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The start line is located approximately three miles downstream from the boat launching area. The approximately 2.5-mile racecourse runs North UP RIVER. Contestants should be aware that the Connecticut is a tidal river and that the current is extremely variable. Following heavy rains, the current can be very fast and may contain debris. The race will be against the current.

Hot-seating (of equipment and personnel) will be performed at the crew’s risk of missing an event. Note that we cannot accommodate holding a boat or hot seating on the docks, and that two hours is the minimum we recommend between event times for an athlete or line up to not be late to the line and therefore unable to race. Crews are advised to launch 45 minutes before their scheduled race time. Competitors are responsible for allowing sufficient time to race in one event, land, re-queue, and launch in time for an additional event. We recommend two hours between event start times as a minimum for an athlete or line up to not be late to the line.

TENTS & GRILLS Deadline September 20, 2024.
Notice: The City of Hartford is stringently enforcing regulations regarding the set up of tents, cooking grills, and the permitting and inspection process for such structures. As a result, to comply with the direction from the Fire Prevention Chief/Fire Marshal for the City of Hartford, only tents that are rented from and provided by the Riverfront Recapture and have been assured to meet the regulations may be used. Teams must reserve and submit payment for tents through the regatta tent reservation process: no team-provided tents will be allowed to set up. Teams may bring their grills, warming tables, etc, but these must only be operated in the designated space adjacent to, but not underneath, their tents assigned to each organization. Riverfront Recapture will obtain the necessary permits for these uses. Assignment of spaces will be made on a first- come, first serve basis.

NOTE: the finish line viewing area is approximately a 15 minute walk from Riverside Park, easily accessible by way of the Riverwalk paved pathways leading to the Mortensen Riverfront Plaza. Spectators wishing to park nearer to the finish line, rather than near the launch and return area, should review the directions. No hospitality/team tents may be set up at the finish line plaza—this area is only for viewing the racing.