SCBC

Newnham Short Course was M2's first race as a crew this term and their first chance for an extended piece around the corners in preparation for bumps. The race required a rolling start so we built over 5 strokes to race pace and settled to a good sustainable rhythm coming under the motorway bridge.

Unluckily we caught a crab just before first post corner and were required to hold it up and back it down out of the bank. We took it off again from front stops building back up over 5 and raced through to the end. Bow and three and two and four responded fantastically to get us round their respective corners and when called to take it up for the finish all eight contributed to a notable increase in boat speed.

Our overall time is clearly not a reflection of M2's potential but the whole experience was excellent practice for bumps and racing together as a crew.

Esme Telfer - Cox