M2: M2 started today on +5, buzzing from their overbump, and had only one thing on their mind: St Catz M2. Off the start they were clean and sharp and held a chasing FaT III at station, while closing quickly on the crew ahead. From 5th station they moved to a length at first post, half a […]
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Lent Bumps 2017: Day 3
M2: M2 started today with eyes set firmly on continuing their excellent results. Clare Hall M1 posed no threat as the boys chased hard after First and Third III off of a powerful start. FaT, however, quickly moved on and bumped Maggie M3, leaving our boys plenty of clear space. With no one chasing, M2 dug in […]
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M1: M1 had a decent start, transitioning into good speed and this time were unimpeded by the early bumps at first post corner. M1 sat on a comfortable station watching St Catz struggling to hold off Churchill, and aimed to put pressure on the boat three ahead- Peterhouse. Chasing them down the reach we managed […]
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M1: Despite a shaky start M1 found themselves a comfortable station off chasing Christ’s and gaining on Peterhouse down first post reach. Peterhouse, however, managed to bump Queens’ at first post corner leaving little room and ultimately M1 crashed into Queens’. Despite this, M1 rowed on, attempting to regain their swing whilst weaving through carnage- Christ’s […]
Continue ReadingMay Bumps 2016: Day 4
W1: An excellent row to cap off another excellent week saw the women move rapidly on Darwin in front. Again demonstrating their sheer determination W1 were clinical in completing the bump on entry into the gut, securing yet another set of blades! Very well deserved and a credit to the hard work they have put […]
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M1: Despite a strong start for Christ’s, M1 showed their superior strength by slowly gaining throughout the course. Making good use of the corners, M1 managed to seal the deal by bumping Christ’s around halfway down the Reach to move up from sandwich boat. Level overall. W1: Another fast start saw the women continue their […]
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M1: An easy row over ahead of Fitzwilliam was followed by a poor start behind Girton. M1 then failed to capitalize on their faster speed before Girton caught Christ’s. -1 overall W1: Emmanuel II, well aware of Binson’s speed, made a fast start, closing on Newnham II in front. However, W1 showed relentless speed, reaching […]
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M1: A rudder failure before the start stole away the opportunity for M1 to show how good they are. Girton took the “bump” and M1 move down to sandwich boat. A definite chance to regain that place tomorrow! -1 overall. W1: Despite the fastest crew of the division starting behind W1, they showed their strength […]
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After some illnesses and injuries after bumps, we managed to keep a boat together to attack the Tideway with the help of alumnus Andrew Shipley subbing in from last year. Our fairly inexperienced crew managed a good start and settled into a decent rhythm despite being quickly overtaken by a boat from Hannover behind us […]
Continue ReadingLent Bumps 2016: Day 5
W1: Despite a fast bump from Pembroke II on Sidney Sussex ahead, W1 dug deep and showed the determination that blades crews are made of. Outside station coming past the Plough, the cheers from Robinson alumni spurred them forwards and they rapidly gained on Darwin, getting the OVERBUMP halfway down the Long Reach to secure […]
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