boat race

(Rowing) the boat race Brit a rowing event held annually in the spring, in which an eight representing Oxford University rows against one representing Cambridge University on the Thames between Putney and Mortlake

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boat race - a race between people rowing or driving boats

sailing-race, yacht race - a race between crews of people in yachts

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boat race

n → gara di canottaggio

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Women's captain Frances Russell added: "Achieving the clean sweep with the boat race this year was an amazing addition to a week of great success for the club.

Students in crews control; CITY'S OARSMEN CLAIM A FIFTH BOAT RACE TITLE IN SUCCESSION university rowing

In the history of the Boat Race, no one will ever do that again - absolutely no way."

Cracknell still so oar-some

I come from Cambridge (the city not the university - I went to the University of Life) and as a junior reporter there I covered the Boat Race up to the time they left for London.

The University Boat [...]

And there could be a divide on the Dee if all three win seats in the Boat Race, with Oxford's Welsh duo both products of Royal Chester Rowing Club, while Cambridge's Roberts first picked up an oar at fierce rivals Grosvenor.

Welsh Boat Race hopefuls battle it out on Thames; Siddorn invited to compete in British trial today ROWING

The boat race that marked its beginning from Manora to Keamari jetty via Dockyard was won by Akram Baloch and his team while second and third prizes were clinched by Nabi Ahmed and Fiaz respectively.

Fishermen participate in PCG organized traditional boat race

"The boat race promises to provide both competitors and audiences alike with a day of close racing.

University rowers on starting line to launch varsity games

Cheers The RGU crew celebrate winning the boat race in record time

Thr ree in a row for RGU; Robert Gordon University crew pulled out all the stops to triumph in River Dee race

ROYAL Marines will be stationed in inflatable boats along the length of the Boat Race course tomorrow to ensure the event is not disrupted by another protester.

Watertight security for Boat Race

The boat race also heralds the beginning of the tourist season in Kerala.

Thousands flock to see boat race in Kollam

Asked what the Boat Race had to do with it, Oldfield said: "It's a symbol of a lot of issues in Britain around class, 70 per cent of Government pushing through very significant cuts are Oxford or Cambridge graduates."

Boat race swim 'was just a cuts protest'

"This (the Boat Race incident) may have sensitised the watching public.

Don't dice with danger, protesters are warned