The chilly, overcast day did nothing to dampen the spirits of those members who went to Le Temple-sur-Lot recently to meet and encourage the OUBC oarsmen and coxes training for the 2014 race. The crews, excellent ambassadors of the University, cheerfully gave up some of their free time to talk to us.  The lunch which followed, and which was attended by the two coaches (Sean Bowden and Andy Nelder), the President (Malcolm Howard) and the Club Administrator (Barbara Wilson), was a lively and convivial affair ; after watching the crews warm up and set off for their afternoon’s training, the OUS SW France members present (some of whom had travelled a long distance for the occasion) agreed unanimously that the event should be repeated next year !