Organisers of The Boat Race have today announced the creation of a new mobile phone internet service providing background information, live reports and follow-ups to the 2007 Race, sponsored by Xchanging.

This is a “first” for the iconic sporting event which began in 1829 with the 153rd Race due to take place on April 7th at 4.30pm.

Simply by texting race to 88100 mobile phone users will be sent a link to the site which will include crew information and live updates. (Texts cost£1.50 plus standard network charges).

To celebrate the launch of the service, Boat Race organisers have also created a competition with prize winners receiving a chance to follow The Race on the day in one of the official launches to drink up the atmosphere on the Thames.

By entering the competition below you will get access to the mobile site, plus the chance to win the experience of a lifetime for you and a friend by following this year’s Race, on Saturday 7th April, on one of The Boat Race following launches.

To enter the competition just answer the following question:

Who’s won The Boat Race the most number of times?

A Cambridge – text raceA to 88100 B Oxford – text raceB to 88100 C Equal wins – text raceC to 88100

(Texts cost £1.50 plus standard network charges)

You can enter even if you don’t have WAP on your phone, as only a text message is required for the competition.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

The winner will be contacted by Thurs 5th April.

Prize does not include travel to/from The Boat Race.

The winner must be over 16, or accompanied by an adult. For safety reasons the winner, and their guest, must be able to get on and off the launch without assistance.

By entering this competition you agree to comply with the above safety related conditions. If you win and do not comply The Boat Race reserves the right to nominate an alternative winner and your entrance fee of £1.50 will be refunded.