Aberdeen University boat race to go ahead in limited fashion
Spectators are being told not to attend.
The Aberdeen boat race is to go ahead this year - but in a limited fashion.
It's a yearly tradition in the city on the river Dee alongside Riverside Drive.
Only the main race is set to take place, not the additional races such as those involving the second crews, alumni or the media.
Spectators are also being asked not to attend in order to avoid Covid risk.
Bob Newton, Chair of The Boat Race Organising Committee said: “In light of ongoing national restrictions, and following detailed discussion over the format of this year’s university boat race, both universities and the Boat Race Organising Committee have decided that this year’s race will go ahead but in a limited format.
“We must emphasise that this is not a spectator event, and our strong advice is that people should not attend given ongoing national restrictions. We are currently exploring options that will see a recording of the race being made available afterwards.
“We hope that the boat race can return in its usual format next year, but our priority this year is on ensuring it can go ahead safely, with limited risk to participants and the public.”