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Boat Naming - 15th June 2008
The purchase of the new men's VIII was made possible through generous donations to the PBCF supporting the current Spirit of '56 campaign. The shell arrived from builders Sims in time for training for the May Bumps. The 1st Men's VIII used it to good effect, bumping up one place in the shell's maiden Bumps.
This left the official naming, set for the day after the Bumps finished. Lady Wilson, the wife of our outgoing president, named the shell Wilson of Tillyorn for the outgoing Master. The shell was promptly launched with a mixed crew of alumni, current members of the 1st Men's VIII, and Lord Wilson rowing in the four seat.
May Bumps 2008 - 1st Women's VIII
Summary
Stayed level by bumping St Catharine's 3 days after being bumped by Magdalene.
Mays Bumps 2008 - 2nd Men's VIII
Summary
Won blades (up 4 places) by bumping Darwin II, Emmanuel III, Hughes Hall and Trinity Hall II.
Lent Term 2008
Lent Term saw 3 crews competing in Bumps. It was a successful term for the 1st Men who went up 3 in the Lents, bumping St Catharine's, Wolfson and Caius II. M1 also gained useful off-Cam experience at the end of term, entering the Head of the River Race on the Thames on 15th March. Peterhouse was represented by Ted Randolph and Sarah Allen at the Henley Boat Races on 23rd March.
Michaelmas Term Newsletter 2007
The PBC Newsletter for Michaelmas Term 2007 can be downloaded using the link below.
M1 at the Head of the River Race 2008
» Video Footage from Hammersmith Bridge (Courtesy of Olay)
This term, the First Men entered the Head of the River, along the Championship course in London, for the first time in several years. This meant a very low placed start for the boat. Having sat on the Tideway for a couple of hours, we finally paddled down below the start line at Chiswick Bridge.
Pre-Easter Term Training Week
The pre-Term Training Week for those competing for seats in the senior May VIIIs will be held between the start of University and Full Terms after Easter:
» Squad Meetings: 17th April
» Training Week: 18th April Onwards
Imogen and Rob will be organising the training so please contact them for information.