The story continues

... for members of Burr House, anyway, at http://burrhouseblog.blogspot.com/

Well done

We are all now back in England. I'd just like to say what a pleasure the whole trip was - 14 enthusiastic rowers and coxes, inspiring Boat Club staff (Sally, Jason and Austen) and wonderfully generous hosts in San Francisco. I learnt a lot about rowing, determination and commitment, as well as having fun seeing new places and meeting new people.

I'm deeply priviliged to have been asked to go on the tour - huge thanks to all concerned.

Charly Lowndes

University of California, Santa Barbara

The UCSB crew had an injury, and were fortunate enough to pick up an international rower - Jack Thompson. Their result was creditable and they were full of praise for their number 2 - they said "it's all down to Jack that we did so well"

Last Day

Our last full day in the USA: the beach, surf boards, sea kayaking, sailing, the San Diego Zoo.

Return Flight

We've had a good rest today, with isolated outbreaks of academic work. We start the return journey tomorrow, and expect to be at London Heathrow, Terminal 3, landing at 1215 on Tuesday.

United Airlines' web page has a flight status link, go to Services and Information, enter date 4/7/2008 and flight number 948.

Full results of all three heats

Disappointment

Our time of 6 min 35.63 was not enough to beat the other crews - the heat was won in 6 min 09 by Newport, and our friends from St Ignatius came in third, but just failed to qualify for tomorrow's final. Shiplake were in the pack for much of the race and can be proud of the achievement in what is said to be the toughest heat.