Well it does not seem 20 years ago but it is. The heady days of the home Olympics.

Some off the record photos follow that were not from the official photographers.

Member Ben Dodwell returns to the boatshed after taking bronze

Members James Tomkins, Noel Donaldson and Matt Long acknowledge then camera upon their return to the staging

Just a fun shot of Kate Slatter and Rachael Taylor

The helplessness of a coach farewelling his crew - Tim McLaren and his four who took bronze

Mike McKay taking in the loss of a gold and the gaining of a silver

Future President of FISA Jean-Christophe Rolland in the stroke seat forgets the golden rule of pair rowing, hold onto your oar.

And of course Steve Redgrave takes his 5th gold medal.

And your unofficial photographer (and correspondent) taking a break from umpiring