Some organised chaos at winter head…

Pre-race psych up…..or……pre-race nap

Flying reindeer are a myth Father Christmas actually uses 8 rowers to get around on C…

Steely pre-race faces from NW1

Finally crossing the finishing line after 2.5km – the longest race of the year!

The tired but nicely controlled row home…

NW1 taking care of their boat…(take note guys!!)

Mark stretching out with NW1 post race

Pre Emma Sprints

No idea how this did not win best costume…surely winners by a mile!

NW1 together at Emma Sprints cocktails

Wolfson show up in force at Emma Sprints Cocktail party!

NM3 have a team talk prior to starting

NM3 taking in the Queens’ Erg experience

NM3 doing a great job of pushing each other to the limit!

Fantastic effort and great times from NM3 – grit and determination the whole way!

Everyone having a pre-race nap to calm the nerves

Face of the day contender 1?

In Queens’ Ergs no matter what is going on around you only one thing matters……fin…

A little bit over enthusiastic with the removal – you have to wait for the feet to be…

Second attempt – much better!!

Coach Tom- Face of the day outsider maybe?

This is what Queens’ Ergs is all about….teamwork and giving it everything

Face of the day contender 2

‘Row row row your boat…” or maybe some harsher words?

The epic last leg – closing down Jesus with every stroke!

The final stroke that took NM2 past Jesus!!

I think Tom is a happy/proud coach…..all about the man hugs!

Post race contemplation…

NM1 start off with a great leg – Andrew Sullivan – finishing in the top 10 individual…

Queens’ Ergs Marshalls – bending their rules slightly to cheer on their own college

Face of the day contender 3? – you decide!?!?

Steve Williams – Coxless IV Olympic gold medalist

Steve Williams – Coxless IV Olympic gold medalist

WCBC NM1: Clare Regatta Winners 2009

Wolfson College boat house at sunset