Proceedings got underway with a scratch eights race. One of the eights passes through Chiswick Bridge on its way to the start.
Photo by Rob Williams.
Scratch eight at Chiswick Bridge
Start of scratch VIIIs race
The race gets underway
Surrey takes the lead
Dave King addresses the congregation
Geoff Potts christens a single
Marco prepares to christen the "Tim Firminger"
The Christening of "Tim Firminger"
More words from Dave King
Dave King and Lionel Bailey
Lionel Bailey makes a speech
The two Lionel Baileys
Lionel and beer
The "Lionel Bailey"
The christening of the "Lionel Bailey"
Captain and Masters
The barbecue gets under way
Enjoying the sunshine
Geoff Garbow and the Firmingers
Jean Bailey holds court
The QBC gazebo
Riverside seats