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Coaches and Cox's Meeting is at 6:30AM at Regatta Head Quarters Tent

B and B 2011 Schedule V.4.pdf   (this is changed as of 9:20 Wednesday due to an error in the stated progression of the boys 2x. It is the top 4 TIMES that move on)

New park map is available here: http://www.dnr.state.oh.us/Portals/2/parkmaps/huestonwoodsparkmap.pdf

Oddly, the Beach doesn't show up on the map but is labeled inside the park. Remember the Park Loop Rd is closed at the campground area near the creeks. 

Participants and Volunteers,

Thanks forattending this year?s 2011 Blue and Burgundy Regatta hosted by the Great MiamiRowing Center, Hamilton OH at Acton Lake in Hueston Woods State Park. Weappreciate everyone?s patience with the changes to this event. Given the factthat many other Midwest courses are currently unrowable we feel fortunate tohave a place to run racing on May 7^th. Acton lake is rowable but it is certainlyout of its banks and does have a current. There is plenty of land leftremaining for staging of team tents and trailers. Please read the belowcarefully, as it does include some changes to our original plans for a riverbased Henley style Blue and Burgundy. We are trying very hard to provide racingof any sort on Saturday.

1)Directions to the Beach at Acton Lake.

The regattawill be staged from the Beach area at Acton Lake in Hueston Woods State Park. Byfollowing signs to the Park Office, Marina and eventually the Beach you willfind the staging grounds. Some roads inthe park are flooded and Miami University's commencement is taking place inOxford on May 7th.

The address for the Park Office is 6301 Park Office Road, College Corner OH.This is the address provided by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources.

See Directions on the overview page.

2)Wet launching and Landing.

Unfortunatelywe have to wet launch and land all crews on Saturday.We have tried in earnest to get some dock tothe lake but it is just not feasible. PLEASE bring plenty of extra socks andwarm clothes for rowers between races. Please bring water shoes in order to wetlaunch safely. We are launching from a sandy beach but wearing shoes of somekind would be best.

3)Four Lane Heats and Finals.

Since we arenow running this regatta from Acton Lake we have the option to add more lanes.While we?d like to keep the regatta similar to what was originally designed fora two lane Henley style course on the Great Miami River, due to weatherforecasts and wet launching conditions we are adding more lanes in order toincrease our likelihood of completing our schedule within a reasonable timeframe. The schedules will be posted on Regatta Central by Wednesday May 4^that 5PM. GMRC dutifully made 150 bownumbers for our original event. However, they are all 1?s and 2?s! Please bring bow numbers.

Other notes:

• There are plenty of space on paved parking lots for staging of team tents and trailer. Crews will be able to row off their trailers in the area south of the Beach bathhouse.
• Tentatively, Team Tents will be positioned in the southern most section of the parking lot north of the Beach bathhouse.
• Regatta Headquarters/Control Commission will be situation adjacent to the Beach bathhouses.
• Tentatively, Spectator and Volunteer Parking will be in the lot to the north of the Beach bathhouses.
• Please keep tents and cars off the grass. There is plenty of room on the nice (dry?!) pavement.
• GMRC will provide a light concession stand for breakfast and snacks. Our regular sponsor Richards Pizza will not be available. Please come prepared to provide your crews with food throughout the day.
• GMRC will is also planning on having regatta gear and rowing shirts available for sale at the lake.
• Heads up! Cell phone service at the lake is unreliable.
• Volunteers and Refs need to report to the Regatta Headquarters for assignments Saturday morning.

Thanks againfor attending the 2011 Blue and Burgundy. We appreciate your continuedpatience. Please contact Regatta Director, Brian Clark 513.207.7525