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Liability Waiver –
Every competitor must have completed and signed a 2019 USRowing Waiver. No rower can launch or compete without a signed waiver. 

Bow Markers –
Bow markers will be provided to all crews at check-in. Bow markers must be returned at the conclusion of racing and will be collected at the dock. No rower can launch or compete without a bow number.

Coaches/ Rowers Meeting –
The meeting will begin at 7:30 a.m. Changes to the regatta schedule or course will be announced at the meeting.

Equipment Adjustments –
All equipment adjustments must be made in the boat area prior to launching. No adjustments will be permitted at or on the dock.

Safety Equipment –
Every competing boat must be properly equipped with a bow ball and quick-release shoes with heels properly tied down. 

Pre Race Practice –
The river will not be open for pre-race practicing.

Race Launching –
Boats will launch in order of bow numbers. Oars can be leaned against the chain-link fence near the dock. Volunteers will be available to help carry oars and safely bring singles down the stairs and ramp to the dock.

Proceeding to the Start Line –
Boats will launch and proceed down river directly to the start (approximately 4k downstream) using ONLY the CENTER opening under the bridge (see map below). Only one boat at a time will fit through the opening.

Boats should proceed past the start line before turning and getting in bow number order for their race. A start area marshal will assist in arranging crews and directing them to the start.

At the start of the race, crews will be directed to approach the start by the start marshal. This will be a running start. When a crew’s bow ball crosses the start line, the starter will alert the crew that the clock has started. 

Course –
The race is 4,000 meters long, upstream against the current.

Racing Rules –

1. During the race, row through the STARBOARD side opening of the bridge ONLY (see map below). Only one boat at a time will fit through the opening.
   
   
2. Passing – Use careful judgment when passing any boat throughout the race. The overtaking boat has right of way. If you’re being overtaken, move to the outside when the overtaking boat advances to within one (1) length of open water of the boat being overtaken. An overtaking boat that has moved this close has earned the right to unimpeded passage on the fastest line of the course. At all times, please observe good sportsmanship and common sense safety principles. No one should try to pass a boat if doing so would endanger the overtaking boat or the boat being overtaken.

Crossing the Finish Line –
A horn will sound as each boat crosses the finish line. After crossing, each boat should continue paddling clear of the finish line before turning and returning to the dock.