Christine heard a splash and by the time she looked back, a boat at the rear had lost two men! She laughed and turned back to her crew and threw up an arm as she clung to a rope so she wouldn't join them in a possibly watery grave. "We're doing so well! You all make me wonderfully proud. Just focus on getting there safely and I'll pay for a feast for dinner!" She said cheerfully, though she honestly was going to do that anyway.

They were right behind one boat but it was powered by big men who seemed at least partially aware of what they were doing. At least one did as he was now and again calling out an order. It was another boat that had started late and was coming up behind them she worried about taking over, but third place would still be wonderful for an almost all women crew.