Drawn against an unfortunate novice from Jesus, I paddled after a nervous, somewhat scrappy start. Lucky I was on top station... (Alex)

Going into the race, I was a bit worried by the Clare sculler's neat bladework. After a tough heat of the Fairbairn Junior Sculls I was anticipating a strong challenge, but thanks to some helpful guidance from Joe, I sculled a tidy, controlled race, luckily able to keep the powder dry, a practise wind for the line notwithstanding, for tomorrow. (Alex)

Up against another schoolboy sculler from Catz, I was again lucky to be able to drift gently off into the distance, despite my best attempts at some gardening going into Ditton. An exercise in damage limitation before meeting Mr Wright in Fairbairn Junior Sculls... (Alex)