The Club's Results

The M1, W1 and M3 divisions were cancelled today due to snow and ice on the towpath. (Chris E.)

All racing was cancelled today due to snow and ice on the towpath. (Chris E.)

This wasn't the start we wanted.

We never thought this would happen.

We knew Emma were quick;

We had that proved to us today.

Emma were more experienced than us.

Emma were quicker than us.

And that showed.

We were unlucky,

But there is much to be learned from today.

We've kept our heads high;

Let's break Christs tomorrow

And improve our Bumps records.

(K. Ergene)

With only one goal and nothing to lose we set off strong giving everything we had from the cannon. After every push we continued to gain on Christ's the sound of the whistle music to our ears. Stroke after stroke we committed to the lifts gritting our teeth through the pain. Our reward came with a jerk in the boat as we finished our race within 500m. It may not have been the bumps campaign we were hoping for, but I'm glad to say it definitely finished on a high. (B.C. Ladd)

Maggie, behind us,

Had said they were confident.

We bumped on First Post.

This start was our best.

Rate high, and the girls moved boat.

Wow. My first whistle.

Christs moved on Medwards

But we moved faster than them.

We bumped on First Post.

Maggie were three lengths

Away when we hit Christs bow.

They thought they were fast?

(K. Ergene)

The M1, W1 and M3 divisions were cancelled today due to snow and ice on the towpath. (Chris E.)

All racing was cancelled today due to snow and ice on the towpath. (Chris E.)

(D. Lee)

There was too much hype. That's what finished us really.  (Robert)

All racing was cancelled today due to snow and ice on the towpath. (Chris E.)

I was surprised when I was told

That this Lent Bumps was rather cold;

I suppose I might have seen some ice

Had gathered somewhere, once or twice.

But mostly I recall a burning--

A terribly dire sort of yearning--

And were there one thing I'll remember,

It will be this emblazoned ember:

The smouldering fire of a denied desire,

Our work to inspire as we drive higher.

(A.J.O. Lewis)

Owing to high wind and low temperatures, the W3 and M3 divisions were cancelled today. (Jon)

On Monday (R.J.T. McLaurin)

Start the race, blade feathered (oops). Is that a whistle already? Yes. Yes it is. Oh, we've bumped them. That wasn't so bad. (T.G.S. Pink)

*fewer (Jedge)

The M1, W1 and M3 divisions were cancelled today due to snow and ice on the towpath. (Chris E.)

Owing to high wind and low temperatures, the W3 and M3 divisions were cancelled today.
(Jon)

I always assumed that the first time I was bumped would be an epic, exciting race, probably lasting to the railway bridge. This was none of those. However, I couldn't have asked for a better crew to be bumped with. Some great commitment saw us move on Robinson, but ultimately we had to settle for a level week and the retention of the M3 headship.  (R.J.T. McLaurin)