Frequently Asked Questions

Can my crew use the course on the Saturday evening?

The regatta lake will be open until 20:30 on Saturday for crews wishing to practice on the course.
Please note that there will be limited safety cover at this time and crews MUST follow the guidance of the safety team.

Can my crew double up?

Yes of course. Many crews do two events; some even do three or four! The order of events as shown on the poster will be adhered to though so whilst every effort will be made to accommodate doubling up you must remember it is at your risk (see the Veteran Championship Rules). For example if you double up in events 42 and 43 (M B2x and M D4x) we might not be able to give you enough time between races.

Can I pay on the day?

No. The Entries Secretary must receive all entry fees by the closing date shown on the poster. No cash or cheque - no entry!

Can I use OARA to enter?

Yes

What happens if there are more than 6 entries in my event?

Heats will be raced in the morning. The order of heats will be the same as that for the finals. If there are 8 entries there will be two heats of 4 with 3 going through from each heat to the final. If there are more than 12 entries there will be three heats with 2 crews going through from each to the final.

What happens if there are 7 entries in my event?

One of the crews will be drawn randomly and will receive a bye to the final. The other 6 crews will race a heat in which the first 5 go through to the final.

Do we have to turn up for heats if we know crews have dropped out beforehand and all the remaining crews now go through to the final?

Yes. The only fair way is for all crews to turn up for their heats. A decision might be made by the Organizers at that stage to cancel the heat but that will not be done in advance.

Can two crews share a boat, blades or a coxswain.

Yes. As long as you tell us what you are doing we can take it into account.

What happens if there are no other entries for my event?

If you think your event won't get many entries (e.g. M H1x, W A8+, etc.) then you could specify an alternative choice of event on your entry form. For example just add a note saying something like "If there are no M G4+ we'll do M G4-". If we still can't find a race for you then we'll try to arrange a handicapped race or, if that isn't possible, we'll try to ring you up to find something you can do!

How do you arrange crews for handicapped races?

This is not an exact science. It all depends on how many entries there are for the various events. Generally if an event gets 2 entries in its own right then it will go ahead. If two events that are side-by-side only get 1 entry each (e.g. W A1x & W B1x) then they would be combined and run as a handicapped race. If W A1x got 2 entries and W B1x got 1 entry then the B sculler would be asked if she wanted to race with the 2 As without a handicap (since the As already have a race in their own right). This isn't cast in stone though! It might be raced as a handicap depending on other entries, the crews, the racing programme etc.

How do you organize the handicapped races?

These races are organized following the guidelines in the ARA Almanack. See the 'Standard Times' page on this website for further details and for the Standard Times that are used by the Vet Champs.

What happens if you cannot arrange anything for my crew or me?

You will be given a full refund.

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