In theory, they exist because a guy called Edward Campbell died in 1888 in a “bumps race” in Cambridge, after a bow pierced his heart. Poor guy, but thanks to him we have them!
As a sculler owning my own boat, I cannot understand why these races wilfully cause countless £1000s worth of damage. Aside from banger racing, I cannot think of another sport that involves deliberate destruction of perfectly good expensive sports equipment. No wonder there's a general misconception of rowing being a monied entitled sport of the elite.
That bow could have taken that kids head off.
I used to be on a Crew, you might think it is safe but I have been told that Crew Teams have the Highest Accidental Death Rates than any other sport.
but the kid took the bow off
Great to see a nice clean bump ❤
Lucky the oncoming boat broke in half or it could have killed the poor chap in seat 8.
Thank god for bow balls
In theory, they exist because a guy called Edward Campbell died in 1888 in a “bumps race” in Cambridge, after a bow pierced his heart. Poor guy, but thanks to him we have them!
Final destination 7 ;)
No one klaxons?!?!
Holy fuck that kid is lucky he didn't get impaled. Good on you bro!
Wolfson cox needed to look around before heading across the racing line
Not really, he was squeezed into the bank by Merton after bumping them.
He was not. Ther's plenty of space to steer to the right. All coxes are instructed to keep going and clear the racing line. This cox does neither.
out coxed
Crazy and foolish, unbelievably dangerous
Ow!
As a sculler owning my own boat, I cannot understand why these races wilfully cause countless £1000s worth of damage. Aside from banger racing, I cannot think of another sport that involves deliberate destruction of perfectly good expensive sports equipment. No wonder there's a general misconception of rowing being a monied entitled sport of the elite.