This is not the start of the tall ships race but the excitement and competition felt at the start of the Pimlico Boat Race was comparable with it. Thirty-six 'boats' took part, each with a sponsored crew of four who raced their way round the course, taking in six pubs en route. Much hilarity ensued with some boats past salvaging by the time they crossed the finishing line. Money is still coming in but more than £2,300 has been counted so far by the Central London Committee, which organised the race..