Cambridge win boat race as ‘frustrated’ rowers stage protest

Cambridge have won the 166th men’s Boat Race, their fourth win in the last five events, as rowers have staged a protest over the lack of repairs to Hammersmith Bridge that forced the contest to change its traditional route. Cambridge also won the Women’s Boat Race, claiming its fourth successive win over Oxford on Sunday, prevailing … Read more

Oar-some encounter! Friendly seal tries to hitch a ride on a rower’s boat in the Thames 

Oar-some encounter! Friendly seal tries to hitch a ride on a rower’s boat in the Thames Chris Van Hayden was joined by a friendly seal when rowing in the River Thames The seal surprised the rower when he jumped onto his boat to hitch a quick lift Chris, who was with friend Salvatore Chiocca, said … Read more