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Sarah Winckless

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Ep. 18 In the final episode of Season 1, I'm delighted to bring you the umpires of this year's Boat Races. It's a particularly historic year for the Boat Races, for two reasons. First of all, it's not being held on the Thames, as it usually is, but instead in Ely on the Great Ouse (partly for covid reasons and partly because Hammersmith Bridge is shut for repair). The second reason brings me to my guests - for the first time in the history of the event, there will be women umpires for both the men's and women's races - Olympian and umpire, Sarah Winckless MBE, umpiring the men's race, and World Rowing umpire Judith Packer, umpiring the women's race.I talk to Sarah and Judith about:How they each started in rowing (Sarah at Cambridge; Judith at Oxford)Whether they feel like trailblazersThe response to their arrival on the scene as Boat Race umpiresThe qualities needed in an umpirePoetry for problem solving (honestly!)What rowing can take from the pandemic and the importance of community and inclusionThis year's Boat Race and what it will look likeDealing with the lack of landmarksThe umpiring challenges they will be facing this yearWhether Cambridge will have a home advantageWhether the race is likely to return to the Thames next yearThe Boat Race's image problemResources:You can read all about this year's Boat Races including more about the course, the crews and about Sarah and Judith here.If you're inspired to investigate becoming an umpire yourself, there's more information here.Find out more about London Youth Rowing here and support Judith's Race the Thames challenge here.

Ep. 18 In the final episode of Season 1, I'm delighted to bring you the umpires of this year's Boat Races. It's a particularly historic year for the Boat Races, for two reasons. First of all, it's not being held on the Thames, as it usually is, but instead in Ely on the Great Ouse (partly for covid reasons and partly because Hammersmith Bridge is shut for repair). The second reason brings me to my guests - for the first time in the history of the event, there will be women umpires for both the men's and women's races - Olympian and umpire, Sarah Winckless MBE, umpiring the men's race, and World Rowing umpire Judith Packer, umpiring the women's race. I talk to Sarah and Judith about:<ul><li>How they each started in rowing (Sarah at Cambridge; Judith at Oxford)</li><li>Whether they feel like trailblazers</li><li>The response to their arrival on the scene as Boat Race umpires</li><li>The qualities needed in an umpire</li><li>Poetry for problem solving (honestly!)</li><li>What rowing can take from the pandemic and the importance of community and inclusion</li><li>This year's Boat Race and what it will look like</li><li>Dealing with the lack of landmarks</li><li>The umpiring challenges they will be facing this year</li><li>Whether Cambridge will have a home advantage</li><li>Whether the race is likely to return to the Thames next year</li><li>The Boat Race's image problem</li></ul>Resources: You can read all about this year's Boat Races including more about the course, the crews and about Sarah and Judith <a href="https://www.theboatrace.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>. If you're inspired to investigate becoming an umpire yourself, there's more information <a href="https://www.britishrowing.org/knowledge/courses-qualifications/umpiring/#:~:text=Training%20to%20become%20an%20umpire,with%20support%20from%20your%20region." rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>. Find out more about London Youth Rowing <a href="https://www.londonyouthrowing.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here </a>and support Judith's Race the Thames challenge <a href="https://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/fundraiser-display/showROFundraiserPage?userUrl=HammersmithHeadOfficialsTeam&amp;isTeam=true" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>.

Boat Race Special 2021 - Sarah Winckless MBE and Judith Packer

Sarah Winckless is a multiple Olympian for British Rowing and a leading umpire (referee) and advocate for women's rowing.  She's just been appointed the umpire for the 2020 Oxford and Cambridge Boat Race.Thanks to all our sponsors who make this show possible.  https://rowing.chat/sponsors/ Prygl Rowing Camps - https://rowing.chat/sponsor/prygl-rowing-camps/Rowing Tales Book - https://rowing.chat/sponsor/rowing-tales-books/Timestamps to the Show02:00 Background in Rowing06:00 We want to be growth-ly athletic humans. What this means to me09:30 How do you know when you're ready to retire from sport?13:00 I wanted to be seen as a brain not just "lungs and legs"14:00 Choices post-Olympics.  I know an awful little about an awful lot.16:15 Why become an umpire?  This excitement sat in my heart - the Boat Race.19:30 The complexity of running races.  The ethos of fair and equal racing.28:00 The challenges of match racing - watermanship is a key skill which river racing teaches36:00 What coaches should tell their athletes about what umpires can say and do39:00 Boat Race Umpire 2020.  The rules of the boat race detail the complexities.52:00 Henley Royal Regatta 2020 changes this year.  Sarah runs the research and commentary team.  New event Student Womens Eights.56:00 Future for women's rowing - we have to consider the ocean and sea rowing as hugely exciting.  2021 Henley Royal Regatta will go to six days.  We will start racing later in the day.  I or 2 more women's events will come along.57:30 Magic wand - I would get the sport to more people in more communities.

Sarah Winckless is a multiple Olympian for British Rowing and a leading umpire (referee) and advocate for women's rowing. She's just been appointed the umpire for the 2020 Oxford and Cambridge Boat Race. Thanks to all our sponsors who make this show possible. https://rowing.chat/sponsors/ Prygl Rowing Camps - https://rowing.chat/sponsor/prygl-rowing-camps/ Rowing Tales Book - https://rowing.chat/sponsor/rowing-tales-books/ Timestamps to the Show 02:00 Background in Rowing 06:00 We want to be growth-ly athletic humans. What this means to me 09:30 How do you know when you're ready to retire from sport? 13:00 I wanted to be seen as a brain not just "lungs and legs" 14:00 Choices post-Olympics. I know an awful little about an awful lot. 16:15 Why become an umpire? This excitement sat in my heart - the Boat Race. 19:30 The complexity of running races. The ethos of fair and equal racing. 28:00 The challenges of match racing - watermanship is a key skill which river racing teaches 36:00 What coaches should tell their athletes about what umpires can say and do 39:00 Boat Race Umpire 2020. The rules of the boat race detail the complexities. 52:00 Henley Royal Regatta 2020 changes this year. Sarah runs the research and commentary team. New event Student Womens Eights. 56:00 Future for women's rowing - we have to consider the ocean and sea rowing as hugely exciting. 2021 Henley Royal Regatta will go to six days. We will start racing later in the day. I or 2 more women's events will come along. 57:30 Magic wand - I would get the sport to more people in more communities.

Sarah Winckless MBE is a British Olympic Rower. She won a bronze medal in double sculls and was twice World Champion. She is a great ambassador for many other areas in life too. She continues her involvement with the Olympics and is a great spokesperson for Huntington Disease. She has had to find great resilience in her life and defines it brilliantly. Want to know more about how you can go from great to greater... www.deborahfielding.co.uk

Sarah Winckless MBE is a British Olympic Rower. She won a bronze medal in double sculls and was twice World Champion. She is a great ambassador for many other areas in life too. She continues her involvement with the Olympics and is a great spokesperson for Huntington Disease. She has had to find great resilience in her life and defines it brilliantly. Want to know more about how you can go from great to greater... <a href="http://www.deborahfielding.co.uk" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.deborahfielding.co.uk</a>

2. Sarah Winckless MBE - Olympic Rower - Huntington’s Disease Ambassador