We started well, settling into a good rhythm and quite quickly taking over a length from Queens'. However, our lack of training, especially at high rates, began to show as we got tired and lost our timing, leading to a drop in the rate and a generally heavier-feeling boat for the second half of the race. This wasn't helped by a headwind along the reach, and resulted in a generally scrappy finish, allowing Queens' to take the win.
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