The Boat Race
| The Men’s Boat Race |
| Current champion |
Oxford (2022) |
| Course record |
Cambridge, 1998 (16 min 19 sec) |
| Course |
The Championship Course River Thames, London |
| Course length |
4.2 miles (6.8 km) |
Where does the boat race start and end?
The Boat Race, between the University crews of Oxford and Cambridge was first raced in 1829 at Henley. It is one of the oldest sporting events in the world and takes place around Easter every year. The course runs over 4.2 miles of the Thames Tideway, starting at Putney and finishing at Mortlake.
Where does the boat race start and finish 2022?
About The Course
There are two University Boat Race Stones: one on Putney Embankment, which marks the starting spot; and another stone on the bank at Mortlake, marking the finish line.
What time does the boat race finish?
Coverage starts on BBC One at 2.50pm and ends at 4.20pm.
How long does the boat race take? – Related Questions
How many bridges Does the Boat Race go under?
The Race starts downstream of Putney Bridge and passes under Hammersmith Bridge and Barnes Bridge before finishing just before Chiswick Bridge.
Who won the 2022 Boat Race?
Oxford won the men’s race an hour later by the same margin, in the third-fastest time in history, resulting in the head-to-head record being 85–81 to Cambridge. Oxford’s Isis won the men’s reserve race while Blondie secured victory for Cambridge in the women’s reserve race.
What time is the actual boat race?
The whole event will be broadcast live on BBC One with coverage starting at 1:50pm and will run until 4:20pm. You will also be able to live stream the races via the BBC Sport website, BBC iPlayer and the official Boat Race YouTube channel.
What time is the mens boat race today?
The women’s Boat Race will be the first event held, and is due to begin at 2.23pm. The men’s race is set to start exactly an hour later at 3.23pm, with both races set to take around 20 minutes from start to finish.
What time does the women’s boat race start?
Women’s Race: Starts at 2.23pm at Putney Bridge and will reach the finish at Chiswick Bridge on or shortly after 2.40pm. In between the main races the Women’s Reserve Race (Osiris v Blondie) and in the Men’s Reserve Boat Race (Isis v Goldie) will start at 2.43pm and 3.03pm respectively.
What date is the Boat Race 2023?
It’s official – Next year’s Gemini Boat Race will take place on 26 March 2023. The 168th Men’s Race will set off at 5pm, and the 77th Women’s Race will start at 4pm (All times are BST). The Reserve Races will take place between both Blue Boat races.
Is the Boat Race always in April?
London, 14 October 2021. 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.
Is Boat Race always on a Sunday?
In earlier years the race was usually held on Saturdays then Sundays in the afternoon, but it’s always at the weekend. Times have also varied a little so double-check. In 2022 it was on Sunday 3rd April.
What is the route of the boat race?
Putney to Mortlake. The Boat Race course, known as the Championship Course is 4 miles, 374 yards or 6.8 km long. It stretches between Putney and Mortlake on the River Thames in South West London.
How long is the Boat Race in minutes?
The average time taken to complete the course is 20 minutes, but the Cambridge men’s crew holds the record for the fastest time of 16 minutes and 19 seconds, achieved in 1998. Cambridge sank in 1859 and 1978, Oxford in 1925 and 1951, and both boats went down in 1912 when the race was started in a virtual gale.
What speed are the boats in Boat Race?
A Class 1 race-boat has twin inboard 1100hp engines and can reach speeds in excess of 257 km/h (160 mph). All boats are limited by a minimum weight of 4950 kg.
Where’s the best place to watch the Boat Race?
The Gemini Boat Race 2022 is free to watch. There are plenty of great vantage points to see all the action from. You can enjoy the big screens from our Fan Parks at Bishops Park and Furnivall Gardens or take in the views from a riverside pub.
What is a boat race drinking?
A boat race is a drinking game where teams, usually of equal numbers, race to finish their drinks in sequence.
Is the Boat Race being televised?
How to watch on TV. The Boat Race will be broadcasted live on BBC One, iPlayer and the BBC Sport website, including the build-up and interviews prior to the race.
Where can I watch the Boat Race 2022 in London?
Bishops Park fan park (north side of the river between Putney and Hammersmith Bridges) Furnivall Gardens fan park (north side of the river, just west of Hammersmith Bridge)
Can you watch the boat race from Hammersmith Bridge?
Hammersmith Bridge will be closed to pedestrians and cyclists between 10am to 5pm on Boat Race day. Get the best views of the start from Putney Bridge, where you’ll be able to see the crews disappear round the Fulham bend, before heading to Bishop’s Park to watch the rest on TV.