Rules of Racing

All competitors are expected of abide by the most recent edition of the USRowing Rules of Rowing

Coaches and Coxswains Meeting

A recording of the 2024 virtual coaches and coxswains meeting is now available:

Weigh-Ins

There will be no required weigh-ins for coxswains this year. We will be running on an honor system.

Traffic Rules

We will be following a standard right-hand-rule. After leaving the launch dock, coxswains should head to starboard. Coxswains are advised to stay clear of the buoys as they demark the boundaries of the race course – crews interfering with a race will be disqualified. Once up to the starting area, crews may practice in the area beside the first 250m of the course; however, they are responsible for making it to the start on time for their event. At no time, should crews pass underneath the bridges.

Entering Lanes

The Marshal will direct crews to enter their lanes when the previous race reaches the 500m mark. When the Marshal directs crews to the starting gates, they should row up into their lanes and back into the starting gates. Lanes are numbers 1 to 6, with Lane 1 being nearest to the warm-up area, and lane 6 being closest to the center of the lake.

Returning to Dock

Once the race is finished, crews should carefully return to the return dock. Crews should follow the Dock Master’s instructions when docking.

Hot Seating

Crews that are hot seating must be waiting at the hot seat dock when the crew completes their race. Crews that are hot seating will be handled in order of priority. The coxswain on the water should then proceed to the hot seat area, being careful to navigate their shell around the finish line point. A coach must be present to help pull in crews to the dock. There will not be a Dock Master stationed at the hot seating dock. Once the equipment has been swapped, the crew should carefully proceed back out to proceed quickly to the start.