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Stephan Christian Mertes

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May Bumps, May Term 2009


			Paddling around Grassy towards the start taken by Martin Peck, Day 4

			Paddling around Grassy towards the start taken by Martin Peck, Day 4

			Paddling around Grassy towards the start taken by Martin Peck, Day 4

			Sarah taken by Martin Peck, Day 4

			Clearly not pulling hard enough! taken by Martin Peck, Day 4

			Whole crew takes a rest taken by Martin Peck, Day 4

			Blades going in taken by Martin Peck, Day 4

			View of bow side on Grassy Corner taken by Martin Peck, Day 4

			Racing up the Gut taken by Martin Peck, Day 4

			Turning into Grassy taken by Martin Peck, Day 4

			View up Plough Reach taken by Martin Peck, Day 4

			Not making the desired progress towards div 2 :-( taken by Martin Peck, Day 4

			Grunt taken by Martin Peck, Day 4

			A bit more splashing taken by Martin Peck, Day 4

			Blades going in taken by Martin Peck, Day 4

			Surrounded by spectators towards Ditton taken by Martin Peck, Day 4

Lent Bumps, Lent Term 2009


			JPD ready to push off M3 for the final day taken by Richard Bullock, Day 4

May Bumps, May Term 2008


			Christian looking menacing taken by cur1350

			Setting off from the marshalling area taken by Cynthia Chi Hill

			Waiting for the start taken by Martin Peck, Day 2

			Out of touch down Plough Reach (the left-most crew) taken by Martin Peck, Day 2

			Approaching the Plough taken by Martin Peck, Day 2

			Passing the Plough taken by Martin Peck, Day 2

			Some blades going in...! taken by Martin Peck, Day 2

			Well-timed catches taken by Martin Peck, Day 2

			Turning into Ditton taken by Martin Peck, Day 2

			The start (and pretending the bung's still there) taken by Cynthia Chi Hill, Day 3

			Covered in shrubbery taken by Cynthia Chi Hill, Day 3

			Moving up on Churchill taken by Cynthia Chi Hill, Day 3

			Passing the plough taken by Matthew Byrne, Day 3

			Rounding Ditton taken by Matthew Byrne, Day 3

			Chilling at the marshalling area taken by Cynthia Chi Hill, Day 4

			Getting the focus on at the start taken by Cynthia Chi Hill, Day 4

			Beginning to move up on Selwyn 2 taken by Cynthia Chi Hill, Day 4

			Overlap on the Reach taken by Cynthia Chi Hill, Day 4

			Aftermath of a devastatingly close race taken by Cynthia Chi Hill, Day 4

			Continuing to close taken by Martin Peck, Day 4

			All VIII giving it all taken by Martin Peck, Day 4

			Still closing on Selwyn II taken by Martin Peck, Day 4

			Selwyn start to steer away taken by Martin Peck, Day 4

			The crew in some pain by now... taken by Martin Peck, Day 4

			Selwyn start to move away taken by Martin Peck, Day 4

			Selwyn II slipping away taken by Martin Peck, Day 4

			Gutted. The bump slipping from their grasp taken by Martin Peck, Day 4

			Approaching the Plough taken by Matthew Byrne, Day 4

			Chasing past the throngs of spectators taken by Matthew Byrne, Day 4

			Plough 2 taken by Matthew Byrne, Day 4

			Plough 3 taken by Matthew Byrne, Day 4

			Round Ditton 1 taken by Matthew Byrne, Day 4

			Round Ditton 2 taken by Matthew Byrne, Day 4

			Round Ditton 3 taken by Matthew Byrne, Day 4

			Round Ditton 4 taken by Matthew Byrne, Day 4

Head of the River Race, Lent Term 2008


			Catches (mostly) in! taken by BigBlade Photography

			Tidier than M1 taken by JET Photographic

			Coming into the catch taken by JET Photographic

			Approaching Hammersmith taken by Jon Davies

			Side-by-side through the bridge taken by Jon Davies

Lent Bumps, Lent Term 2008


			pre crew huddle taken by Kristina Ooi

			just after bumping selwyn....yeahhh!!! taken by Kristina Ooi

			M2 looking cheery post-bump taken by Kristina Ooi

			flag! taken by Kristina Ooi

			yeahh buddy! taken by Kristina Ooi

			Ready to go taken by Sonya Milanova, Day 2

			So soon and so close to Cauis taken by Sonya Milanova, Day 2

			One man gun show taken by Phil Horler, Day 2

			David's pleased taken by Phil Horler, Day 2

			Off home taken by Phil Horler, Day 2

			M2 look on taken by Phil Horler, Day 2

			Success! taken by Phil Horler, Day 3

			Closing nicely taken by Phil Horler, Day 3 sandwich boat

			Inevitable taken by Phil Horler, Day 3 sandwich boat

			Blurry celebrations taken by Phil Horler, Day 3 sandwich boat

			Tired and triumphant taken by Phil Horler, Day 3 sandwich boat

			Will's pleased taken by Phil Horler, Day 3 sandwich boat

			Heading down stream taken by Phil Horler, Day 4

			The crew plus Gonzalo taken by Phil Horler, Day 4

			4 minute gun taken by Phil Horler, Day 4

			4 minute gun taken by Phil Horler, Day 4

			Bow 4 taken by Phil Horler, Day 4

			Quarter of a length taken by Phil Horler, Day 4

			Christian over-reaching taken by Phil Horler, Day 4

			The cox takes a look taken by Phil Horler, Day 4

			Bump! taken by Phil Horler, Day 4

			Job done taken by Phil Horler, Day 4

			Crew and coaches taken by Phil Horler, Day 4

			Head 2nd VIII taken by Phil Horler, Day 4

			The training plan called for technical sixes work (with Champagne) taken by Phil Horler, Day 4

			In to the sunset taken by Phil Horler, Day 4

			2nd VIII are pulled in taken by Martin Peck, Day 4

			Will advises the crowd to stand back... taken by Martin Peck, Day 4

			Second VIII wind-up the washing machine taken by Martin Peck, Day 4

Bedford Head, Lent Term 2008


			Catches taken by John Kiely

Fairbairn Cup, Mich Term 2007


			M2 past Emma footbridge taken by JET Photographic

			M2 from a bridge taken by JET Photographic

			No idea where this is taken by Emma Patterson

			Feathered (say what you see) taken by Emma Patterson

			Squared-ish taken by Emma Patterson

			Splish splosh taken by Emma Patterson

			No mooring? taken by Emma Patterson

			Selwyn I in their sights taken by Emma Patterson

			Closing the gap taken by Emma Patterson

			About to overtake taken by Emma Patterson

			Job done taken by Emma Patterson

			A triumphant finish. An ecstatic crowd. taken by Emma Patterson

			Charles has spotted the paparazzi.. taken by Stephan Christian Mertes

			Tap down face at 7 taken by Stephan Christian Mertes

			Deep concentration taken by Stephan Christian Mertes

			All VIII taken by Stephan Christian Mertes

			Drawing through level taken by Stephan Christian Mertes

			The call from Emma was: Tap down... and lean taken by Stephan Christian Mertes

			The catch(s) taken by Stephan Christian Mertes

			And the winner is.... John taken by Stephan Christian Mertes

			Guns....... there!!!! taken by Stephan Christian Mertes

Fairbairn Cup - IVs, Mich Term 2007


			3rd men's IV taken by JET Photographic

Novice Fairbairn Cup, Mich Term 2007


			Still getting ready... taken by Stephan Christian Mertes

			One hell of a crew to coach taken by Stephan Christian Mertes

			Still one hell of a crew to coach... taken by Stephan Christian Mertes

			Proper Crew Photo taken by Stephan Christian Mertes

			And another taken by Stephan Christian Mertes

			With flash taken by Stephan Christian Mertes

			And again, last one I promise taken by Stephan Christian Mertes

			Who's the german tourist in the back? taken by Stephan Christian Mertes

			Yup, definitely looking like an idiot on this one too taken by Stephan Christian Mertes

			Post race huddling taken by Stephan Christian Mertes

			Still huddling... taken by Stephan Christian Mertes

			Why can't he just look normal on 1 picture? taken by Stephan Christian Mertes

Emma Sprints, Mich Term 2007


			NW3 outside the boat house taken by Charley

May Bumps, May Term 2007


			Second men on their way to their big race taken by Martin Peck, Day 1

			V good catches on this stroke!! taken by Martin Peck, Day 1

			The second VIII destroying Caius II!!! taken by Martin Peck, Day 1

			Blades going in taken by Martin Peck, Day 1

			More catches taken by Martin Peck, Day 1

			1st men enjoy their ring-side seats... taken by Martin Peck, Day 1

			Awesome bow side blade work, massive support from M1 taken by Martin Peck, Day 1

			About to bump taken by Martin Peck, Day 1

			Strengthened Caius II no match for 2nd men. Legends taken by Martin Peck, Day 1

			1st men rush to congratulate 2nds taken by Martin Peck, Day 1

			Proud Pedro congratulates the crew taken by Martin Peck, Day 1

			Crew are delighted, what a result. taken by Martin Peck, Day 1

			Where are our necks? taken by Lisa Goh, Day 1

			M2 chasing Magdalene around Grassy taken by Sam Zhang, Day 2

			Racing around Grassy taken by Sam Zhang, Day 2

			Motoring down Plough Reach taken by Sam Zhang, Day 2

			Heading for the row over taken by Sam Zhang, Day 2

			Looking a bit tired taken by Sam Zhang, Day 2

			Finishing together(ish) taken by Sam Zhang, Day 2

			Glorious weather taken by Sam Zhang, Day 2

			Catches togethor taken by Sam Zhang, Day 2

			Approaching the railway bridge taken by Sam Zhang, Day 2

			Easying after the finish taken by Sam Zhang, Day 2

			Heading home taken by Sam Zhang, Day 2

			Second VIII looking a bit ragged taken by Martin Peck, Day 2

			Blades in on bow side taken by Martin Peck, Day 2

			Next stroke taken by Martin Peck, Day 2

			Struggling in the gloom taken by Martin Peck, Day 2

			Distances ahead to Magdalene and Robinson taken by Martin Peck, Day 2

			Greenery for the second VIII taken by Matthew Byrne, Day 3

			Where's the beach? taken by Martin Peck, Day 4

			M2 popping up randomly out of order taken by Sam Zhang, Day 4

			Martin digging (as well as quiching) taken by Sam Zhang, Day 4

			Working those guns taken by Sam Zhang, Day 4

			Lorry beating Andy to the catch taken by Sam Zhang, Day 4

			Nice bladework from strokeside taken by Sam Zhang, Day 4

			M2 happy after the bump taken by Sam Zhang, Day 4

			Getting back in the boat taken by Sam Zhang, Day 4

			Getting ready for one final row taken by Sam Zhang, Day 4

			Taking their time... taken by Sam Zhang, Day 4

			First stroke taken by Sam Zhang, Day 4

			Awesome bladework taken by Sam Zhang, Day 4

			Not so awesome bladework taken by Sam Zhang, Day 4

			Practice start - Draw 2 taken by Matthew Byrne, Day 4

			Practice start - Finish 2 taken by Matthew Byrne, Day 4

			Practice start - Recovery 2 taken by Matthew Byrne, Day 4

			Practice start - Catching again taken by Matthew Byrne, Day 4

			Blade Bend taken by Matthew Byrne, Day 4

			Catching in time ... taken by Matthew Byrne, Day 4

			Best M2 since the '50s taken by Matthew Byrne, Day 4

			Sitting the boat taken by Matthew Byrne, Day 4

			Technically perfect ... taken by Matthew Byrne, Day 4

			Celebrations get underway of a spectacular up 3 taken by Martin Peck, Day 4

			Awwwwww! taken by Martin Peck, Day 4

Champion of the Thames Eights Head, May Term 2007


			As wet as M1 taken by Champs

			Coming into the catch taken by Champs

Head of the Cam, May Term 2007


			Catches in taken by Clodagh Photography

			Andrew and Christian taken by Clodagh Photography

			Rowing taken by Clodagh Photography

			More rowing taken by Clodagh Photography

			Pushing it taken by Clodagh Photography

			At the catch taken by Clodagh Photography

			Finish taken by Clodagh Photography

Radegund Mile Head Race, May Term 2007


			Rounding Ditton taken by Sammy Zee

			Moving.... taken by Sammy Zee

			Coming up on 6 furlongs (to go) taken by Sammy Zee

			Christian deciding to be different (as well as wearing that stupid red thing) taken by Sammy Zee

			Working the upper back muscles/ guns (or washing out if you're Adam) taken by Sammy Zee

			Silly faces taken by Sammy Zee

			Interesting choice of blade depths taken by Sammy Zee

			Interesting choice of balance taken by Sammy Zee

			Motoring down the reach taken by Sammy Zee

			Nice bit of frontlean (well not if you rowed at 3 or 4) taken by Sammy Zee

			Stern iv working the faces taken by Sammy Zee

			If you ignore middle iv (and Christian) this is actually alright taken by Sammy Zee

			Working towards the railway bridge taken by Sammy Zee

			Another bit of blade height variation (and a very unsquare 4 blade) taken by Sammy Zee

			Only a few furlongs to go taken by Sammy Zee

Lents Boat Club Dinner, Lent Term 2007


			2nd VIII looking suave taken by Neil Copland

			So that's where the ties went taken by Neil Copland

Lent Bumps, Lent Term 2007


			The nervous wait for the 1 minute gun taken by Martin Peck, Day 2

			"Defend your ears...! Defend your ears." taken by Martin Peck, Day 2

			Powering off the start taken by Martin Peck, Day 2

			Blades into the wash taken by Martin Peck, Day 2

			Grimaces all round taken by Martin Peck, Day 2

			Astonishing progress on Sydney I taken by Martin Peck, Day 2

			Going.... taken by Martin Peck, Day 2

			Time for a crew picture taken by Martin Peck, Day 2

			Cheese taken by Martin Peck, Day 2

			Second men going like a rocket taken by Martin Peck, Day 4

			Second men absolutely flying taken by Martin Peck, Day 4

			BLADES for the 2nd men!!! taken by Martin Peck, Day 4

			The best paddling of the term taken by Martin Peck, Day 4

			Happy Christian taken by Sam Zhang, Day 4

			Paddling off home taken by Sam Zhang, Day 4

			The final bump taken by Julijana Gjorgjieva, Day 4

			Pushing for blades taken by Julijana Gjorgjieva, Day 4

			On the side, they got their blades taken by Julijana Gjorgjieva, Day 4

			On the row home, as always, square blades taken by Julijana Gjorgjieva, Day 4

			M2 - Bow 5 taken by Matthew Byrne, Day 4

			M2 waiting at ditton taken by Matthew Byrne, Day 4

			M2 with their large flag taken by Matthew Byrne, Day 4

			M2 rowing home in triumph taken by Matthew Byrne, Day 4

Robinson Head, Lent Term 2007


			Fastest 2nd men's VIII taken by Alex Groot

Fairbairn Cup, Mich Term 2006


			M3 from the boathouse taken by JET Photographic

			M3 from the bridge taken by JET Photographic

			M3 from the bridge taken by JET Photographic

			The 3rd men's VIII taken by www.rowphoto.co.uk

			Those all-in-ones must be cold taken by www.rowphoto.co.uk

			Getting those finishes out taken by www.rowphoto.co.uk

			Nice fan effect from strokeside blades taken by www.rowphoto.co.uk

			Working hard taken by www.rowphoto.co.uk

			Approaching the railway bridge taken by www.rowphoto.co.uk

			More rowing taken by www.rowphoto.co.uk

			Going home taken by www.rowphoto.co.uk

			Seb concerned about bow's ability to take Chesterton taken by www.rowphoto.co.uk

			More of the same taken by www.rowphoto.co.uk

Novice Fairbairn Cup, Mich Term 2006


			Rounding Chesterton taken by www.rowphoto.co.uk

			Lucky they were tidier during the race... taken by www.rowphoto.co.uk

			Bow taken by www.rowphoto.co.uk

			Catches in out of Chesterton taken by www.rowphoto.co.uk

			Working hard taken by www.rowphoto.co.uk

			Stroke wins! taken by www.rowphoto.co.uk

			Another one during the drive phase taken by www.rowphoto.co.uk

			A familiar face from the 1st novice men...? taken by www.rowphoto.co.uk

			Thinking rowing taken by www.rowphoto.co.uk

			Approaching the railway bridge and the catch taken by www.rowphoto.co.uk

			On the drive taken by www.rowphoto.co.uk

			One last push taken by www.rowphoto.co.uk

Clare Novice Regatta, Mich Term 2006


			1st and 2nd Novice Men taken by Martin Yarr

			Victorious crew and coach taken by Martin Yarr

			Crew, Coach, LBCs and the Cup taken by Martin Yarr

			Dodgy Sepia taken by Martin Yarr

			Paddling down for the start taken by Martin Yarr, 1st round

Cambridge Winter Head, Mich Term 2006


			At the start taken by Phil Horler

			Tidy catches taken by Phil Horler

			Strong finishes taken by Phil Horler

			Down First Post Reach taken by Phil Horler

			Splash! taken by Phil Horler