Boat Race (Oxford v Cambridge)
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helionaSo, I watched the Boat Race (O/C). (I have to specify which Boat Race it is, because the Edinburgh/Glasgow Boat Race is just as important north of the border.) It was a good race, although you could see that Oxford were tiring towards the end when Cambridge pushed forward. I felt a little sorry for Oxford, because they really expended all their energy a little early. Cambridge raced brilliantly, though, so well done to them.
Anyway, it got me thinking, and I went researching the Glasgow Rowing Club. That led me on to the Glasgow University Boat Club (GUBC) and discovering that the Ladies' Boat Club (GULBC, of which I was a member) has merged with the Men's club. Also, they've got an Alumni Club now, which naturally I'm thinking about joining. I've signed up for the graduate letter, but I think once my life is sorted, I might actually join the Alumni Club. It'd be good to get back into a boat.
Here's some info on both of the Boat Races:
The first boat race was the result of a challenge issued to Oxford by Cambridge in 1829. It was rowed on the Thames at Henley. Oxford wore dark blue jerseys, later to become the Oxford blue, whilst Cambridge donned pink sashes. Oxford were the first winners. The second race was staged in 1836 when Cambridge adopted their own light blue, and was rowed on a five and three-quarter mile stretch of the Thames between Westminster and Putney.
I can't find the link now, but here's a quick summary:
The Edinburgh Glasgow University Boat Race was first rowed in 1877, when Glasgow won it. As far I can make out, Glasgow have a better record than Edinburgh, certainly in recent years. It is raced on the Clyde and is second only to the Oxford Cambridge Boat Race down south.
The Edinburgh Glasgow Boat Race takes place this year on Saturday 12th May 2007 on the Clyde. I shall be there if I can! I have always ended up missing it, which totally sucks!
Anyway, it got me thinking, and I went researching the Glasgow Rowing Club. That led me on to the Glasgow University Boat Club (GUBC) and discovering that the Ladies' Boat Club (GULBC, of which I was a member) has merged with the Men's club. Also, they've got an Alumni Club now, which naturally I'm thinking about joining. I've signed up for the graduate letter, but I think once my life is sorted, I might actually join the Alumni Club. It'd be good to get back into a boat.
Here's some info on both of the Boat Races:
The first boat race was the result of a challenge issued to Oxford by Cambridge in 1829. It was rowed on the Thames at Henley. Oxford wore dark blue jerseys, later to become the Oxford blue, whilst Cambridge donned pink sashes. Oxford were the first winners. The second race was staged in 1836 when Cambridge adopted their own light blue, and was rowed on a five and three-quarter mile stretch of the Thames between Westminster and Putney.
I can't find the link now, but here's a quick summary:
The Edinburgh Glasgow University Boat Race was first rowed in 1877, when Glasgow won it. As far I can make out, Glasgow have a better record than Edinburgh, certainly in recent years. It is raced on the Clyde and is second only to the Oxford Cambridge Boat Race down south.
The Edinburgh Glasgow Boat Race takes place this year on Saturday 12th May 2007 on the Clyde. I shall be there if I can! I have always ended up missing it, which totally sucks!
