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LAST  UPDATED:  02 - 22 - 12

UPDATED  PARKING  &  DRIVING  INSTRUCTIONS

 Sheriff's Deputies will be on hand to assist.

There are two entrances to the Park:  North  and  South.

THANK  YOU  VERY  MUCH
FOR  FOLLOWING  THESE  INSTRUCTIONS
 

PARKING  FEE:   $ 5  per vehicle/day:  Saturday & Sunday
There is no charge for  Boat Trailers,  Team Tent Haulers,  or  Team Buses  to park,
but a  Parking Pass is required.  These will be supplied on site by the Arrivals Team.
 

TEAM  BUS  PARKING:
>    Follow directions below to  SOUTH  entrance.   (See bottom of page.)
>    Team Buses are defined as School buses, Motorcoaches, or larger
>    Team Buses will drop off their rowers & coaches inside the park.
>    Once in park follow directions of Parking Team up west side of lake to drop off point.
>    Buses will then proceed to southern end of lake.
 

ROWER  DROP  OFF  (IF NOT ON BUS):
>    Any vehicle smaller than a School bus and carrying rowers must use the  NORTH entrance.
         (See bottom of page.)
>    This includes all parents dropping off kids, coaches in personal vehicles, etc.
>    Vehicles will drop rowers off at the Trolley Bus loop pick up point and then exit the area.
>    PLAN  ADEQUATE  TIME  TO    RIDE THE TROLLEY,    WALK TO FOOTBRIDGE,    AND
          RIDE GOLF CART TO TEAM TENT AREA
 

SPECTATORS  (NORTH ENTRANCE):
>    Go directly to the  North Remote Parking Lot  (see directions below)
>    Please  use  only  University Blvd to access this area, not Honore Ave.
>    After parking, a Trolley Bus will be available yo bring you to the north end of the venue.
>    You may also opt for a shell based walking path.
 

HANDICAPPED  SPECTATORS   (TWO  CHOICES):
You  must  display a valid  Handicap Parking  sticker / permit / hangtag.

If you will need assistance after you park, please advise the Parking Team Greeter.

NORTH  ENTRANCE:
Follow directions below to the  North Entrance  (see directions below).
Show Parking Staff valid Handicapped authorization.
Please park in Handicap spaces area as instructed by Parking Team.

SOUTH  ENTRANCE:
Follow directions below to the  South Parking Lot  (see directions below).
Show Parking Staff valid Handicapped authorization
Park in Handicap Lot as instructed by Parking Team.
 

TEAM  FOOD - TENT  HAULER   (SOUTH ENTRANCE):
The   Team Tent  Area   will be available starting at  8 am  on Friday.
Sites are allotted first come,  first served.

Follow directions below to  South   Entrance.

>    Trailers for Team Tents will be allowed to remain in the park for access during the regatta
       A designated area will be created on the west side of the dirt road, south of Vendor Village.
>    The roadway must be kept clear at all times for safety vehicles.  Please keep 1.5 lanes open.
>    After you drop off your Team Tents, Food, etc, and your Trailer you are required to
      remove your vehicle from the park and park it in the Spectator Parking Lot at the north end.
      ( $ 5  charge/day.)
>    All Friday drop offs must be done before 6 pm.
       If you are coming on Friday and cannot arrive before 6 pm, please let us know in advance.
>    There will be overnight security in the park, however, do not leave valuables overnight.
      Secure your own area  and  cover with a tarp.

>    ICE  WILL NOT  BE  SOLD  THIS YEAR.
 

VENDOR  TRAILER   (SOUTH ENTRANCE):
The   Vendor Village   will be available for set up from  8 am  until  6 p  on Friday.

Follow directions below to  South  Entrance.

>    Follow instructions of the Arrivals / Parking Team.
>    After you drop off your supplies, etc you must remove your vehicle to the south end parking lot.
         (No Charge, but Pass is required & will be provided on site by the Arrivals Team)
>    If you are hauling a trailer, you may park it in the designated area on the west side of the road,
         south of Vendor Village. 
>    You may also elect to bring your vehicle to a  Spectator Parking Lot  ( $ 5  charge/day)
>    Friday arrivals:   All Friday drop offs must be done before 6 p.
         If you are coming on Friday and cannot arrive before 6 p, please let us know in advance.
>    Saturday arrivals:  you must be set up by 7 am.
         Your vehicle must be out of Vendor Village by 7 am.
>    There will be overnight security in the park, however, do not leave valuables overnight.
      Secure your own area  and  cover with a tarp.

>    ICE  WILL NOT  BE  SOLD  THIS  YEAR.
 

CAR  TOP  CARRIERS    (SOUTH ENTRANCE):
The  Boat Trailer  &  Car Top Area  will be available from  8 am  until  6 p  on Friday.

Follow directions below to  South   Entrance.

>    You will be directed by the  Arrivals / Parking Team  to the  Boat Trailer Area.

>    Please drop your boat to slings in the  Boat Trailer Area  and then remove your car to the
        designated parking area near the south end of the venue.
        This will be south of the Food / Team Tent Trailer Parking Area, which will be on the
         west side of the road,  south of Vendor Village.

>    Parking in this area is  Free  for  Car Tops  but a  Parking Pass is required
         and will be provided by the Arrivals Team.

>    There will be overnight security in the park, however, do not leave valuables overnight.
         Secure your own area  and  cover with a tarp.

>    Friday arrivals:   All Friday drop offs must be done before 6 p.
        If you are coming on Friday and cannot arrive before 6 p,  please let us know in advance.

>    Saturday arrivals:  you must be set up by  7 am.
       Your vehicle must be out of the  Boat Trailer Area  by  7 am.

>    There can be  no vehicle entry or departure  from the Boat Trailer area from after 7 am Sat
        until approx 1 hour after racing has concluded.

>    Sunday arrivals:    you must be in the Boat Trailer Area by 8:00 am.  (time tbc).
 

BOAT  TRAILERS    (SOUTH ENTRANCE):
Same as Car Top Carriers above.

Tow vehicles must be removed to the designated area noted above.

Please ensure that you get a  Parking Pass  for your windshield.
 

BOAT  TRAILER  FRONT  LOAD:
Your trailer will be backed into position.

Removing shells from the rear of the trailer will be difficult.

Please load your trailer so all shells can be accessed from the front if necessary.
 

BOW  NUMBERS  --  RACING  8  LANES:
Please be sure to bring your own Bow Numbers.

We intend to race eight (8) lanes; please ensure you have enough numbers for your boats.
 

MASTERS  TEAMS  ARRIVING  ON  SAT  AFTER  7 AM:
For reasons of safety, we cannot allow vehicle entry into the Boat Trailer Area after 7 am on Sat until approx 1 hour after racing concludes. 

Please follow same instructions as Car Top Carriers above, except when you enter the South Entrance, you will be directed to a parking lot at the south end of the facility.  All trailers arriving after 7 am will be directed to wait here until the Youth teams which are departing at the end of the day on Sat have exited the venue.

All other instructions remain the same.

Please ensure that you get a  Parking Pass  for your tow vehicle windshield.

POINT  OF  CONTACT:
We have team leaders in all areas of the regatta to assist you if you run into any problems.

If you need assistance, please call or e-mail Jeff Koehler.  Jeff will direct you to the appropriate person who can help you.
Cell:        941 . 650 . 8469.
E-Mail:    [email protected].

NORTH  ENTRANCE:

From    I-75   take  University Pkway,  Exit 213.
Drive    WEST  on  University Pkway  approx.  0.3  mi.
Turn     SOUTH   (left)   on   No. Cattlemen Rd   (traffic light).
Drive approx  0.5  mi,  following signs  and  pass thru  3  traffic circles.

As you approach  2nd traffic circle,  watch for signs.    Follow Parking Staff instructions.

SOUTH  ENTRANCE:

From   I-75   take   Fruitville Rd,  Exit 210.
Drive   WEST  on  Fruitville Rd.  approx. 1.2  mi.
Turn    NORTH   (right)   on  No. Honore Ave  (traffic light).
Drive   approx   1.4  mi.
Turn    RIGHT  at entrance to  Park.
Follow road to  Parking Staff.
(Note: if using GPS, please set your destination to:
             2300 No. Honore Ave,  34235.)