Rules and Regulations for the Competition

General

The competition is according to the KNRB regulations.
The organization will not be held responsible for any damage to boats and materials belonging to participants caused by both visitors and participants.

Racing numbers need to be worn well visible before, during and while returning from the competition track to the boat house.

Length of the track is 6000 metres for all competitors.
- Heat 1 starts 12.00
- Heat 2 starts 15.00
Start is at hectometre sign numbered 60, Finish is at hectometre sign numbered 120.
Please also refer to: baaninfo en baankaart ( trackinfo and map)

The start line is marked by a red flag. At about 100 metres before the start, the pre-start line is marked by a white flag.
At the pre-start, the teams will wait in line according to startnumber.
Rowers will row “light” before pre-start and then pace up : Running Start. There will be 20 seconds between the starts at most.
The Finish will be marked by two red flags on either side of the water.

Overtaking other boats is not allowed near bridges except at the cyclists bridge near Theta en the bleu cyclist bridge near HM 68
Overtaking teams are allowed to choose the ideal course.
Teams that are being overtaken may not obstruct overtaking teams and must yield in time to the overtaking teams to enable them to choose their course.
Safety and sportsmanship must be observed at all times.

In case of objections related to the race, please raise your hand while crossing the finish line.
Objections are requested be at the desk of the competition organization within 30 minutes after finishing.

Crews are free to choose to start in either morning or afternoon heats. It is possible for rowers to start twice during the competition in two different boats.
The start is at the hectometre sign 60 near Mierlo, The finish is at the hectometre sign 120, very near to the boat house of Beatrix Rowing Club.
Participating boats: 8+, 8*, 4+, 4-, 4*, 4x, C4*, C4+, 2x, 2-, 1x.
The numbers Juniors J/M skiff is only for experienced rowers.
Teams are requested to bring their own boats. Double use of boats is allowed, please announce beforehand at the competition registration. There is a very limited possibility to hire boats belonging to Beatrix Rowing Club.
There is no alternative date nor activity in case of frost or extreme weather conditions.

Before boarding the boat, the boats are examined for okay bowballs, quick release straps en heel strings. Boarding is allowed only when all these criteria are met.
In this time of year the water can be very cold. For your own safety we advise at least one coach (with telephone) per crew who's following the race on a bike.