Saturday

The day started at 5:30 dropping Jemma at Centenary.  Lucy helped by distracting the girls.

Then on to west end where we discovered the tree loppers had dropped a humungus log on the roof of the boat shed and had brought in a crane to help with the lifting.

Finally on the water with the grade 8 3rd quad. It was hot as.  We started with a technique focus and then got the 4 boys rowing together.  We stepped through 2 minute rate steps of 18 20 22 20 18 with the focus on timing.

It was hot. Really hot. To regain focus, I offered the boys a swim.  One at a time so we still had 3 engines to keep the boat in position.

With the boys refreshed, we did a U turn and another rate step piece but this second time we emphasised maximising boat speed as well as controlling rating.

Then we ran into the 4ths. Well not literally. They challenged us to a set of short races.  In these races we limit the rating and if one boat gets in front they reduce rating while trying to stay in front.

Then on to collect Jemma who by this time was playing tennis at Milton. Thank you to older brother Dan who having graduated gr12 yesterday was still willing to get himself out of bed and collect Jemma from her rowing and take her to Milton.

Now just relaxing for a few minutes.  :)