Torpids and blades

Well folks, Torpids for 2006 is now over. Thanks to all those who came to cheer your classmates on and a huge round of applause to Paul Kohler (six-seat for St Hugh’s Men’s First VIII) & Kate Patterson (Stroke for St Hugh’s Women’s First VIII), who both won the coveted “Blades” today.

We had a great turnout, with a big crowd for the Templeton race. It was a real heartbreaking moment as the race was klaxoned (cancelled due to a crash) before our boys got to make their move. A shame, as they were probably up for Blades as well.

St Hugh’s M1 about to get its final bump for Blades – Paul Kohler is in the bottom boat, 4th head from the bottom, wearing the black beanie.


Kate got hers just as they turned the corner. Kate is the second head from the bottom (first facing the camera).


And rumour had it that Seth was going shirtless today. He disappointed his female fans by stripping only to a lyrca singlet (in sub-zero temperatures), but the ladies still requested to see it. Some of you may also recognise Mike Smets in front of Seth (PhD student at SBS).

Congrats to all who participated and all those that bumped.