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2009 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.
Qualification for lightweight Categories
Juniors (High School) - Exceptions will be allowed for the following groups
All boats must have Bow Balls and Footgear release
All participants must have signed a US Rowing Waiver
Follow the traffic pattern in holding area as you enter the lake from the gorge
Follow the traffic pattern on the course
Obstacles are marked by buoys ? so beware
Follow the direction of buoys 'funneling' rowers to the correct side of the two islands
Obey all Marshals (approximately 10 boats with marshals will be deployed on the course)
Timings and results are with PowerHouse Timing. (They are the official timing service for the Head of the Charles)
- 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
