May Bumps 2008 - 1st Men's VIII
Summary
Up 1 place by bumping Wolfson.
Wednesday
As feared, LMBC II caught Wolfson within the first minute or so of the race so, and the boats in front of them similarly bumped out. With nothing else in sight, M1 settled down for a pretty unexciting row-over.
Thursday
Bumped Wolfson at First Post corner. Clocked by Dick at 1:23. A textbook bump on a weak crew and only the tiniest of blue streaks on our new shell from a Wolfson blade.
Friday
A disappointing day, gaining slightly on King's at the start, but failing to hold the rhythm and technique cost the chance of a bump.
Saturday
A much better row today saw big gains on King's, closing to half a length, but they refused to give up, we had to settle for another row over. Much happier with the rowing than with Friday's, but it was still a shame not to have had a more successful bumps.