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Kirby Cup 2022

Published Mon 26 Sep 2022

Kirby Cup Saturday 8th of October 2022

 

Entries

Entries to be lodged via Regatta Manager. The regatta will consist of the following events, 1x, 2x, 2-, 4x+/-, 4+/-. NB: Post entries will be accepted on the day. However, any post entry will automatically receive the same handicap as the back mark crew in that event.

ENTRIES LINK:

https://rowingmanager.com/regattas/5950

Pre-Race:

The pre-race briefing will commence at 7:15 in front of the Buckingham RC sheds

All events will be of a handicapped based on the age composition of crews as entered via Regatta Manager. Crews will not be re-handicapped due to a crew member/s being substituted. Handicaps will be set and posted on the noticeboard outside the Buckingham RC sheds as soon as possible prior to the pre-race briefing.

Racing:

Racing commences with the first single scull event scheduled to start at 8:00AM.

It is the responsibility of every crew to know their start time before being called onto the water. No time allowance will be made for crews who are late for their start.

The Starter will call all crews to the line and provide a 5 second countdown followed by “go”.

Rules for Overtaking and Rounding Marks

  1. Safety of crews and equipment is paramount. Collisions are to be avoided under all circumstances.
  2. Overtaking boats must keep clear.
  3. Boats being overtaken must not alter course to prevent an overtaking boat from passing.
  4. When rounding a mark an overtaking boat must either round the mark on the outside of the boat to be overtaken or wait until the boat to be overtaken has rounded the mark and is on a course for the next mark.
  5. The referees posted at each turning mark have the authority to disqualify any crew who he/she believes has unfairly disadvantaged another crew.

Presentations:

Trophy presentations will commence shortly after completion of all events. The presentations will take place either outside the Buckingham RC sheds on in the upstairs function area at NTBRC (TBA on the day)

Food and refreshments will be available from the clubrooms.