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The Tudor Pull in 2016

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Abnormality has always been the “new normal” for the WCIT barge Cito
and its crew, so we were well-positioned to adapt to the rigours of 2020.
Bargemaster JOHN GAVIN reports

HANKS to COVID-19, our usual portfolio of in September, and is looking forward to its first
processions, races and practice on the river competitive race. New Ladies’ President, Freeman
Thad to be deferred – but we have still had Rita Bologna, said “the barge represents the public
plenty of training and even more fellowship. image of our Company, even more so now it
represents the membership more fully.”
Significantly this year, we have become the first
livery company to have a permanent ladies rowing The Master has already talked about one of
team. It has been our ambition for many years, and our great achievements over lockdown – the
now we have achieved it. Filled to the gunwales consummation of our affiliation with HMS
with enthusiasm, the Ladies' Squad dipped its Collingwood, the Royal Navy’s centre for technical
oars in water together, albeit in a tank in a great and warfare training. Panel members worked with
session at Molesey Rowing Club – our thanks to the Master over the past 18 months to make this
the Club for its support. The team finally went out happen. A series of activities are planned with
on the river together in the barge at Greenwich HMS Collingwood over the coming year which will,

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