There are only 24 hours left to go to this year's Oxford v Cambridge Boat Race.

With the weather over the Easter weekend forecast to be warm and sunny around 175,000 people are expected to flock to Putney to watch the action on the river and enjoy the Putney Music Festival.

So to help you plan your day here is our guide to the 2007 Boat Race.

To see the start of the race, you will need to get to the River Thames at Putney, which is off Lower Richmond Road.

There are several routes to Putney from further afield: The 93 bus runs from Putney Bridge tube station, over the bridge itself, past Lower Richmond Road and along Putney High Street.

It runs out of Putney along Wimbledon Parkside, into Wimbledon village, Wimbledon town centre and on to South Wimbledon.

The route, which is the same coming back, also takes in Morden and North Cheam.

Putney Bridge and East Putney tube stations are on the District line, although Putney Bridge is closer.

Putney overground train station is less than 10 minutes from the starting line.

It is on Putney High Street. Come out, turn right and walk to the bridge - Just follow the crowds.

Dos

Look behind the boats: The boats which follow the race send out a severe wash which comes along well after the racing boats have passed - in many places it breaches the embankments - so stay alert - look back down the course after the racing crews and followers have passed. Those who have care of children or the infirm should ensure they keep well back.

Stay still while the boats pass: If viewing from a bridge, don't cross the road to see the other side, the traffic is not stopped.

Get above the river: Try to find an elevated vantage point well back from the edge.

Wrap up warm: And take a hot drink in a vacuum flask.

Get there in good time: And ensure you cheer for the correct shade of Blue!

Don'ts

Don't get too close: The tidal stream is at its strongest during the race - stay well back from the edges.

Don't stand where the tide comes in: The race takes place when the tide is rising - by the time the race starts all of the foreshore will be covered. Don't take up viewing positions on the foreshore - they will become dangerous before the race passes.

Don't climb down: Steps cut into the embankment and the sloping stone revetments are slippery and dangerous - they also get overwhelmed by the wash of the followers.

Don't chase the boats: The race moves too fast to follow it - don't try to chase on foot or bicycle.

Keep off: Don't stand on the small private pontoons along the course - they are unstable.