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Competitors race the length of Derwentwater, which is approximately 1.86 miles (3km) [Simon Bamforth]
More than 300 rowers have taken in a relaunched boat race in the Lake District.
Lakeland Rowing Club (RC) said its annual race on Derwentwater had attracted 142 crews from 23 rowing clubs across northern England and Scotland, with competitors ranging in age from 15 to 81.
The event was started more than 150 years ago by Victorian rowing enthusiasts. Before 2023, when the competition was resurrected by the rowing club, the last race had been held in 1870.
Lakeland RC media officer Victoria Gibson said it had been a cold day but the sun was out with the water "flat, calm and absolutely beautiful".
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The Victorian-era race was resumed in 2023 [Ian Gordon]
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Victoria Gibson said the water was flat and calm in the morning [Simon Bamforth]
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The race was started by Victorian rowing enthusiasts [Ian Gordon]
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More than 300 rowers took part in the race [Simon Bamforth]
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The youngest rower to take part was 15 years old [Ian Gordon]
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