Putney; GREAT BRITAIN; Crews approaching Hammersmith Bridge, passing the Harrods depository. 2009 Boat Race; Oxford [OUBC] vs University of Washington, [Huskies], raced over the 'Championship Course' Putney to Mortlake; on the River Thames; Sun 01.03.2009. [Mandatory Credit; Peter Spurrier / Intersport-images. Rowing Course: River Thames; Championship course; Putney to Mortlake 4.25 Miles Varsity, Pre Boat Race Fixture.