Key Points For On Time Start
Launch On TimeTimes have been allocatedon the running order – it is essential that you launch at your allocated timeTake all seats, cox boxes, blades etc. to pontoons before you join the queue to launchHelp fellow competitors launching before youBlaming any delay on the queue before you is not a valid excuse to avoid disqualification or time penaltiesAutomatic DisqualificationCrews who are not through the finishing line 25 minutes before the short course start timeCrews who have not passed the pylons 10 minutes before the short course start timeYou will be turned backTime Penalties10 seconds per minute (see each marshal group picture for details)Bring Sufficient Warm Clothing / Space BlanketsObey Instructions From MarshalsCox / steersperson is ONLY person who should speak to marshals and relay instructions to their crewCrews who fail to follow directions from marshals will be penalisedTime penalties – 5 seconds per infringementDisqualification for repeated failure to respondCrews who are not able to manoeuvre themselves effectively will be held back and will start after all other crews
Marshalling – Long Course Overview
Lock Gates
300m
300m
150m
Control Line“Number x BUILD!”
TimingLine“Number x NOW!”
To Boathouse
See Running Order for Marshalling Colours:Blue Group: Mostly Fours / QuadsOrange Group:MostlyPairs/ DoublesPink Group: Mostly Singles
1.MAINTAIN AT LEAST ONE BLADE LENGTH CLEARANCE FROM MOORED BOATS IN RED-HATCHED AREA – RISK OF DISQUALIFICATION (DAMAGE CLAIMS)2. Arrivein area patrolled bymarshals in blue, orange or pink jacketsas indicated on diagram3.Spin onlywhen requested to do so bymarshal4. Lineup inAPPROXIMATE order(lower numbers closer toboathouse) at locationallocated bymarshal5. Maintainallocated position close to bank to allow other boats room topass6. To help the organisers keep the event running to time, crews that are late or who fail to respond to marshal's instructions may suffer time penalties and/or be sent to the back of the field
Arriving crews keep to centre of canalNO OVERTAKING!
Marshalling - Short Course Overview
Control Line“Number x BUILD!”
TimingLine“Number x NOW!”
“Beeches Corner”
To Boathouse
Arrive in area patrolled by marshals in yellow red or green jackets as indicated on diagram2.Spin only whenrequested to do so bymarshal –ALL BOATS SPIN AFTER POINT “S”3.Lineup in APPROXIMATE order (lower numbers closer to start)atlocation allocated bymarshal4. Maintainallocated position close tobankto allow other boats room topass5.To help the organisers keep the event running totime,crews that are late or who fail to respond tomarshal'sinstructions may suffer time penalties and/or be sent to the back of thefield – this could include being held back to start after the long course boats
Arriving crews keep to centre of canalNO OVERTAKING!
See Running Order for Marshalling Colours:Yellow Group: Mostly Fours / QuadsGreen Group:MostlyPairs/ DoublesRed Group: Mostly Singles
S
YELLOW GROUP TIMELINE
Control Line“Number x BUILD!”
TimingLine“Number x NOW!”
“Beeches Corner”
B
C
Move to the right “Boathouse” bank after Beeches Corner
A
S
GREEN GROUP TIMELINE
Control Line“Number x BUILD!”
TimingLine“Number x NOW!”
“Beeches Corner”
A
B
C
Move to the right “Boathouse” bank after Beeches Corner
S
RED GROUP TIMELINE
Control Line“Number x BUILD!”
TimingLine“Number x NOW!”
“Beeches Corner”
A
B
C
Move to the right “Boathouse” bank after Beeches Corner
S
Lock Gates
Control Line“Number x BUILD!”
TimingLine“Number x NOW!”
BLUE GROUP TIMELINE
Move to theright “Boathouse”bank afterpassing short course crews
A
B
C
Lock Gates
Control Line“Number x BUILD!”
TimingLine“Number x NOW!”
ORANGE GROUP TIMELINE
Move to theright “Boathouse”bank afterpassing short course crews
A
B
C
Lock Gates
Control Line“Number x BUILD!”
TimingLine“Number x NOW!”
PINK GROUP TIMELINE
Move to the left “City” bank afterpassing short course crews
A
B
C
D
E
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