Last weekend, I took part in Henley Royal Regatta for the first time. Although Henley isn't part of the World Cup series, it still attracts top international crews, as well as the best of club rowing in the UK.
The quad that has been racing as Great Britain all summer - Katherine Grainger, Anna Watkins, Beth Rodford and me - put on club kit to represent Marlow, Leander, Gloucester and London.
Here's my diary from the event.
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