Grrrreeeat

Saturday saw a mass of unusual craft take to the Thames to compete in the Great River Race. 273 crews of foolhardy oarsfolk rowed the 22 miles from Richmond to Greenwich in fixed seat boats, including this lot from Bristol:

Isambard Brunel's Bristol Boaters

Pete V, Robin Phillip, and his nephew plus Nicky, Lisa and Jenny finished 199th in a time of 3hours 22mins, their chosen craft being a Solent Galley.

Pete is keen to promote skiff rowing in the docks so if you fancy a go (and think you are tough enough) then have a word with him.