I was very proud to bank party the 2nd VIII in the novice Fairbairn race. I was worried the panicked start would lead to hard core spacking all the way down the course. Instead, by Elizabeth Way the crew had pulled together and, well, pulled! The high rating and long strokes, enough to knacker even the toughest novice, proved how hard the 2nd VIII reallly are. With Baz screaming at them they powered down the reach and finished off the course in style. (Dan)