Chance to win golden waistcoat in Cambridge punt race
Published: 16:00, 02 August 2019
The first organised race between professional punt chauffeurs is taking place this evening (Friday, August 2).
Eighteen of the fastest punters on the Cam will be competing for the prize of a golden waistcoat.
The competitors will race over a 1.2-mile course on equal-sized boats.
The event, which is open to the public, will be starting at the Quayside, Cambridge, at 7.30pm ahead of an 8pm race start at Jesus Green.
