W1 win smiliest crew at Newnham!

W1 made big waves in their return to the Cam for Lent! Racing Newnham Head’s 2km course upstream from the motorway to railway bridge, W1 proved that they know how to row as a crew. Settling into a controlled rate 28 set up by their fantastic stroke Adriana, W1 sped down first-post reach off the start line. With Paulina (7), Sophie X-T (6) and Kathy (5) keeping the split down, bow four kept the corners tight with pressure from Polina (4) and Sophie L-W (2) round first-post corner and then a big push from Xen (3) and Kiran (B) round grassy. With cox Elizabeth yelling encouragement through the mic, all eight put their legs down to the plough and onto the reach. While they were met with some wind for the home stretch, that’s where eagles soar. With a last herculean push, they made it cross the finish line at the railway bridge, exhausted but proud of their work.

Working as a team, W1 tied for 3rd in the Lower Lents Category proving that they are a boat to watch in Lent bumps! BUT WAIT, THERE’S MORE!! Eddies didn’t just put watts down in the water, their smiles alone could power the 99s Boat House. This boat’s sunshine attitude and impeccable vibes won them medals for the SMILIEST CREW AWARD! Grins firmly intact, this crew certainly had something to celebrate on their traditional post-race pub trip. After our 24-hour ergathon this coming weekend, the eagles will be back for Pembroke Regatta on Saturday 17th February!

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Written by Elizabeth Leach-Leung