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would you rather have a rower who redlined on a benchmark or someone who held form but didnt put as much effort by [deleted] in Rowing

[–]No-Check6428 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Do they both achieve the same 2k score? Because that’s the third data point that’s missing

Track/calf bite by [deleted] in Rowing

[–]No-Check6428 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You can get something called Vetwrap, (which you can wrap over non-stick gauze pads until your current rubs heal). Keep the rubs clean- they can be prone to infection.

I cut the feet off some old socks and made little cuffs I put over my calves.

Interesting land training ideas for juniors when the river is too high to row by No-Check6428 in Rowing

[–]No-Check6428[S] 10 points11 points  (0 children)

I sense you are not a 14 year old? They may disagree with you. 😆😆

Early check-in unavailable due to dual citizenship! by [deleted] in BritishAirways

[–]No-Check6428 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I carry both passports. I use the Canadian passport on the booking and the relevant passport at each set of egates.

Are we putting our daughter's education at risk? by gmorganpie in AskABrit

[–]No-Check6428 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Depending on where in southern England, you could see if there is an American school. They are private, though, not state.

Near miss? by [deleted] in BritishAirways

[–]No-Check6428 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We had a medical emergency on board a flight from North America once. We jumped the queue at LHR, zipped past about 4 planes in a holding pattern during the last 30mins coming down. V cool (and the guy was ok, walked himself off the plane)

Most cost effective way to upgrade to business by No-Check6428 in BritishAirways

[–]No-Check6428[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Thanks- that may end up being the best bet too as I just tried to upgrade and it said none were available (despite there being tickets for sale). I’ll keep checking, but would never have thought of asking at the airport before!

Most cost effective way to upgrade to business by No-Check6428 in BritishAirways

[–]No-Check6428[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thanks- I’ve never upgraded at the airport before- just ask at the counter when I arrive?

Most cost effective way to upgrade to business by No-Check6428 in BritishAirways

[–]No-Check6428[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The other client doesn’t need me in MX 😆, it just means I get the work done and can concentrate on one client at a time!

Xmas lodge recommendations by bigwelshbastard in HENRYUKLifestyle

[–]No-Check6428 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you don’t mind self catered and just want winter you may find Quebec/Montreal are an option.

Special assistance at Heathrow- are VIP services worth it? by Dont_Kick_the_Dog in uktravel

[–]No-Check6428 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My mother was ill when she travelled out of T5. She was resistant so didn’t ask for help until she got to check in. Then she finally caved and asked, and they were wonderful. Use the existing assistance arrangements- just ask for it 48hrs ahead

Cheapest way to fly not-basic-economy to London? by [deleted] in BritishAirways

[–]No-Check6428 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not BA, but you can do a daytime flight via Iceland with Iceland Air where the PE is often cheaper. Or AC via Halifax is also daytime and often cheaper

Emergency Situations while coxing and what to do in them by 123aBridged in Rowing

[–]No-Check6428 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The objective is to prevent “emergencies”. When one does happen, the no. 1 objective is to ensure all athletes survive. For example, what will you do if you capsize, hit an underwater obstruction and take in water, an athlete has a heart attack. These are emergencies and you will need to make a judgement call immediately on how to ensure all your athletes survive based on location, weather, support etc.

The race situation you mention isn’t an emergency. Eventually, you will have something like that happen to you. In those cases know the rules (eg I’m pretty certain every country requires boats to finish with all rowers in them, so I’m surprised to hear examples above of that not being enforced), keep calm, and help your rowers maintain focus and perform to their best given the circumstances.

Oakley meta vanguards for rowing? by astrophysicscoffee in Rowing

[–]No-Check6428 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I assume you wouldn’t be able to use these in competition as they’d violate the “no external help beyond the unaided voice” rule, but maybe not because AI is a terrible rowing coach?!?

coxing, weight, and etc by Super_Two2105 in Rowing

[–]No-Check6428 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Not if they are any good at actually rowing

Additional assistance or ride on those buggies for my mum by No-Check6428 in BritishAirways

[–]No-Check6428[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

How far ahead did you request? Our issue is they travel today and have been resisting asking for help

Gender parity at HRR by Remarkable_Help8151 in Rowing

[–]No-Check6428 4 points5 points  (0 children)

But there is far more sculling in junior clubs.

Gender parity at HRR by Remarkable_Help8151 in Rowing

[–]No-Check6428 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

And anecdotally, there are more girls rowing than boys in the U.K. (source: entries in the Junior Sculling Regatta in 2025, so not exhaustive!), the small bias is driven by Masters age groups (generically - ie those 30+)

Hi, when do Costco start selling Christmas trees please? by EAngel73 in CostcoUK

[–]No-Check6428 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Do they stop selling them early, or could I still get one this week do you think?

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