Torpids Day One Report

Torpids are go. What seemed almost inconceivable just a couple of weeks ago is actually happening. Unfortunately, this meant that the river only became rowable the day before the race. In that short time, M1 had to fit in three outings, leaving us considerably sharper if somewhat heavy-legged.

Reports:

M2 - rowed over. A good start for our boys, most of whom are novice rowers and lacking water time. Starting to get a bit ragged and dead in the final stages of a tough race, but crucially less ragged and dead than everyone else.

W1 - rowed over. A jammed seat at bow may have hampered W1's speed a little, but massive props to Rose Robson for some superb recoveries in difficult circumstances.

M1 - bumped Merton. They conceded just as we were entering the Gut. Job done. Like a carbon fibre knife through butter.


Julian Bubb-Humfryes
Men's Captain