St Catharine's College Boat Club

Rowed over

We were chasing Sidney today, who we had managed to gain on in sixes earlier in the week so we knew we could get them. We thought it would be a longer race than yesterday, but we were ready to grind them down. Unfortunately just after the start, incompetence above us struck AGAIN with Queens catching a boat stopping crab and Sidney getting them back before the motorway bridge. Just our luck!

We powered it down for the overbump, but unfortunately they bumped out too. Nevertheless we had an extremely strong row-over, with CamFM pointing out that we ‘have really good technique, unusual for their division’.

Up one this week is a great result but not one which reflects the speed and strength of the crew. Every day but one W2 experienced the misfortune that sometimes comes with being in a lower division, yet the crew stayed positive and strong. The fact that a boat never came within a length of bumping us is pretty solid and a better representation of W2 this Lent. Everyone involved should be really proud of their performance this term; the team has gelled really well together & developed into brilliant rowers. Bring on Mays!