Diamond Challenge Sculls 2008: Q-Finals
| Winner | Loser | Distance | Barrier | Fawley | Finish |
| S M Jacob, Ireland | W P J Hoodless | Easily | 2.21 | 4.00 | 8.25 |
| N Reilly-O Donnell | A S Freeman-Pask | 2 L | 2.20 | 3.59 | 8.21 |
| I J Lawson | W H Mackworth-Praed | 1½ L | 2.24 | 4.07 | 8.50 |
| G R Coleman | D Marshall | Easily | 2.23 | 4.00 | 8.27 |