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Pre-Race

Crews boating from places other than Hammersmith must keep in contact with Race Control [Tel: 07903 684 856] in case of any changes to the programme. The timetable will not allow time for crews to return to Putney or Chiswick between races. Crews should exchange boats at Hammermith.

A crew representative must report to Race Control at Auriol Kensington before their first race.

Competitors who have not paid their entry fees and supplied their ARA numbers or obtained a day ticket will not be allowed to race.

Coxswains are liable to be weighed and must provide their own dead-weight if necessary.

Competitors are advised to bring rubber boots for boating from the foreshore at low tide.

The Start

A marshal will be stationed in a boat at the start. Crews must report to the start marshal at least 10 minutes before the start of their race. Having reported to the marshal, crews must then remain within hailing distance of the start. Crews should await their race on the Surrey Shore.

The Race

Crews must report to the start at least 10 minutes before their race time.

Races will start without reference to absentees.

The course is 1400 metres with a free start. Racing is with the tide, the start will be from Chiswick Eyot on an ebb tide, and from Fulham on a flood tide.

During the race boats must go through the centre span of Hammersmith Bridge. There is a stagger on the finish which favours the Centre and Middlesex stations.

Post Racing

The winners of qualifying events must present their ARA Cards to Race Control for updating as soon as possible after their final. Prizes will be withheld from any crew that cannot produce all of their cards. The Victor Ludorum: Six points for an eights win, three for a four, two for a pair and one for a single.

Hazards


Coxswains are advised to keep a sharp look out for all other types of vessel. A sailing club is situated near to each start location. Sailing boats are liable to appear at any time but more likely up to two hours either side of high water time, (or Thames High Water). Passenger carrying vessels may also be present. Manoeuvring these vessels, especially at low water, is difficult.

When going out from or returning to the raft, keep the bows against the tide. When going to the start leave the raft and cross the river to the Surrey shore as soon as it is safe to do so. Proceed to the start on this shore.

REMEMBER: Keep a sharp look out at all times for other river users.

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