Just after the start we almost crashed into Hughes Hall, our stroke side blades hitting their blades about 8-10 times. As a result 6 caught a crab, we slowed down, had to stop and restart. Meanwhile Hughes Hall continued rowing and took a lead of at least 2-3 lengths (being in the boat, I couldn't tell), and eventually won the race. I don't know what the final margin was.

We kept on rowing and according to those watching the race we were were catching up, but it was almost impossible to win this race after the unfortunate start.

Hughes Hall A ended up winning the cup. (Ferenc)