Masterful Mentors . . .

Weather:  Beautiful sunny winter day with some wind

Temp:  About 11 without the wind chill factor

River Condition:  Increasing downstream flow

River Level:   (0.075) m at 10:00am rising to 0.140 m at midday

Boat:  Roche

Rowers:  Mick, Judy M, John, Neil

Bring on 2042 . . . 

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Our heroes!

The Banks ‘vets’ are an inspiration and if we are rowing like some of them at their age we will be in good shape.  The oldest of them is about 94 so we will need to be still rowing in the year 2042 if we are to match their efforts!  Mind you, today would be about the seven thousandth time they have been out together and they are still barking instructions at each other about how to maneuver the boat and such things.

And as Judy M said today, those eights really do look very nice.  We should try to get one out on the river one day soon – with some coordination it should be possible as we have the numbers and the weather is continuing to improve all the time.

A fine looking crew

Disturbing the river

Fine technique

Come on John - they are getting away from you!

In the meantime, the ‘three of us’ headed out in the Roche – we used the ‘missing rower’ procedure and left the three seat empty.  We waved to Carolyn as we went past and, seeing that John was in the cox’s seat, we naturally took the scenic route around the island to Powerhouse.  

After a quick turnaround (due to the cold wind) we headed back against some stronger than expected headwinds and waves.  However, I am pleased to say that the crew was up to the challenge and we made it home in good time.

Thanks everyone – and we will see you again on Monday.