After the success of Lent Bumps, the pressure was now on – with a few changes in line-ups for both W1 and W2, particularly the return of Stella Lempidaki, who had trailed for the Women’s Blue Boat, along with Izzy Vvyvyan who competed at the Boat Race, training was back to full steam, and the 5.30am alarms were set for the beautiful morning outings. We were also lucky enough to have Jonas Schwenck, a rower at St Edmunds College, agree to coach our W2 boat, and he really put them through their paces! Both crews entered the Champs Eights (1.4km) race and both won their division by quite some margin –prize tankards all around! W2 easily completed the Getting-On Race, securing themselves a place in the fourth division. With both crews ready to go out and grab some greenery, Bumps was shaping up to be an exciting week! W2 just missed Blades as they were given a technical rowover on the second day. Despite rowing over on the first day, W1 continued their winning streak with four bumps, making us eligible for College Blades, as well as securing a strong place in Division Two. It was fantastic to have such great support from the College and Alumni on the final day as we rode past with the Lucy and Hughes flags flying high once again. We were also winners of the Pegasus Cup for the most successful Club in May Bumps.

It has really been a fantastic term and year for the whole Club. Congratulations to everyone who competed, and a big thank to all those who came to cheer us on. We are sorry to have to lose so many wonderful rowers, particularly Kate Stevens, previous President, and Erin Townsend, previous Captain. We wish all those leaving the best in whatever walks of life they know decide to go into, and we hope to see you at the next Boat Club Dinner.