Sunday kicked off with the second of the three men’s bumps races on the Tideway hosted by UHBC.

A rather sobering event led to both GKT2 and Kings boats rowing over and to the suprise of everyone, SGHS1 put in an unstoppable push towards Kew Rail and bumped GKT1. Emotions were running high but careful planning of a comeback race ensued.

Meanwhile in the final of the three races for the women, GKT1, GKT2 AND Kings successfully maintained all three headship categories – a fantastic achievement and now the second year running of the women holding all three titles.

Stepping up their game in the final race, GKT1 had one chance to get back their rightful spot as head crew of the UH Bumps. Capitalising on their quicker start, oars were geared heavier and a do or die attitude was adopted. It paid off, for the pleasure of all the spectators standing there, GKT1 mowed down Georges just before Kew Road Bridge. Victory never felt so deserved.

KCLBC would like to thank UHBC for putting on yet another successful bumps and amazing afterparty.

Kicking off with the first women’s race GKT1 established their place by maintaining the headship, rowing over with RUMS1 rowing over behind them. GKT2 also rowed over, chasing down RVC1 they looked within their grasp but couldn’t quite catch them. The women’s Kings boat got off to a flying start bumping RUMS2.

In the men’s first race, GKT1 had a solid row over partly in thanks to Georges I bumping into ICSM1, looks like Sunday is going to be hard! The King’s boat also successfully managed to mirror the girls in bumping RUMS2.

In the women’s second race, headship was still maintained and GKT2 managed to bump RVC1 solidifying their 2nd boat headship.

Overall GKT and Kings have put in a solid start to the racing on this hot weekend, although nothing is set in stone until the 3rd race is complete. Bring on Sunday.