Thames launch "Amaryllis" with Cambridge officials following the Cambridge University Boat Club Blue Boat, two days before the 2012 Boat Race.

A press launch on the River Thames approaching Hammersmith Bridge, following the Cambridge University Boat Club Blue Boat.

Cambridge University Boat Club chief coach Steve Trapmore and the CUBC Blue Boat during an outing on the River Thames, two days before the 2012 Boat Race.

Cambridge University Boat Club chief coach Steve Trapmore and the CUBC Blue Boat during an outing on the River Thames, two days before the 2012 Boat Race.

Cambridge University Boat Club Blue Boat during an outing on the River Thames, two days before the 2012 Boat Race. Bow man David Nelson, Moritz Schramm, Jack Lindeman, Alex Ross, and Steve Dudek.

Cambridge University Boat Club Blue Boat during an outing on the River Thames, two days before the 2012 Boat Race. Bow man David Nelson, Moritz Schramm, Jack Lindeman, Alex Ross, and Steve Dudek. On the left CUBC chief coach Steve Trapmore.

Cambridge University Boat Club Blue Boat during an outing on the River Thames, two days before the 2012 Boat Race. Bow man David Nelson, Moritz Schramm, Alex Ross, and on the left CUBC chief coach Steve Trapmore.

Cambridge University Boat Club Blue Boat during an outing on the River Thames, two days before the 2012 Boat Race.

Cambridge University Boat Club chief coach Steve Trapmore and the CUBC Blue Boat during an outing on the River Thames, two days before the 2012 Boat Race.

Cambridge University Boat Club Blue Boat during an outing on the River Thames, two days before the 2012 Boat Race.