Despite the disappointment of Christ Church Regatta last term which was largely called off due to bad weather, the novice spirit has stood the test of the vac and we’re delighted to have so many keeping with the sport. This term’s coaches have certainly been impressed by the talent they’ve seen so far – thanks especially to excellent coaching from Christina, Kirsty and Anja last term. The fresh influx into the senior boats each January helps to keep us older girls on their toes, as (in genuine True Blue style) “nobody’s seat has a reserved sign on it”.

New term, new coach. This year we’ve been lucky to find Chris Cooper.

With an impressive rowing, sculling and coaching CV (and many years of Oxford boating experience) the prospects are looking better than ever for our W2 girls. With 3 sets of blades in the bag for that last 4 bumps races, things can only get tougher as the amount of ‘driftwood’ above us in the divison dwindles and we start to take on some real opposition. Wish us luck!