Head of the Charles results

Sunday afternoon saw a very pleasing end to this year's trip. The 1st VIII placed 2nd behind Marin Rowing Association, meaning that we have medalled in all five years that the event has been restricted to oarsmen attending High School. The 2nd VIII
moved up a couple of places to 19th, with a racy if slightly scrappy row, more than guaranteeing our second entry next year. This was an auspicious start to the year, with much depth staying back in Eton.

Sunset over Belmont Hill's cathedral of a gym

Relaxed Saturday

End of another good day. Some time at the course this morning followed by an excellent lunch hosted once again for us by the most generous Nuzzo family. All set for tomorrow...

VIII boating at Head of the Charles

All now in Boston safe and well and the sun is shining. Good day's practice on the course today and the boys are being royally entertained by their Belmont Hill hosts. Watching some racing and lunch with supporters tomorrow will provide some relaxation before the race on Sunday.

2nd VIII at Head of the Charles

Off to America

The competitive season for Upper Boats kicks off this weekend with two eights traveling to compete in the Head of the Charles regatta in Boston.  We'll be starting 3rd and 20th and it looks like Abingdon are the only other British school making the trip.  They are sure to be strong competition.  As ever, it is difficult to know the lie of the land at this early stage of the year, and it is much harder to pin down all the variables in one's preparation than it is later in the season.  However, we've had a good run of things down at Masters', and the boys are looking forward to the trip.  As ever, we are enormously grateful to Belmont Hill for offering to host us so generously.  The regatta's own website has a wealth of information and provides an excellent results service when the time comes (www.hocr.org).  I'll look to send updates as and when, with hopefully a few pictures of a sunny and picturesque New England in the Fall...