A nervy but committed start saw us down by a few seats at the stride. The boys fought hard but ultimately the two crews were well matched once they'd hit cruising speed and we never made an impression on their lead. We had a great thirty strokes through and past the railway bridge where we really found our rhythm, but finished a canvas short, rating 37 and pushing Maggie all the way. Congratulations due to them!

The crew have come very far since their disappointments at the start of term. A few weeks to polish the start and we'll be ready for a rematch. (Emma)