<p>Bossf51- The spring does not work for us that well because of a lot of factors. A) The 2/c are at sea typically a good portion on the team. For example: The 4 that I was in last year that beat CGA and we got 3rd at Head of the Charles, which is a big deal. The other 3 rowers were 2/c and were not here in the spring. B) The 3/c who just got back from sea have two hinderences 1) 3rd trimester 3/c year for both deck and engine is one of the most difficult trimesters 2) Not all ships have adequate equipment or available time because of sea projects. CGA also has a larger team than we do. We were going to be able to have one 8 and one 4, but after injuries and heavy academic loads with officer duties, we are down to two 4’s. CGA has two 8’s and a 4 on their varsity team. The spring team is adequately undermanned compared to other schools, therefore we focus on the Head of the Charles which is a very prestigious regatta. Don’t be surprised if you see USMMA as a medalist again this year.</p>
<p>Also: There was two other CGA boats in the Open 4, but I don’t know why they did not get times. I knew they raced but I don’t know what the deal was. I know I have to think my coxswain for maneuvering us two boats that had us blocked in on the only turn. That 1 second should have been more but we had to power down to make the turn. And I think this is the first year in a while that rowing is counting in the Secretaries Cup. We’ve been told that it is, so not totally for sure.</p>