The 1829 Oxford-Cambridge boat race represents a milestone in the history books. It is considered the first athletic competition between two universities, and it establishes rowing as the oldest Intercollegiate sport in the World. Since that famous race, millions of people have plied their hands to oars and endeavored mightily with pure blood, sweat and tears. This is the material that bases the common bond between all rowers, past, present and future, and it forms the foundation upon which every boathouse and rowing program now stands. This is also what promises to keep the spirit of the race alive and well, for generations to come.