Back in business

As mentioned earlier my health is returning slowly and now I am well enough to return to my preferred haunt of the docklands.Yes, I've been a little under the weather with a dicky liver. This is due in no small part to a certain competition held over East way a few weeks back...

Once again the start of the Head Season proper saw an influx of country folk to that most strange of lands. The Tideway.
The CBRC contingent numbered seven crews: Two men's S3 Coxed fours, three women's S3 Coxed fours and two Quads from the new sculling squad.


130: 85 Sen2 4x- 20:58.87

Photos of crew 85

138: 404 Sen3 4+ 21:02.58

Photos of crew 404

161: 55 Sen2 4x- 21:10.28

Photos of crew 55

275: 373 Sen3 4+ 22:10.10

Photos of crew 373

350: 436 W Sen2 4- 23:01.33

Photos of crew 436

422: 528 W Sen3 4+ 24:26.25

Photos of crew 528

423: 501 W Sen3 4+ 24:32.44

Photos of crew 501

Well done to all on racing in, quite frankly, appalling good Tideway conditions. It was pointed out to several newbies that they "ain't seen nuffin yet."

But why oh why did that cause me internal damage? Well little was Gurt to know that none of the aforementioned buggers in boats would be leaving the area to return and drink in Bristol. As such this poor little chap was left all alone in the Dukes Head with a round for everyone. After a couple of days of waiting and with only enough left for two out of the seven crews, Gurt came to the conclusion that no-one was coming to party with him, and headed straight to casualty.
Where he was diagnosed with possible sirosis of the liver and severe-talking-in-the-third-personaritis.
But Gurt's almost Ok now, Gurt is.

I am keen to hear of any gossip that I might have missed during my state of ill-health. Rumour has it there has been a wedding. But more importantly there was a wedding reception. Photos must exist in plenty.
You know where to send them.