Weybridge Silver Sculls

Saturday, 20th October 2007

The Silver Sculls

The Weybridge Silver Sculls is the oldest sculling head on the non-tidal reaches of the Thames, having been founded in 1956. Many famous scullers have won the trophy, including Sir Steve Redgrave, Guy Pooley (4 times winner), Chris Baillieu, Dan Topolski and Tim Crooks. The event was expanded a few years ago to include double sculls, and we now offer J13 and J14 coxed quads (boys and girls). For many years the event was run more or less single-handedly by the late Derek Roy, but these days the work is shared amongst a committee: Chairman: Paul Wielgut Deputy Chairman: John Burnett Chief Umpire: Richard Packer Chief Marshal: Judith Packer Chief Time-keeper: John Turnbull Safety Adviser: Ashley Tilling Rescue Boat Co-ordinator: Paul Swift Race Control: Publicity: Richard Harris Car and Trailer Parking: Paul Thomas Catering: Sheila Owens Event Secretary: Caroline Turnbull Event Treasurer: Carl Boon who, together with some 50 umpires, marshals, time-keepers and other helpers, keep the event running smoothly. We would also like to thank Elmbridge Canoe Club for making their premises available for us to use as our Race Headquarters.