"Stopping up" at the rye-peck turn
A ryepeck (also rypeck and ripeck [Chambers Dictionary 11th edition p1367]) is a pole used to mark the ends of a punt race course. For a description of racing in punts and the use of ryepecks, see Thames Punting Club.
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