The VIII progressed safely into the semi-finals today against Sophie-Barat Schule of Germany. The Germans showed considerably more speed than they had done earlier in the week, but The VIII steadily extended their lead down the course to win by one and a quarter lengths. This was a much more assured performance, with their quickest times to Fawley and over the course thus far, without being hard pressed through the enclosures.
Elsewhere in the event there were some cracking races and some fast times. St Andrews School, USA had to row through a very fast starting Hampton to win by a canvas, and Radley were pushed hard by Shrewsbury. Both schools recorded times of 6.23, one second outside the long-standing course record. Abingdon progressed more comfortably against St. Edwards, again posting quick times. Whatever the results, there will be three great races in what is proving to be a vintage year in the PE. The VIII were nip and tuck with St Andrews at Marlow, so we wish them well for what will be a close encounter tomorrow.
The VIII race St Andrews at 1150, Abingdon race Radley at 1600.
OE interest is now confined to the Temple and the Ladies. Harvard's freshmen in the Temple against Cal at 1010 will have a tough job on their hands. I hope I'm right in saying Ant Locke and Mike Evans will face each other in the Ladies at 1520 (didn't buy a programme today, sorry). Alex Henshilwood's gathering of Australians might have their first race on their hands against Molesey in the Thames at 1730, but I wouldn't bet against them...
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