Did you know!
'The Boat Race was first raced by crews from Oxford and Cambridge University in 1829 and is now one of the world’s oldest and most famous amateur sporting events.
The Boat Race takes place in London on the famous Championship Course that stretches over 4.25 miles of tidal Thames in West London between Putney and Mortlake.
Unfortunately this year there is concern about the sewage in the Thames, and the high levels of E Coli in the water. Earlier this week, the organisers of the Boat Race issued safety guidance for Saturday’s race, warning rowers against entering the water and to cover open wounds.
The Boat Race is regularly attended by over 250,000 spectators at the banks of the river and watched by millions more on television.
2024 will see the 169th Men’s Boat Race and the 78th Women’s Boat Race.'
Cambridge lead the men's series 86-81, with one recorded dead heat, and have a 47-30 advantage in the women's series.
these are old photographs showing a win
for Oxford above
and Cambridge below
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Cambridge won both the mens and ladies race 2024
After the boat race, I think we may enjoy
Chicken Drumsticks Simply Baked
a delicious low carb recipe, details here
~ Enjoy your Day ~
All the best Jan
Nice to learn about the boat race. Nice drumsticks too.
ReplyDeleteBoat race already? Doesn't time fly?
ReplyDeleteGod bless.
...rowing crews are becoming popular in high schools here.
ReplyDeleteMy mother always supported Oxford.
ReplyDeleteThe boat race is looking like a good tradition. The chicken drumsticks look yummy
ReplyDeleteInteresting read about the boat race...do hope all goes well.
ReplyDeleteLet's hope neither boat sinks this year.
ReplyDeleteI love the Boat Race but do't envy the crews enduring the filthy water. I wonder how many of them will be ill in the next few days - ugh!
ReplyDeleteI hope all goes well for the boat race.
ReplyDeleteThe chicken looks yummy!
Happy Easter to you and yours, have a great weekend.
Some things are just a part of our history. I would never miss viewing this event. So sad though to hear about the water conditions.
ReplyDeleteSending warmest wishes for a Happy Easter! 🐰🐣⛪🙏✝️
I would enjoy being there to cheer on the teams in the boats and feel the community.
ReplyDeleteHappy Easter to you and your loved ones.
Happy Easter!!!
ReplyDeleteGreat boat race!
Greetings Elke
Wow great post.
ReplyDeleteThey were talking about this race on the radio this morning and mentioned the whole "jump in the river" thing and that because of the sewerage they don't want that to happen this year! Whomever you root on, I hope your crew wins!
ReplyDeleteI think that level of pollution in the Thames is appalling!
ReplyDeleteSo nice read about the boat race!!
ReplyDeleteWe have the same problem with the pollution in our Ala Wai canal. Someone fell in once and got a flesh eating bacteria. I think they're trying to clean it up. I hope the boaters in your Boat Race is safe.
ReplyDeleteWow sounds like a big festive event !
ReplyDeleteThey are Lot of spectators. I wonder how they fit together to watch .I will check details.
Thanks for the easiest recipe ever.
I will try soon
Great race but not good with the poor state of the Thames river water. A bit embarrassing really.
ReplyDeleteI think it is fun to have a sporting event the whole family enjoys....
ReplyDeleteWhen we lived in England it was closer to Cambridge so I would have to hope they win :)
ReplyDeleteEsa carrera es muy interesante, me gusta. Besos.
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