our next 'Get Dragon
Boat Racing' open day will
be held on Sunday 29th March, between 12.30pm to 2pm for more
information see the web page. |
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20th February 2009
Congratulations to Lisa Hayes for winning the 2008 Paddlers paddler
award and Chrissie Hunt for most improved paddler in 2008 at the
ExeCalibre awards. |
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11th January 2009
Our first 'Get Dragon Boat Racing'
open day was a great success with 20 new comers experiencing
dragon boating for the first time.
A second course will be held on Sunday 22nd February, between
1.00pm to 2.30pm. for more information see the web
page. |
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7th January
2009
Beware if you plan to do individual trining on
the canal. An ice sheet has formed.
Training
on the river will begin Thursday and Sunday regardless, dress
for the cold! |
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15th December
2008
Congratulations to Jo and Paul on the birth of
Matthew Rhys, every one at ExeCalibre sends their best and we
can't wait to meet him! |
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2nd
December 2008
Last Sunday
water training is 14th December.
Thursday sessions resume 8th January, Sunday
sessions resume 11th Jan, Wednesday sessions resume 11th Feb.
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28th November
2008
An opportunity to attend circuits class during
winter on Wednesdays 5.30-6.30 is now available, speak
to Lauren for
more details. |
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24th
October 2008
The
ExeCalibre AGM will be held on 19th November, please be at the
club house by 6.45 for a 7pm start. Contact Sparky if you have
any agenda items |
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7th
October 2008
ExeCalibre
has returned from an exciting Nationals in Nottingham. Reaching
the 200m Cup competition for the first time, and improving their
500m by 6 seconds.
Congratulations
everyone for your hard work! |
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4th May
2008
ExeCalibre recived second place in the 400m Plate
Major final at the Exeter BDA event, and now has its first 16points
to win the standard league
Article
in Exeter Express & Echo |
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22nd April
07
ExeCalibre are off to take part in the Vogalonga
in Venice on May 27th. If you would like to join us contact
Claire asap. |
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29th March
07
Article
in Exeter Express & Echo |
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17th
March 2008
ExeCalibre
padded a mile to raise £122 for Sport Relief. See article
in Exeter Express & Echo. |
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19th October 07
AGM to be held at the club house on 12th December.
Arrive at 6.45 for a 7pm start. |
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8th October
07
ExeCalibre return from the Nationals at Nottingham
with a haul of 3 trophies and gold medals for the plate competition.
Race report |
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26th September
07
Well done Steve on becoming a triple world medalist!! |
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17th September
07
Good luck to Steve and all the other GB teams competing
in the Dragon Boating World Championships in Australia. To keep
in touch see Steve's
Facebook group. |
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22nd April
07
ExeCalibre are off to take part in the Vogalonga
in Venice on May 27th. If you would like to join us contact
Claire asap. |
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29th March
07
Article
in Exeter Express & Echo |
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5th January
07
Jo and Paul are organising a charity
auction to raise money for FSID
and RD&E hospital in memory of their baby Amy. |
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8th October
06
ExeCalibre won the trophy
for most improved team at the National finals in Nottingham! |
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18th September
06
Well done to all that took part in the London
Great River Race. ExeCalibre managed to complete the
22 mile course in just 2 hours 38 minutes! |
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6th September
06
Congratulations to Team GB for the 13 medals achieved
at the European Championships in Prague. Special congrats to Nikki
and Claire from ExeCalibre that got 2 gold medals as pert of GB
Senior Ladies team. |
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28th September 05
We won
3 trophies at the National Championships in Nottingham!! See photos |
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15th September 05
We're
taking part in the South
West Canoe show with a display stand and letting people have
a go at Dragon Boating. See Kate for more details. |
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17th August 05
Article
in Exeter Express & Echo - Lorraine Fires up Dragon
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30th July
2005
Stuart, Deb and Jo took part in a charity dragon
boat race with the Met Office team to raise money for Hospiscare.
The team raised over £1100! |
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19th July
2005
Article
in Exeter Express & Echo - Policewoman Qualifies for Boat Races
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10th July
2005
We
won a trophy!! 3rd place in a very close 400m plate final at
the Exeter event. See race
report. |
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28th June
2005
Congratulations to Clare, Nikki and Lorraine for
getting into the GB Senior Ladies team! |
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28th
May 2005
Well
done to Stephen who made it back into GB Juniors with the fastest
time in the time trials! |
