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The Northumbrian Water University Boat Race is an annual rowing event between the boat clubs of Durham and Newcastle universities. The event is staged on the River Tyne in Newcastle. The inaugural event took place on May 18, 1997. The year 2009 saw the 13th event, although only ten of the twelve prior competitions had taken place, owing to bad weather. Durham has traditionally fared better, winning a total of eight of the ten competitions, although on the two occasions they did not win, they retained the title as the competition was a draw (two races won each). In 2009 Newcastle took the overall title for the first time.
[edit] RacesThe main rowing event consists of four races:
In addition a race for junior rowers takes place before the main University races over the same course. It is usually contested between Tyne Rowing Club representing Newcastle and a composite of Durham Schools (usually Durham School and St Leonard's) representing Durham. The event does not count towards the overall trophy. [edit] Recent yearsIn recent years the event has been very well attended by spectators, particularly if the weather has been fair. Local entertainment is often provided, and other spectacles such as a parade of tall ships, a University Sailing Contest and a University Canoe Water Polo contest have enlivened the atmosphere prior to the main race. Presentations are made after the races have finished in Baltic Square on the Gateshead side of the river. The 2006 race and the crews' build up to the race was filmed extensively for an ITV television show about rowing in the North-East. [edit] 2009 eventThe 2009 boat race took place on Saturday 9 May. River-based entertainment started at 3:30pm, with the start of racing at 4:40pm.[1] Newcastle took the overall title for the first time. [edit] Results
+ Event cancelled due to bad weather [edit] See also[edit] References
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