The annual Rotary Dragon Boat Day was being held on the River Thames at Rye Farm Meadow in Abingdon-on-Thames.
The day was sunny with a cooling breeze and large crowds gathered.
There were lots of other things happening including funfair, BBQ, tea tent, real ale beer tent, music and community stalls.
Lots of people dressed up.
There is no chance to practice before the day, and dry land coaching is given before teams get into their boats.
Teams raced against each other to get a good time and progress to the semi finals and finals, raising money for their own charities and the Rotary charity.
A good time was had by all. Some teams had better times than others.
What a totally bonkers day! Loved it! And a fabulous way to make some money for charity and support. Even managed to buy some lovely mosaic Christmas decorations made locally. Making a note to go again next year.
Why not make it two weekends in a row and come back next weekend for Heritgae Open Day? There will be something for everyone, from rats, rozzers and ruffians (courtesy of the Ragged Victorians) to a chance to see some of Abingdon’s historic buildings which aren’t normally open to the public. Also, Morris Dancers, singing, Punch and Judy, Victorian bowls match – and much much more…