The sunshine was brilliant, the wind caressed us gently but sadly the river seemed to stick to the Andover boats more than the others.
The Exeter rowers especially seems to have been touched by the fairy speed dust and rode the Merrimack mermaids down the
river. We gave Exeter the trophy and promised a closer race in 2 weeks.
Our Grandparents turned up in droves and staked out the best viewing places by the banks.