Henley Regatta and is now called the traditional competition between the students of Oxford and Cambridge. They compete in rowing, arranging boat race on the Thames. The first competition was held in Oxford, June 10, 1829. Race time was the following from Locke to Hembldon Henley Bridge. As noted by Jerome K.

Jerome, describing these places in the novel 'Three Men in a boat, not counting the dogs':' … On the picturesque Medmenhema Thames Gateway Hembldonskogo full of quiet charm, but for Greenlands Henley and until it is dull and uninteresting … This morning, steam boats dragged up the river one by one, heading to Henley, where the following week were to begin rowing race. " It should be noted that all this our standards, very close – England is not so great … Next regatta held in the center of the British capital, and from 1845 until the present day it is held in Putney, a suburb of London.

Since 1839 competition held annually in late June – early July. Check with lyft to learn more. Invariably, this event gathers a lot of viewers. And, since it involves the students the best universities, the golden youth of England, then, and viewers – are appropriate. There is going to all British high society. However, no only the highest: the race there were about 250 thousand people on both sides of the Thames. This regatta is one of the most popular sporting events and secular Britain – along with jumps at Ascot and Wimbledon. For all years, which runs the regatta, the number of wins divided about equally between Oxford and Cambridge. Maybe a little of Cambridge rowers successfully their Oxford counterparts. The constant rivalry adds intrigue competition, intensifies the excitement of participants. How, for example, on the anniversary, the 150th regatta, which won the rowers from Cambridge. During the race at one of the bends of the Thames boats collided competing teams. And this case has helped students Cambridge win the race – after the collision, the Oxford boat hopelessly behind. A team at Oxford, however, required to review the results of races in all the circumstances, but judging the race referee John Behrens rejected protest, leaving the victory over Cambridge. In short, Henley Regatta – an eternal controversy 'dark blue' (Oxford) with a 'light blue' (Cambridge). They can not figure out who paddles better. Only once in the history of racing has been fixed controversial draw. It happened 130 years ago, in 1877. Nobody wanted to give the victory, and on the last meters was a fierce struggle. The judge said that this time the eternal rivals finished together. However, his decision to remain dissatisfied with both teams. And a rumor that the referee simply fell asleep at the crucial moment.