The Boat Race Is Back !

Yes, the Boat Race will return to its celebrated Championship Course on the river Thames in London

and will take place on Sunday 3 April 2022.

From as far back as I can remember ‘The Boat Race’ was always a must watch sports event in our family, it was part of our family tradition… which still continues to this day. Yes, it‘s true the family are spread far and wide but we are all together in spirit for this event, and I know texts, emails and phone calls will be made as the Boat Race finishes later today.

My dad was always a firm Oxford Fan … my dear mum always used to support Cambridge - the event was a great family time to share, cheer, commiserate but it was always a time when we were together and for some reason no other sporting event had quite the same effect. I’ve never stopped to analyse why this was. Dear Mum and Dad are no longer with us, but I just know they will be looking down on Sunday 3rd April 2022 as this years boat race is due to start ... and the family will have so many fond memories of years gone by.

Will the water of the River Thames be calm or choppy? Will it be Oxford or Cambridge who takes the coveted 167th title? I hope the stretch of water between Putney and Mortlake will see a great race. The first race took place on 10th June 1829 in Henley on Thames, following a challenge between old school friends, since the second race in 1836 the contest has always taken place in London, except during Covid when it took place 'behind closed doors' in Ely, Cambridgeshire. So many followers (estimated 250,000) do flock to the River Thames with their families to be part of the event and to enjoy the wonderful atmosphere, while more than 5 million people watch the event on television.

The race is due to start at 15.23 Sunday 3 April 2022, and I will edit the post later with the winners!

*post edit*

Oxford won the Men's Race

Cambridge won the Woman's Race in a new record time

these are old photographs showing a win

for Oxford above

and Cambridge below

After the Boat Race I think we may enjoy

Chicken Drumsticks Simply Baked

a delicious low carb recipe, details here

~ Enjoy your Sunday ~

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All the best Jan