“Just like thunderdome” – Comet 260 third fastest women’s novice boat in Queens’ ergs
Queens’ ergs is somewhat of a rite of passage for any novice rower in Cambridge, and this year’s results go to show that our novices will be a force to be reckoned with during the coming terms.
The girls of “Silver Arrow” and “Comet 260” were the first to brave the storm of chants, music and yelling of the “arena”, averaging a split of 2.04.2 min (Silver Arrow) and 1.54.8 min (Comet 260) respectively. Ranking 3rd in their division, Comet 260 proceeded to the finals. Here, the crew impressed by taking over half a second off their average split (now 1.54.2 min), and were rewarded with a 3rd place behind Churchill and St. Catherine’s. “Nimbus” came 4th in their division (tied with St. Edmunds), with an average of 2.05.1 min.
This year, MECBC also teamed up with Girton Boat Club to enter a mixed senior crew (which proves that the mixture of excitement, frenzy and post-erg baked goods that is Queens’ ergs lures back even those who should know better). With an average split of 1.39.3 min, they came 10th in their division.
Queens’ ergs has once more been a fun, exhilarating and (to be cliché for just one moment) maybe even inspiring experience for both novices and seniors. Thanks to everyone who provided mental support for our competitors, especially the Lower Boats Captains Georgie, Mollie and Natalie. Finally, and most importantly, a huge cheer and WELL DONE!! to all of us who participated, especially our novices.