Hey all, sorry for the late update but here's the news on HOCR.
Last week we split the 2V into a racing four for Saturday and merged the other four rowers with the 3V. It was a hard week for everyone because the Ames does NOT like to be apart. In the LKV they too were training hard all week for the collegiate event on Sunday and Blue Crew's other crews were sticking it out knowing that their next race was not for a full week after.
The results from Saturday were not as good as expected for the 4+ but as always, we are treating it as a learning experience and are ready to take bigger risks with the Ames as an eight this weekend. Saturday night was the HOCR dinner with friends and family, which the event committee planned so nicely (pasta, salad, cake, CIDER... what more could you ask for?).
Sunday was a big day for the LKV as they were in a much higher starting position than last year. After taking 4th again it was agreed that the race was solid but that there was still a lot of work to be done. Congrats to Ali P, Coogs, and Jess (and your's truly) on our first HOCR as competitors! Get ready to see some fast novices (and other Blue Crew boats) at Seven Sisters.
Aidan Chambers '13
