One of the competitors celebrates completing the boating course at Chasewater
One of the competitors celebrates completing the boating course at Chasewater

Youngsters took to the water as part of a junior boating event at Chasewater.

More than 25 children took part in the event that celebrated the Oxford and Cambridge boat race.

Aged from five to 15, the junior racers competed in time trials around the boating pool.

Ellen Williams, Chasewater Country Park Ranger, said:

“We had such a fun day with lots of young people taking part. It was our first boat race, but we’re hoping to run it again because it was so successful. Well done to all the keen paddlers!”

The competitors took part in four age groups, and the winners from each category were presented with  certificates at the end of the day of racing.

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