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Head reports > Annabel Vernon > Junior Schools & Scullery

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On the cover: Getting set to boat at Bewdley Regatta Photo: Simon Way

Contents: Cambridge University women on training camp Photo: James Appleton

05 News 14 Tributes 16 Son of Alf 19 Inbox 22 Boat Race preview 25 Annabel Vernon 30 GB Senior Trials 36 Sudbury Regatta 42 Women’s Head 46 Men’s Head 50 Schools & Scullery 55 Coaching Section 56 Strength Training 58 Technique 60 The Cox Box 62 Nutrition: On a plate 65 Olympic Profile 71 History 72 2012 Calendar

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