In the Tiny Knight event, the Dittons crew of Phil Baxter, Bob Hopkins and Caroline Graham (cox) came home in 27mins 55secs. The second Ditton's crew of Dan Teuten, Phil Fugle and Clare Wade (cox) finished in 28mins 17secs followed by the first Thames Valley crew in 29mins 24secs.

Last year only four seconds separated the first three boats. This year this increased to 90 seconds. Dan Teuten's crew was obstructed by a cruiser coming down the wrong side of Raven's Ait, and lost a few lengths.

The Nancy Knight trophy for ladies was won again by Dittons, with Ruth Knight, Sarah Poole and Jan Pitcher (cox) finishing in 33.28, well ahead of the Thames Valley crew of Sue Fryer, Rowena Stent and Jo Grimshaw (cox), whose time was 34.05.

l Next event: Mixed Doubles Marathon Sunday, May 14 at The Skiff Club, Trowlock Way, Teddington, 10am.