University titans Cambridge and Oxford will go head-to-head once again on the River Thames in the Boat Race - but who will earn bragging rights and be crowned the 2019 winners?
The Light Blues (Cambridge) made it a clean sweep last season, with the men's winning for the first time in five years, while the women's crew defended their title in emphatic fashion, overcoming the Dark Blues (Oxford) by seven lengths.
Cambridge's reserve crews - Blondie and Goldie - also won their races last time out.
It's an event which can be enjoyed by all - even if you're only in it for the riverside drinks - so whether you're a die-hard rowing fan or just like to be involved in the action, here's everything you need to know about the sporting event of the year.
You know so you can at least sound like a rowing pro while sipping your G&T.
When is The Boat Race 2019?
This year, the Boat Race takes place on Sunday, April 7.
What time does The Boat Race start?
The women's race starts at 2.16pm, followed by the men's race at 3.16pm.
What is the route?
The Championship Course is four miles and 374 yards or 6.8 km long, from Putney to Mortlake.
The course was first used in 1845 and has been used for every race since, apart from 1846, 1856 and 1863, when the race was held in the opposite direction.
The president that wins the toss choses whether to start on either the Fulham/Chiswick side of the course - known as the Middlesex side - or the Putney/Barnes side - known as the Surrey side.
Both Cambridge presidents won the toss and selected Surrey station last year.
Oxford/Cambridge crews
The crews were announced on Thursday, March 14 at London's City Hall, where the weigh-ins took place.
This season's men's president is Dara Alizadeh, who is in his second year at Hughes Hall, where he is studying Education, Policy and International Development. He was seat four in victorious 2018 Blue Boat.
Abigail Parker is the women's team president. She is currently studying for a PhD in Zoology, and has competed for Harvard in the Varsity Eights.
Click here to meet the full women's team.
Men's to follow...
How/where to watch the Boat Race on TV
The entire event will be broadcast live on BBC1, the BBC Sport website and BBC iPlayer. More details will be announced closer to the race.
Who won The Boat Race 2018?
The Men's Boat Race - Cambridge won by three lengths, with a time of 17 minutes and 51 seconds.
The Women's Boat Race - Cambridge won by seven lengths, with a time of 19 minutes and six seconds.
The Men's Reserve Boat Race - Goldie (Cambridge) won by two and a half lengths with a time of 18 minutes and 12 seconds.
The Women's Reserve Boat Race - Blondie (Cambridge) won by nine lengths with a time of 19 minutes and 45 seconds.
Cambridge has the overall lead to 82-80 in the history of the event. There has only been one draw, which occurred in 1877.
Where to watch the Boat Race in London plus nearest tube stops
You can follow the all the action live from the banks of the Thames here at Cambridgeshire Live , including reaction from the crews.
There are plenty of places to watch along the route if you want to go along.
Putney Bridge is where it all begins and spectators can quickly make their way to nearby Bishop’s Park, where the rest of the racing will be shown on a big screen. Nearest Tube/rail station: Putney Bridge.
A spot in front of the boathouses on Putney Embankment is a good place to catch the early stages, while Hammersmith Bridge provides great views of the crews as they come around the Surrey bend and head towards Chiswick Eyot. Nearest Tube/rail station: Putney Bridge.
Chiswick Pier offers a glimpse of the action as the races begin to come to a conclusion while the nearby Emanuel School Boathouse will have a barbecue and bar open from 12.30pm. Nearest Tube/rail station: Chiswick.
Dukes Meadow provides a good place to check out the crews as they head to the finish line. Nearest Tube/rail station: Barnes Bridge.
The Boat Race records
The course record for the men's Boat Race was set in 1998 by Cambridge, who clocked 16 minutes and 19 seconds.
The record for the women's Boat Race, since moving to the tideway, was set in 2017, also by the Light Blues. Their time on that day was 18 minutes and 33 seconds which, albeit in different conditions, was faster than the men's Blue Boat in 2016 and the Oxford Blue boat in 2014.
Meet the 2019 Boat Race crew
