Wolfson M2 Summer 8s 2018: Day 1

Wolfson M2 bumps Magdalen M2 and Merton M2 continues racing into Wolfson. Smashy Remix: • Smashy Remix

[@StealthElectronVIP]

That bow could have taken that kids head off.

[@watchfullwarrior8180]

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.

[@maxmel1778]

but the kid took the bow off

[@thunderbugcreative7778]

Lucky the oncoming boat broke in half or it could have killed the poor chap in seat 8.

[@georgehamill4573]

Thank god for bow balls

[@Samester48]

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!

[@alfrednowak6520]

Final destination 7 ;)

[@Alizyran]

No one klaxons?!?!

[@tabletopfun2019]

Holy fuck that kid is lucky he didn't get impaled. Good on you bro!

[@jayeatman1]

Wolfson cox needed to look around before heading across the racing line

[@MrBradleykeith]

Not really, he was squeezed into the bank by Merton after bumping them.

[@jayeatman1]

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.

[@Panjojo]

out coxed

[@darenbowyer4478]

Ow!

[@VickersDoorter]

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.