Regulations :: safety

Swimming

Swimming is strictly prohibited. Violations will be acted upon immediatly.

1000 meter starts for adaptive athletes, veterans and youth.

Both Saturday morning and Sunday blocks of 1000 meter starts will take place for adaptive athletes, veterans and youth. The accomodate these starts a low hanging cable is required for the starting boats. All crews should be aware of this.

Crews are expected to abide the following safety rules at all times:

• boats should be safe and well-maintained. Special attention should go out to heel strings, bow balls and steering positions to ensure your own safety as well as the safety of other crews.
• while heading towards the start, crews are expected stop rowing when racing crews pass by;
• correct use of warm-up lanes;
• changes in regulation due to weather conditions;
• crews should always avoid risks in the starting and finishing area, as well as conduct