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19-May-2003

Although the Boat Race first took place at Henley in 1829, the current course was first used in 1849.

Known simply as the Championship Course, and used for races throughout the year, the Boat Race Course is renowned throughout the rowing world. Despite, or perhaps because of its eccentricities, the mysterious tides, uneven bends, unpredictable wind and waves, it remains as much of an outstanding challenge to contemporary rowers as it did to their 19th Century predecessors.

Every year the University Boat Race provides some great entertainment for millions of people worldwide, but the best way to really enjoy it is to see it for yourself.

Whether you are a rowing fan or not, joining the hundreds of thousands of spectators along the river for Oxford and Cambridge's annual showdown is a great day out.

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