The Boat Race in the times of COVID: Crossy’s Corner Christmas Special on YouTube

The Boat Race is one of Rowing’s Crown Jewels and in this interview Martin Cross speaks with Siobhan Cassidy (CUBC) and Seb Pearce (OUBC) about how the double whammy of Covid 19 and the closure of Hammersmith Bridge has affected plans for the 2021 Race.

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This is the first part of three. 0:00 Introductions 2:50 Why move the boat race to Ely? 4:10 Where else did you look at? 6:10 Did Cambridge have to sell the idea to Oxford? 9:10 What do the light blues think about racing on home water? 10:30 How much room is there to race two crews at Ely? 11:20 14 minute “clashathon” 14:05 The coxes must be wanting the fastest water? 16:25 How excited are you about racing at Ely?