With car thermometers reading -7 as we headed to Cambridge, it could have been a pretty miserable day of getting cold and tired on the water. Luckily the sun soon started warming things up, though, and we could hardly have asked for better conditions.
Ken and Chris braved the 9am start in D1, while the rest of us decided that divisions 2, 3 and 4 were much more civilised. During the rest of the day we had a good turnout from the women (Clio, Clare, Em, Jane, Katherine & Anna) in doubles and singles; Tim battled up and down the river twice in his single, Terry and John teamed up in Reg, the Gentleman's 4+ put in a good effort (despite a little brush with the bank...or was it another boat?) and then kindly stepped aside for the mixed 4+ (Oliver, Simon, Jane & Anna) to take to the water.
At the time of writing, I don't know the results, but can confidently say that we all did really well!!
John Churcher deserves a special mention for rowing the course no less than 6 times (!) and many thanks go to Tim for organising the tow truck and safely transporting the boats to Cambridge and back.
Thanks also to Clare for taking most of these photos (more in the album, please follow right-hand link). As always, feel free to send me any more by email if you'd like me to add them.
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