SCBC

W1 started this term with a little apprehension but despite initial confusion the result has been in a good term of rowing with much individual improvement within the boat as well as overall progress.

With some rowing epiphanies (helped along by excellent coaching) W1 was moving well together and with the success of the IV in Winter Head Fairbairn’s was to be the race to prove ourselves.

Having started a new year of rowing with many new challenges, W1 IV decided
to test their development. We have improved rapidly throughout the term,
with a great attitude within the boat and great coaches. Winter Head was to
be our first proper test as a boat, and though there was a little
apprehension, we looked forward to the challenge!

After much waiting and marshalling we rowed up to the beginning settling
into a strong, rhythmic and controlled 32. We were focused and showed
strong technique. Aislinn took good corners, keeping us together whilst
bringing us onto the reach. With the corners and the sudden wind some pace
had fallen off but we used this chance to push and get speed back into the
boat. Aislinn gave some excellent technical calls down the reach which