GMS Regatta
- Sep 18, 2011
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- GMS Rowing Center
- New Milford, CT (USA)
- Hosted By: GMS Rowing Center
- 2016 Registered Regatta
- Cancelled
Click here for the 2010 Male Handicaps
Click here for the 2010 Female Handicaps
2011 GMS CHALLENGE & SPRINT
RULES & SAFETY NOTICE
The regatta is an official Registered Regatta with US Rowing and the event is supervised by three licensed US Rowing referees.
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Qualification for lightweight Categories
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These follow current HOCR rules
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Juniors (High School) - Exceptions will be allowed for the following groups
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16 and Under group can include Novice entrants who are over 16
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17 and 18 year old group can include 19 year olds providing they are still at high school
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All boats must have Bow Balls and Footgear release
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All participants must have signed a US Rowing Waiver
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Follow the traffic pattern in holding area as you enter the lake from the gorge
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Follow the traffic pattern on the course
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Obstacles are marked by buoys - so beware
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Follow the direction of buoys 'funneling' rowers to the correct side of the two islands
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Obey all Marshals (approximately 8 boats with marshals will be deployed on the course)
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Timings and results will use the 'Philadelphia System'.
- During the race there will be no overtaking through Lover's Leap Gorge
- All participants must pull over to allow another boat to overtake
- Any boat not going round the 'stake' will be disqualified
- If for any reason you capsize and can't get back in move away from the course and wait for a marshal or a safety boat.
- Spectators must keep away from the dock area (area will be controlled by dock master and team)
- A bus will transport spectators to the finish at Addis Park (approximately 500 meters down Grove Street).
- All cars will be parked away from the site as directed by traffic control staff.
- Car topped shells are to be dropped off and cars are to be promptly parked as directed