These races are only over part of the course (from Putney to Chiswick Eyot). Championship Course from Mortlake to Putney runs past Chiswick Eyot and Duke's Meadows. The company built its headquarters on the island called Platt's Eyot. A strong head wind caused rough water, and conditions worsened past Chiswick Eyot. Immediately above the lock is Headpile Eyot. Before 1890 the island was known as Folly Eyot. Oxford Brookes took Surrey for the second piece, starting at Chiswick Eyot. Upstream is Queens Eyot, owned by Eton College, opposite Bray Marina. "Fuerte" regained the advantage under Hammersmith Bridge and were a length ahead by Chiswick Eyot. "Scotland Eyot" is a former name. He was created a Baronet of the Eyot, on 27 January 1931. Upstream is Platts Eyot, where Motor Torpedo Boats were built during World War II. Oliver's Island is a small eyot in the river Thames opposite Strand-on-the-Green. It includes the uninhabited island of Chiswick Eyot, joined to the mainland at low tide. In the second race, the crews rowed back from Chiswick Eyot to the Finish Post.