Summer VIIIs 2018 Day 2: Race Reports

Two days in and the bumps have begun in earnest (though perhaps not in the way our crews had hoped), with all crews on the river now familiar with the process, if not so familiar that they avoid snapping sterns and breaking bows (thankfully not those of any Hertford boats – yet). W2 – Bumped…

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Worcester Regatta 2018: Race Reports

  Last Sunday the M1 entered into Worcester Regatta, with intent to replicate the victory from the year before, and get vital race practice before the first day of Summer VIIIs. The VIII were indeed victorious once again, though the IV went out in the semi-final. VIII Cox Ettie ‘is this still the Thames’ Caverly…

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Summer VIIIs 2018 Day 1: Race Reports

The first day of racing saw drama and destruction, though Hertford’s seats flying off their slides pales in comparison to some of the equipment damage other crews experienced. Whilst not the best day in terms of results, further opportunity awaits our crews as the week continues. W2 – Bumped by Oriel (TBC) Cox: Abbigail Colwyn…

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