Even a day of wind strong enough to render Dorney Lake unrowable didn’t stop CUWBC Trial Eights. A short scout around found us a stretch of flat water just around the corner, and the race was moved from the lake onto the river next door.

In the race, all crews performed strongly, giving the coaches plenty more information as they look to start putting together the crews that will race Oxford in April.

Upon our return to Cambridge, the culmination of the term’s training was celebrated with a dinner at the University Arms Hotel.

Photographs courtesy of Stephen and Hayley Palmer

Thankyou to all those who donated prizes for the raffle that we held at the dinner. A special mention goes to:

Chris Hesketh, Pat Marsh, ‘Breeze’, ‘TOPSHOP’, ‘The Little Gift Shop on the Corner’, ‘Lindgards Games’ and ‘Woolworths’.

Ron Needs has been awarded the Mussabini Medal for coaching. The Mussabini Medal recognises the contribution of coaches of UK performers who have achieved outstanding success on the world stage. In Ron’s case, this related to his involvement with the GB Women’s Eight. The eight surpassed all expectations at the 2005 World Championships, by coming 5th in the Final, only 3 seconds behind the winners, Australia.

Ron being presented with his medal by HRH The Princess Royal.
Photographs courtesy of Sports Coach UK
For more details about the medal, visit the Sports Coach UK Website.