| The race
is rowed downstream on one of the best reaches of the middle Thames on
the six kilometre stretch between Mapledurham and Cavasham Locks. The
start is nearly one kilometre below Mapledurham to allow room above the
start for marshalling the crews. |
| Timing is
operated from the "Roebuck" landing stage over a course of four
and a half kilometres to a point just below Cavasham Bridge. |

|
Below is a map
of the coxing instructions for crews once they have finished. All crews
must row down beyond Fry's Island, and then turn before Reading Bridge
they will find landing a lot easier and safer.
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| Below is
a map of the course with the details for safety and marshalling. |
