the Mercedes minibus plus trailer, and with Messrs. Morcom and Moore the gaggle (they like being on water?) of oarspeople gathered at Nahurn to see the 1st IV complete the initial stage downstream to the lock. The boat was duly — and muddily — ported, and from then on it was plain sailing. The changeover at Cawood went smoothly with the help of the Whitecross Powerboat Club's pontoons, and Selby provided no real problems other than unsavoury odours from the muddy banks. The term 'sailing' used above was now not totally out of place, as a fresh breeze was making conditions quite difficult. When the Colts 1st crew handed over to 2nd IV at Barmby Barrage the wide Ouse was sporting white horses on its wavelets. Undaunted, Jill Gillett sat bravely at, and at times in, her wet task and steered "Mary" to the final destination. At Goole the tide was so low that the boat had to be split and dismantled while floating in the water to allow a safe lift-out'. All was achieved smoothly, if not a little slowly, amidst muddy legs and ankles, wet clothes and tired bodies. It had taken 5 hours 2 minutes and 20 seconds for the row. The only disappointing note was that the launch developed engine trouble on its return journey, and it took longer to cover the distance than it had done under oar-power. Very warm thanks must go to the Gray family for all their help and support, the car drivers, all those who sold and particularly bought tickets, and of course to the crews: 1st IV, 2nd IV, 3rd IV, Colts 1, Colts 3. The final total of money raised was £105. Who knows what will happen next year? B.M.
HOCKEY 1978 This surely must have been one of the most disappointing seasons from the point of view of the weather. All four sides when they were able to play showed that they had flair and determination and had we completed a full season I think it would have been one of the best in recent years. The first eleven under the captaincy of Edward Parkinson showed skill and a team spirit which led them to win the four inter-school matches which were able to be played. They not only defended well but the number of goals which they scored showed that there was considerable ability in attack as well. Our defeats came against a verb. strong Styx side and against a touring college side from Cambridge. It would be invidious to mention any names, for this year success came from a team effort and it was this that pleased me more than anything. The captain, Edward Parkinson, led the side very well and I congratulate him on his personal play and on his captaincy. The second eleven was an interesting blend of senior players an colts who gained a lot of experience which I hope will stand the fi eleven in good stead next year. They more than any other side we frustrated by the weather. 76
