HUNDREDS of boats took part in the 2017 Great River Race on the River Thames yesterday afternoon. It was the 30th time that London’s river marathon has been held, with over 300 craft taking on the 21 mile challenge. The crews, many from around the world, set off from Millwall slipway on the Isle of Dogs 12.40pm. According to the …
Rowers take to the Thames for this year’s Great River Race
HUNDREDS of boats took part in the Great River Race between Millwall and Ham yesterday. The 21.6 mile race, known as London’s river marathon, got underway at 10.45am. Saturday started grey and wet but this gave way to blue skies and sunshine as the day went on. There were colourful scenes along the Thames as the thousands of competitors took on …