Oxford and Cambridge Boat Race 2009

Mar 2009 (annual)
Putney Bridge, London, SW6 3UH
Telephone: +44 (0)20 7592 7178
On Saturday 29th March 2009, the 154th Oxford vs Cambridge Boat Race, one of London's most popular traditional events will take place along a stretch of the River Thames beginning at Putney Bridge and ending at Chiswick Bridge.

The Oxford and Cambridge Boat Race is a truly historic occasion, took place on 12 March 1829 for the first time between students from these two universities, which has continued to the present day, where the loser of the previous year's race challenges the opposition to a re-match.

It takes place on the River Thames in London and attracts a massive crowd of around 250,000 spectators line along banks of the Thames from Putney to Mortlake to witness the action and cheer as they go head to head.

The Boat Race creates a festival atmosphere on the banks of the River Thames. Tens of thousands of people flock to the river each year to join in the celebrations and watch the famous four-and-a-quarter mile way race from Putney to Mortlake and roar the team's encouragement.

There's a Great view to watch the Oxford and Cambridge Boat Race on either side of the river along the full length of the course, but particular areas are: Putney Bridge, Putney Embankment and Bishops Park (at the start); Hammersmith and Barnes (mid-course); Dukes Meadows and Chiswick Bridge (at the finish).

A wide selection of pubs will be open along the race route, providing an ideal stopping place to watch and enjoy the day's proceedings in a lively, festival atmosphere.

Cambridge won the 153rd Boat Race, sponsored by Xchanging, by one and a quarter lengths in a time of 17:49 and in fair, sunny conditions. Cambridge currently leads the overall series by 79-73 against Oxford. This year, Oxford (the dark Blues) will be looking to get back to winning ways with a victory over last years winning Cambridge team(the light Blues).

The 2008 race starts on Saturday March 29th at 17:15, over 4 miles from Putney to Mortlake. Be there on the banks of the Thames to see who will be this year's victors.

Visiting Oxford and Cambridge Boat Race 2009:

Cost: Free

Time: Race starts at 5.15pm

Nearest Underground Stations:
Putney Bridge Tube station

For more information on Oxford & Cambridge Boat Race please visit: www.theboatrace.org


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