And the sun will come out...tomorrow?

After seven straight days of cloudy weather and on and off rain, today was IHOP day. While we have looked forward to fluffy buttermilk pancakes and scrambled eggs all week, today is also special because it is the biggest trailer loading day of the year. Not in the sense that we have to load a whole lot of boats or oars, but in that the trailer itself is just so massive. Bob Klinger (of Klinger Engineering) is responsible for escorting our beautiful, sleek fleet of black boats out to the golden coast (Katy Perry reference) on top of his monstrous trailer along with some of the other east coast schools' equipment (e.g. Bates).

So after our morning row, it was straight to business: derigging and scrubbing down boats, getting all our "stuff" packed up and onto the trailer. As we waved goodbye to our lovely shells, we said hello to brunch; luckily the closest IHOP is a short two minute drive from the boathouse and conveniently located right next to Starbucks. Our waitress had her work cut out for her, taking orders from 21 very hungry rowers (and 3 rather tired coaches), but everyone got what they ordered and ate up.

As soon as the afternoon food-coma set in, it was time to row again. Thankfully, there was at least some sun (as evidenced by some angry squinting faces courtesy of Nicola and Taylor who were sans-hats and sunglasses). The spares had an equally enjoyable launch ride with Tessa and Austin, playing pranks and wreaking havoc (I would love to share, but what happens in the launch, stays in the launch).

We got back to campus at around 3pm, and with the afternoon free, there were organized trips to Whole Foods, Target, and the Natick Mall. I myself was hunting down a dress for the upcoming banquet while also trying to figure out my travel outfit. But let me warn you: shopping is so much more challenging when you enter the mall already sore and tired...

Blue has a packed social calendar ahead of us for the weekend, and while we will be sure to relish the limelight a little bit, we will also be working to maintain the great focus, drive and intensity we've shown all week as we prepare to set sail for Lake Natoma.

We've got big things to accomplish in the next 8 days, and we thank you for your support!

Shernaz Dossabhoy '12

Rolling along:)

With finals now behind us...we are now able to sharpen our focus (and with the rain and 50 degree temperatures...what else are we going to do??!!??)...we are well past seat racing, and things are moving nicely. We are starting double sessions today and the energy for the first practice of the day was really good...very sharp, very clean, and looking powerful...

It is hard to believe that we are one of the only college programs still training on the Charles right now... :)

We will keep you posted with some student-athlete updates, but just wanted to let you all know that we are still on a mission and so ready for anything coming our way:)