The spectacular boat race up the River Thames, The Great River Race, is the largest event of its kind in Europe. The race attracts over 300 crews from all over the globe and includes every level of competitor from serious racers to women-only rowing clubs, youth organisations, families, and the armed services. Participants compete for 35 different trophies while many take part just for fun or to raise money for charity. The course covers 21 miles from Docklands through central London to Ham in Surrey, and the race has grown to attract every conceivable type of traditional vessel including whalers, Chinese dragon boats, Hawaiian outriggers, gondolas, and Viking longboats.
- The Great River Race
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