EVENTS TEAM ON HAND TO ENSURE SUCCESS OF BOAT RACE.(News) From: The Journal (Newcastle, England) | Date: May 8, 2008 | COPYRIGHT 2008 MGN Ltd. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group.Copyright information

WHILE all eyes will be on the rowers battling it out for honours in the 2008 University Boat Race on Sunday, behind the scenes a 70-strong team will be making sure the event lives up to its reputation as a great sporting spectacle.

Gateshead Council's events team has been responsible for the organisation of the event since it began in 1997.

Their role involves co-ordinating all of the activities both on shore and on the river, from getting the boats in and out...