Robert Gordon University has reclaimed the Aberdeen Boat Race title today at the 23rd annual running of the event.
Bringing the trophy back to their boathouse after last year’s loss, the mixed crew of eight triumphed in a time of eight minutes and 12.6 seconds, winning by two lengths over a shortened course due to river conditions.
Their rivals from the University of Aberdeen crossed the line close behind, in a time of eight minutes and 18.7 seconds.
Hundreds of spectators lined the River Dee to cheer on the rowers in the city’s premier rowing spectacle.
Erin Wyness, president of Robert Gordon University Boat Club, said: “We’re on cloud nine, and it still hasn’t quite sunk in that we’ve won the title back.
“Losing last year was a real blow after five years of winning, but to have brought the trophy back to RGU is amazing.
“I’m very proud of all the crew has achieved this year.
Henry Pettinger-Harte, president of Aberdeen University Boat Club, added: “Congratulations to Robert Gordon University on their win today. Although we didn’t win, the crew put in an incredible effort and really pushed themselves both in training and on the water.
“There was a real buzz about the river today and it was amazing to see so many spectators lining the shore to cheer on the crews – it really made the day for us.
The alumni boat race was won by Robert Gordon University by just four feet in a time of eight minutes 34.3 seconds.
