​It was an exciting Lent Bumps for St Edmund's, with our crews braving hail, snow and strong currents to produce solid rowing throughout the week.
Despite getting bumped early, M1 fended off a speedy Downing M2 and finished the week strong.
W1 had consistently strong performances throughout the week, rowing over and coming out with a commendable +0 overall.
Although M2 and W2 failed to qualify in the getting-on race, they showed fantastic progress, giving us high hopes for May Bumps. Congratulations to all our rowers and coaches on an incredible showing! There's definitely more to come for Mays.

Eddie's had a strong start to term, with our crews braving the chilly temperatures last week to get in some quality time on the river
Our novice crews were also hard at work, with the men's crew getting an invaluable coached session at the Cambridge Rowing Tank, and the women's crew crushing it at City Winter Head-to-Head by coming in third!
There's a lot of great rowing to look forward to in Lent and if you'd like to be a part of that, don't hesitate to drop a comment or message. There's absolutely no prior experience required and we'd be happy to have you!

​In preparation for their return to the Cam, the Eagles have emerged from their winter hibernation just in time for the start of term. Now being primed and ready to compete, the W1 squad braved the freezing temperatures to complete a 2 x 2k race which included a quick break and spin at Baitsbite Lock.
Coxed MAGNIFICENTLY by our wonderful Hélène (for whom it was only their second time coxing to the lock), the Eagles quickly caught the City of Cambridge boat ahead around halfway through the first 2k of the race. Having not been given way by City, and with the marshals silent on whether we could overtake, the Eagles took a breather, and dropped down to a leisurely rate 22/24 before SENDING IT home.
After clarifying with the marshals that we were indeed allowed to overtake (safety permitting), the Eagles raced the second 2k, again quickly catching up with the boat ahead. Using some of the tightest racing lines seen on the Cam, and powered by 8 of our strongest women, the Eagles were able to overtake on an extremely narrow stretch of river, despite the boat not conceding the racing line.
With the City Squad cleanly taken care of, the Eagles approached the last 1k of the race. From behind, they were quickly met by a Clare Hall men's 4+. Using all of their remaining power, Eddie's women valiantly held off the men to the finish line. Finishing third in the division, (and less than a second behind second place Churchill), with a smashing time of 17:37, beating a further 4 senior crews in the division above.
A fantastic first race after a long break from rowing over the winter break; Lent term looks to be a very exciting time for the Eddie’s women in their quest for blades…

After 2 grueling days of racing in Fairbairns, Eddie’s women took on their toughest challenge yet, a brisk paddle down the Cam, the day after BCD… After a chaotic meet, where the crew had to navigate around multiple boats just to out of the boathouse, and a speedy paddle to the marshaling point, the Christmas robins were ready to spread their wings for a final time this Michaelmas term. After coming up with a race plan as the crew were pushing off, the Robins took off down the Cam, chased by a men's 8+ full of Batmen. A cheeky spar saw the Batmen overtake the Robins at the Tesco footbridge, yet despite having to make way, the girls still pulled a fantastic time of 0:07:33.9 over the 1.8km course, winning the college women’s 8+ category. A casual race, but another great result in the bag for the strong women’s team.

A huge well done to the Eddie's novice men, women and senior crews who participated in Qergs today! Many achieved personal bests today, and the novice men’s team notably were the 3rd Overall fastest
Special thanks to Newnham College Boat Club (Yeah St Newmunds!) for being part of our senior crews today and to Queens' College Boat Club for the amazing organisation
Our crews’ performances today have us all excited for a solid year of rowing, so watch this space!