Crew Lists:

M1: [Bow] Mike Hoffman, [2] Neil Paul, [3] Craig Lambert, [4] Conor Burgess, [5] Joel Wilson, [6] Paddy Buchanan, [7] Andre Thunot, [Stroke] Lachlan Jardine, [Cox] Will Miller, [Coach] Chris Smith, [Boat] Adrian Cadbury.

M2: [Bow] Chris Diamand, [2] Jonny Foster, [3] Karolos Dionelis, [4] Erik Wannerberg, [5] Fletcher Williams, [6] Tom Watson, [7] Lee Nissim, [Stroke] Kert Putsepp, [Cox] Becca Odman Stonehouse, [Cox-sub] Ivan Tchernev, [Sub] Rutger Grisel, [Coach] Chris Braithwaite, [Boat] Vicky Wade, [Boat-sub] The Lady Jo’anna

W1: [Bow] Naomi Fenwick, [2] Brioni Kate Aston, [3] Sarah Williams, [4] Alex Hayes, [5] Beth Wratislaw, [6] Liz Dzeng, [7] Matilda Greig, [Stroke] Ellie Re’em, [Sub] Marijne Mak, [Cox] Nicole Samuel, [Coach] Roger Thorogood, [Boat] Jolly Roger.… Continue Reading

M1 – Bumped Robinson I for Blades
The final day of Lents had arrived. The day of reckoning. No one dare mention the possibility of the B word. St Catharine’s had continued their progress up the Bumps chart to put Robinson I in front of us, with a chance to get our own back for last year. Catz had even decided to raise the stakes by promising us all a pint if we could take down Robinson before First Post Corner. Anyone would think them worried about getting bumped back! With everything to play for, this was probably the most nerve-racking day by far!… Continue Reading

M1 – Bumped Magdalene I
Two quick bumps down, we were all looking forward to chasing Magdalene. Knowing that Emma had gained on them on Wednesday, and that we’d easily bumped Emma yesterday only served to spur us on. Our practice starts on the way down were perhaps not quite as good as yesterday’s, but still sharp and fast nonetheless. The crew was bursting with anticipation as we were pushed out though. From the gun the start was clean, but the rough water hit us fast. The explanation for this came as we quickly got our first whistle. Gaining quickly, we reached our top speed and held it well.… Continue Reading

M1 – Bumped Emmanuel I
Right from the outset it felt like we were rowing well, a solid paddle to the marshalling area was followed by just about our best row down to the start which we have had. The practice starts were as near to perfect as we could realistically hope for, so we arrived at the start full of confidence that we could finish the job quickly. Unlike yesterday, today we had a crew chasing us, though we were fairly sure that Selwyn wouldn’t be giving us too much trouble from behind given that we bumped them yesterday. However, off the start they appeared to gain a little on us, though their whistles were very optimistic!… Continue Reading

M1 – Bumped Selwyn I
After a comfortable row over at the head of division two, we were rewarded with the opportunity to bump back into division one. The four boats in front of us were likely to form a sandwich as the race progressed; therefore it was essential that we took out Selwyn as quickly as possible. The row down was calm – we all knew what we had to do and believed we could achieve it. As we were pushed out silence gripped us – square, locked, and buried in the water; ready. Gun. Our start saw us moving well, heading into the wash of the 17 boats ahead of us.… Continue Reading

M1 – Rowed over at Head of Div 2
With nothing ahead to bump, we knew that we were going out for the row over. However, at the head of the division, we had nothing but clear water to enjoy. Our plan was to push Downing II away off the start and settle into our cruising rhythm. Our start was fast, winding up into the mid 40s and settling around 38-39 after the full start sequence. Downing II were already falling away by this point so the crew began to relax. Will got momentarily worried when the rate started to drop off past the Plough, but was relieved when he turned around and saw that this was only because the crew had seen how far ahead we were.… Continue Reading

M3 – 2nd fastest crew not to get on
This was it; one race to decide whether you have a future in bumps. Was M3 ready? The row up to the start saw some stylish steady state interspersed with enthusiastic high rate work. While marshalling, spirits were high. Songs were sung, speeches were made and the time had come. After winding before the start, M3 drifted across the line and found a composed rhythm. Occasionally, members of the crew got a little carried away and went searching for their own rhythm. Generally, it was a good looking row with at least most of the oars doing the same thing.… Continue Reading