Yeah, all that rowing mularky is done on the flat... that's easy that is
I have done a lot of rowing, but not really as a sport or competitively, so similar, but not really the same thing
. There's quite a bit of sea rowing around here I believe, which knowing what the sea/weather is like must be pretty manic. It probably comes from the fishing background, rather than anything collegiate. I do enjoy a fair bit of sea kayaking/touring though, which is nice around here as there are loads of islands.
Hugo, dear chap. I fear you are totally missing the point of "The Beany". It is not for keeping your bonce hot, but for looking cool!
Seriously, you would be amazed how many guys hang out at london climbing walls who boulder topless, whilst still wearing a beany... indoors, when it's warm too! Strange!!! Does sound more like you guys could have done with thinsulate sowesters instead of beanies though! You got any pics of the start, as I'd love to see that... rowing as a contact sport!
Thankfully I've never broken anything climbing... I have twisted/stabbed a few bits and pieces on mountains tho. I did manage to dislocate my shoulder last winter skiing, which resulted in a certain amount of one handed climbing for a bit
lsjms. Geographically, I'm not sure we are allowed to call ourselves part of the granite rose coastline, as that stops a bit to east from here. I've read some people refer to it as ochre granite, but it still looks pretty pink!
Just in case anybody was thinking of taking up climbing, have a little watch of this great vid... I just love the girly scream (apologies to anyone who may have already seen it on UKC)....
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UWzQt6qPBBQ