Novice women 3rd at fairbairns

“Third on the Cam — First in Our Hearts”
Fairbairns — the grand finale of novice term.
A 2.7 km test of grit, rhythm, and sheer determination. St Edmund’s NW1 arrived ready to take it on. Coaches Toby and Matt had prepared the crew well, and cox Jill Leung knew every corner of the course. The boat — Florina (stroke), Aurélie, An Mei, Maxanne, Beth, Gabby, Juliane, Mia (bow) — sat poised at the start, calm and focused.
 
The Race — Power, Rhythm, Grit
NW1 came off the line cleanly, settling immediately into a strong, controlled rhythm with Florina setting the pace and Jill calling the boat together. They found length early and stayed composed as the course opened up.
Through the middle stretch — where novice crews often start to unravel — Eddie’s held firm. They kept the power on, responded to every call, and maintained pressure all the way down the Reach, moving confidently and staying sharp.
In the final push, the crew lifted together, emptying the tank with a committed, unified drive to the finish — exactly the kind of racing Fairbairns demands.
 
The Result — THIRD Overall
When results were released, NW1 had placed:
🥉 3rd fastest women’s novice crew overall
An incredible achievement for a small college and a brand-new crew.
It’s one of the strongest novice women’s Fairbairns performances in St Edmund’s history — a testament to teamwork, consistency, and the energy this group has built over the term.

Final Thoughts
From their first wobbly outings to becoming the third fastest novice women’s crew on the Cam, St Edmund’s NW1 have shown outstanding progress and heart. They’ve ended novice term not just strong, but dangerous — and ready for whatever comes next.
#YeahEddies 💙🩵🩶