Fawley Challenge Cup 2008: Heats 1a
| Winner | Loser | Distance | Barrier | Fawley | Finish |
| The Grange School | York City RC B | 1 L | 2.10 | 3.38 | 7.29 |
| The Cathedral Sch , Townsville, Australia | York City RC A | 3 L | 2.03 | 3.33 | 7.31 |
| Norske Studenters Roklub, Norway | The King s School, Ely | 2¼ L | 2.11 | 3.44 | 7.51 |
| Tigre BC, Argentina | Warrington RC | Easily | 2.16 | 3.46 | 7.52 |