New Posts For Thread: Why oh why didn't Cambridge row in a straight line?https://community.betfair.com/chit_chat/go/thread/view/94038/30476417/why-oh-why-didnt-cambridge-row-in-a-straight-lineJust been looking at the BBC's tech facility that shows the path the boats took in the race. Oxford (winners) took a strange curvy line which seemed to follow the curve of the river. Cambridge (2nd place) inexplicably chose to shadow them, taking mucposh punts.https://community.betfair.com/chit_chat/go/thread/view/94038/30476417/why-oh-why-didnt-cambridge-row-in-a-straight-line?post_id=544307563#544307563posh punts.Mon, 13 Apr 2015 03:27:34 -0500I think you have to follow a curvey line when rowing the Thames. If you go in a straight line you have to go overland. Rowing on land is not as fast.https://community.betfair.com/chit_chat/go/thread/view/94038/30476417/why-oh-why-didnt-cambridge-row-in-a-straight-line?post_id=544295561#544295561I think you have to follow a curvey line when rowing the Thames. If you go in a straight line you have to go overland. Rowing on land is not as fast.Sun, 12 Apr 2015 08:25:55 -0500I would back the Jihadista if it wasn't for afternoon prayers...they'll have to turn it to face Mecca right in the middle of the race!https://community.betfair.com/chit_chat/go/thread/view/94038/30476417/why-oh-why-didnt-cambridge-row-in-a-straight-line?post_id=544294195#544294195I would back the Jihadista if it wasn't for afternoon prayers...they'll have to turn it to face Mecca right in the middle of the race!Sun, 12 Apr 2015 06:56:58 -0500The sooner they introduce Promotion/Relegation into this event the better. These two have had it their own way since time immemorial, and it's now time to smash the cosy cartel and let some of the red-brick educational establishments compete. Oxfordhttps://community.betfair.com/chit_chat/go/thread/view/94038/30476417/why-oh-why-didnt-cambridge-row-in-a-straight-line?post_id=544293575#544293575The sooner they introduce Promotion/Relegation into this event the better. These two have had it their own way since time immemorial, and it's now time to smash the cosy cartel and let some of the red-brick educational establishments compete. OxfordSun, 12 Apr 2015 06:06:17 -0500I think that in boating terms it is called "Tacking" so that they catch the wind better.Unfortunately the cox forgot that they don't have any sails!https://community.betfair.com/chit_chat/go/thread/view/94038/30476417/why-oh-why-didnt-cambridge-row-in-a-straight-line?post_id=544292861#544292861I think that in boating terms it is called "Tacking" so that they catch the wind better.Unfortunately the cox forgot that they don't have any sails!Sun, 12 Apr 2015 04:06:26 -0500Probably to do with the rudimentary steering mechanism. They simply can't steer accurately enough to risk going near to the river bank. They should consider putting a proper steering wheel on board. Getting a top F1 driver as cox could improve thehttps://community.betfair.com/chit_chat/go/thread/view/94038/30476417/why-oh-why-didnt-cambridge-row-in-a-straight-line?post_id=544292351#544292351Probably to do with the rudimentary steering mechanism. They simply can't steer accurately enough to risk going near to the river bank. They should consider putting a proper steering wheel on board. Getting a top F1 driver as cox could improve theSun, 12 Apr 2015 02:04:48 -0500yes .......... you must have been fed up with resitting your first year.https://community.betfair.com/chit_chat/go/thread/view/94038/30476417/why-oh-why-didnt-cambridge-row-in-a-straight-line?post_id=544292179#544292179yes .......... you must have been fed up with resitting your first year.Sun, 12 Apr 2015 00:52:05 -0500Just been looking at the BBC's tech facility that shows the path the boats took in the race. Oxford (winners) took a strange curvy line which seemed to follow the curve of the river. Cambridge (2nd place) inexplicably chose to shadow them, taking muchttps://community.betfair.com/chit_chat/go/thread/view/94038/30476417/why-oh-why-didnt-cambridge-row-in-a-straight-line?post_id=544284079#544284079Just been looking at the BBC's tech facility that shows the path the boats took in the race. Oxford (winners) took a strange curvy line which seemed to follow the curve of the river. Cambridge (2nd place) inexplicably chose to shadow them, taking mucSat, 11 Apr 2015 12:34:01 -0500