Robert Gordon University won the 2014 Aberdeen Asset Management Boat Race on the River Dee on Saturday – their third consecutive success.
They won in a record-breaking time of 7min 47sec, beating rivals Aberdeen University by two lengths.
Despite losing the race, the 19th in the series, Aberdeen University also broke the previous record of 8min 1sec, with their time of 7min 54sec for the course.
Gillian Paterson, president of Robert Gordon University Boat Club, said: “I am so proud of everyone who rowed this year.
“There were a lot of cold early mornings and late nights but we got there.”
The RGU Boat Club president added: “Thank you for the continued support of Aberdeen Asset Management.
“Thank you to Bob Newton on the Boat Race committee and our coach and crew members for making our success possible.
Aberdeen University were excellent challengers, as always.
“The whole experience was so much fun and I am already looking forward to doing it all again next year.”
The Alumni boat race was won by Robert Gordon University by two-and-a-half lengths in a time of eight minutes and 15 seconds. The Universities’ second-crew boat race was won by Aberdeen University with a time of two minutes and 18 seconds.
Hugh Little, head of acquisitions at Aberdeen Asset Management, said: “I would like to give our huge congratulations to the winning crew and express my admiration for each of the crew members.
“Year after year they continue to show dedication and determination in the lead up to and on the day of the race. Each crew put their heart and soul into the competition and both crews are truly worthy competitors. The atmosphere was electric, with supporters uniting.”