St Catharine's College Boat Club

This Michaelmas was highly unusual for Catz as we managed to field not only two, but three senior men's eights.  This immediately put us in unfamiliar waters with no idea what position we should be aiming for.  Winter Head had been a disappointing result and the weeks leading up to Fairbairn's were much more focused and driven.  M2 showed real thirst as our rowing improved consistently week after week, looking more powerful and professional.  A few injuries and a lack of outings the week before left us a little nervous, but when the day came M2 fought off the cold quickly and settled into a strong rhythm.  The M1 boat behind us were incredibly selfish and gave us nothing to push off, leaving us to make ground on Emma ahead by ourselves.  We crossed the finish line feeling as strong as we started and knowing it was a good row, which the results later confirmed.  We placed 4th out of the college 2nd boats, beating several 1st boats in the process.  A fantastic end to the term.