Women's VIII - Fairbairns 2009

After the traditional marshaling carnage, we paddled up to the start and started solidly. Imogen began to lead us through our race plan and we held Clare for the first half of the race while walking away from St Catherine's. As we came past the P&E we passed some support on the bank which helped to spur us on. We recovered from a slightly wobbly row down the Reach as we came round Ditton, onto the course the Seniors in the boat are so familiar with. The Novices rose to the challenge admirably and we got some good pushes out of the corners. As we came round First Post we began our wind and empty for the line. Ultimately we had a good race which should set us up for well for Lents.