ROWERS will battle it out on the River Irwell in the 36th Two Cities Boat Race.
The contest, between oarsmen from the University of Manchester and the University of Salford, will take place on Saturday, May 12, along Salford Quays.
There will also be dragon boat racing, food and drink and live quayside entertainment.
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