Oarsome

Hi Gemma and all

Thanks – but no footage – it was a marvellous day out thanks.

We blitzed along during the race and completed it in just under 24 mins – passing under Chiswick Bridge, Hammersmith bridge and then Putney Bridge at the end. It’s really nice and quite leafy that part of London. It took twice as long to get back as we were against the tide and a little pooped by then, so when it was time to lift the boat out of the water roll it over our heads and back onto the trestles we were mightily tired. But great to be involved with a massive spectacle like that. We were narrowly beaten by two international teams (Italians - good at going backwards) and the winners in our Vet class were ex Olympians – oarsome !? some 4 minutes faster than us. Oh well!

It’s great really because once you’re over 31 you are a vet – so you can join in Gemma if you like!!

Everyone very keen for next year and our next race in Bedford in April. Will be watching the proper boat race on April 3rd with extra interest now
Mad Aunty Val
PS Happy birthday for next week – card in post !!! soon



1,2,3,4,5 fifth from the pointy end!