Pre Season River Events
Preparations were underway today for the Abingdon Spring Head of the River events tomorrow. This is a chance for rowing crews to warm up for the Regatta season. There are 272 crews in all rowing. The event starts at about 9:30 and carries throughout most of the day.
They say 'Come and celebrate 50 years of the Abingon Rowing Club' with us.
It is also the pre-season for Salter Steamer cruises . Regular cruises start on 17th May, but there was a booked cruise today, and another on May 9th, which members of the public can join...
Most of the passengers went inside. One said 'We are being cowards.'