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LAST  UPDATED:  02 - 14 - 11

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WIN  A  CHANCE  TO  RACE
WITH  A  NATIONAL  TEAM  ROWER 

Your chance to row with a National Team Rower in a Charity 2X --  There are lots of chances to win.  Categories include:
Youth Female,
Youth Male,
Masters Female,
Masters Male.

Each category will have FIVE rowers selected.  Raise the most money in your category and you receive an automatic selection.  Other seats will be awarded via lottery.   See www.sarasotainvitational.com for details.

FRIDAY  PRACTICE  SESSION:

The race course will be open from  12 pm  until  5:30 pm  on  Friday  with launch supervision.

All crews  must be off water  no later than  5:30 pm.

Any crew not off the water by 5:30 pm may be assessed a penalty on Sat.


SATURDAY  AFTERNOON  PRACTICE  SESSION:

The race course will be open after the last race finishes until  6:00 pm  on  Sat  with launch supervision.

All crews  must be off water  no later than  6:00 pm.

Any crew not off the water by 6:00 pm may be assessed a penalty on Sun.


SPECIAL  AWARDS  FOR  ROWING  EXCELLENCE:

In events where we have a large number of entries, as a special way to rewardthe very best in those categories, we will be giving out a special "Award for Rowing Excellence"  trophy for the overall fastest boats in each of these events.

Rowing Excellence Awards for Masters events will be based on net handicapped time.


INFORMATION  ABOUT  THE  RACE  COURSE:

This is a FISA 1 type course using an Albano system of inflated buoys every 10 meters.  There are six fully buoyed lanes; we will also be using a 7th outside lane in some events.

On the 1500 m course, the first 100 m will be marked by Red buoys.  This is the breakage area for restarts.

There will also be a line of Red buoys at every 250 m along the course, and the entire last 250 m of the course will be marked by Red buoys as well.

SCULLING  AT  THE  STARTING  LINE:

Please ensure that all rowers know and understand how to follow Referee instructions 
regarding Sculling at the Start Line in order to line up boats without moving them forward. 

FIRE  EXTINGUISHERS:

All teams that will be cooking must have a fire extinguisher in the cooking area.

AWARDS  BANNER:

Please take advantage of our Awards Banner for team photo shots.

ICE  FOR  SALE  TO  TEAMS:

We will again offer ice for sale on site on regatta weekend.
Purchase all you need at the  Friends of Sarasota County Parks  food booth.
Proceeds are reinvested by this group back into Sarasota County Parks.

FREE  COFFEE  &  TEA  TO  ALL  COACHES
AT  VENUE  COURTESY  OF  STARBUCKS:

A local  Starbucks Coffee Company  location is generously providing this at no charge to all coaches.    Please support our sponsors by visiting their location  -- they will be open early for us:
LOCAL  STARBUCKS  SPONSOR  LOCATION: 
7386  52nd  Place East
Bradenton,  FL  34203