The first race of the year for the Sidney seniors saw W1 don their onsies (in november!) and head out for the 2.5km Cantabs Winter Head race.
After a long marshall we set off with a strong start coming under the railway bridge. We settled into our rhythm well and pushed through the corners down to plough reach.
At this point it became clear that we were going to have to overtake the city crew in front as the number of lengths between us fell. After a solid racing line round the corner (courtesy of Aimee Muirhead) we were soon counting up from bow til we drew past.
Pair pushes down the reach bought us into view of another boat, getting ever closer as we headed under the railway bridge. Again the crew came together and we surged past just as we came into the last 300m.
The results put us at 5th in our race division and 2nd in our bumps division – so well done everyone and thanks to Pete for all the encouragement from the bank.
