My dad was always a firm Oxford Fan … my dear mum always used to support Cambridge - the event was a great family time to share, cheer, commiserate but it was always a time when we were together and for some reason no other sporting event had quite the same effect. I’ve never stopped to analyse why this was. Dear Mum and Dad are no longer with us, but I just know they will be looking down on Sunday 13th April 2025 as this years boat race is due to start ... and the family will have so many fond memories of years gone by.
Will the water of the River Thames be calm or choppy? Will it be Oxford or Cambridge who takes the coveted 170th title? I hope the stretch of water between Putney and Mortlake will see a great race. The first race took place on 10th June 1829 in Henley on Thames, following a challenge between old school friends, since the second race in 1836 the contest has always taken place in London, except during Covid when it took place 'behind closed doors' in Ely, Cambridgeshire. So many followers (estimated 250,000) do flock to the River Thames with their families to be part of the event and to enjoy the wonderful atmosphere, while more than 5 million people watch the event on television... me included!
The race is due to start at 14.21 Sunday 13 April 2025, and I will edit the post later with the winners!
these are old photographs showing a win
for Oxford above
and Cambridge below
* post edit *
Cambridge won both the mens and ladies race 2025
After the Boat Race I think an early evening dinner of
Chicken Drumsticks Simply Baked
may be enjoyed, a delicious low carb recipe, details here
~ Enjoy your Sunday ~
All the best Jan
34 comments:
Esperó que lo pases bien. Te mando un beso.
What fun. My daughter was a. coxswain in college.
This looks like a fun race to watch, and I know you will have precious memories while watching!
Will look forward to seeing the results you post. The chicken looks yummy. -Christine cmlk79.blogspot.com
That's a great family tradition. Let us know who wins.
Whoever wins the match matters!
Have a nice Sunday!
Enjoy. My mother went o Oxford and even from here in Australia she continued to support them.
Nice post about such a lovely family tradition. Enjoy the boat race!
A beautiful event to go with your family. Have a nice day ! Greets
It’s beautiful how the Boat Race continues to connect your family across generations and distance, keeping cherished memories alive as you all cheer on from near and far.
I've never watched the event. Perhaps I should. Xx
Well Jan, may the best team win.
This was new to me. May the team you root for, win.
a must watch programme here, too. I always used to support Cambridge because I preferred light blue to dark. It doesn't really bother me these days who wins. I do hope the quality of the water will be better than it was last year. Remember when they couldn't do the traditional throwing in of the captain? I should have been a student at Oxford. My head mistress spent evenings over in our cottage, trying to persuade me. But I knew my parents couldn't afford it.
Enjoy watching the race. May the best team win. Debbie.
The race sounds fun! The chicken meal looks yummy.
Happy Sunday! Have a wonderful week!
I hope they won't suffer too many stomach upsets after the race, whoever wins. I always support Cambridge. 😁
...may the best team win.
Love your dinner, we always have a roast on Sundays.
Sounds like fun. I'll bet on Oxford because I like their comma. 😉Let us know who wins.
Ohh looks good😍😍😍
I hope you enjoy your Sunday.
May the best team win. In the meantime I'll have some chicken. :)
Sounds exciting to watch. :)
Such fun. The chicken 🐔 😋 drumsticks look delicious. Thank you so much for sharing.
Traditions are nice.
Here we say: let the "best win"
I'm glad that the boat race brings back wonderful family memories for you, Jan.
I loved how you shared your memories of your dear parents regarding water sports dear Jan 😊♥️
I bet attending such events will make you feel closer to your parents 🥹♥️
Haven't watched it in years!
I was never into watching Crew till I saw "The Boys in the Boat." Now I understand it more and also appreciate all that goes into it.
i forgot to mention the boats, it is nice that your family has an event like this that you all enjoy!! we have some boat races at the shore here but nothing like this...they are fun to watch!!
That chicken looks delicious. That race is a fun tradition. It is sort of done here in the US, also, as a rivalry between Harvard (Cambridge, Massachusetts) and Yale (New Haven, Connecticut). We also have a River Thames here in Connecticut, which the US pronounces as rhyming with James or Flames, but I pronounce it the British way. We also have a Greenwich, here, which I've heard some people comment that the only people who pronounce that correctly are Brits and people in Connecticut. :-)
Since we lived in Chatteris and Feltwell when we lived in England I would have to vote for Cambridge :). That chicken looks good too!
Me encantaría haberla visto, se de ella por las películas y documentales. Besos.
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