Report by Anna Lawrence:
After an early bump from Queens on Day 1 and an impressively strong row over on Day 2, W2 met with excitement and anticipation in the beautiful sun on Day 3.
Confident that we would not be caught, we faced Medwards 2 in front of us; a foe we could have caught on Day 1 had it not been for Queens’ impressive start. Not letting the pressure get to us on the row down and suitably inspired by Flo’s inspirational speech, we focused as the one minute cannon sounded.
Getting a fantastic start, we powered down to the Motorway Bridge. From the beginning Medwards were not much more than a length away and after we had scared them into catching a crab, we swiftly moved up. Not more than five strokes after the stride call and we caught them just beyond the bridge, touching their stern with our bow blade three times before their cox conceded the bump.
Claiming our well-earned foliage from the bank, we began a beautifully controlled row home, replete with vocal accompaniment ranging from the Sound of Music through Disney to the classic S-Club. Many thanks go to our fantastic and dedicated bank party – James Moore, Nick Porter, the injured Eleanor and of course our coach John – and massive thanks to everyone who has subbed for us over the last few days – Rebecca, Imogen, Jessie and Emma. Onwards and upwards to tomorrow when we’ll be going for the revenge bump on Queens!
