_DSC210406.04.2014. The Oxford & Cambridge Universities Boat Race.

Location:- River Thames, London, United Kingdom between Putney (start) and Mortlake.

CUBC Blue Boat crew (Light Blue tops):- Bow: Mike Thorp, 2: Luk Juckett, 3: Ivo Dawkins, 4: Steve Dudek, 5: Helge Gruetjen, 6: Matthew Jackson, 7: Joshua Hooper, Stroke: Henry Hoffstot, Cox: Ian Middleton, Chief Coach: Steve Trapmore.

OUBC Blue Boat crew (Dark Blue tops):- Bow: Storm UrU, 2: Tom Watson, 3 Karl Hudspith, 4 Thomas Swartz, 5 Malcolm Howard, 6 Michael Di Santo, 7, Sam O’Connor, Stroke: Constantine Louloudis, Cox: Laurence Harvey, Chief Coach: Sean Bowden.

Once again Duncan was an accredited photographer during Tideway Week practice outings and the BNY Mellon Boat Race itself.  He was also Official Photographer for CUBC's Alumni Day and Boat Naming Ceremony.

It was a mixed week photographically.  Some of the practice outings took place in glorious weather, which certainly helped the shots.  Boat Race day itself was rainy with poor visibility.  After an oar clashing incident, Oxford rowed-off into the distance and obviously the Press Launch had to stay behind the Cambridge boat.  Even with a 600mm lens, it was difficult to even see, let alone shoot the winning boat!

Galleries from the week can be seen at http://www.duncangrove.com/2014-universities-boat-race .