First day of Bumps: when all is still possible. We started off knowing W3 and W2 have bumped very early and started feeling the pressure a little bit. The mood was quite confident and our practise starts were strong. We enjoyed talent and cheering on from our favourite men's crews, and were very excited to see some of the second boat girls join us on the row down. With BumpIt predictions in mind, we calculated probabilities.
We started off the race in the outflow, so with a late push off. I remained switched on to adjust our position. Our start wasn't ideal, winding up to 43, but the whistles followed soon, possibly later then expected, but the power 10 picked up the rating a little. We are still to agree whether we have actually heard a continuous whistle when we mounted Emma's stern (I claim I heard Mark's "hold it up" before I heard any whistling – who thought me writing a race report is a good idea…? ).
We were soon to find out Fitz have bumped out Jesus behind us, but Sidney didn't manage to catch Pembroke II who are apparently faster then expected, hence this will be the starting order for tomorrow. Needless to say, we're ready for more.
WELL HARD.
Ola Janusz, W1, 2
Murray Edwards College Boat Club
Rowing and sculling club for Murray Edwards College (founded as New Hall)