Race Information - Navigation & Marshalling
NAVIGATION PRIOR TO THE RACE
The instructions for the 2012 race will be published in February 2012 and sent to all crews with confirmed entries. All crews should study these instructions carefully. Ahead of this time, the 2011 instructions are still available for those wishing to familiarize themselves with the raceday routine. Click here to download the PDF.
NAVIGATION RULES
The tidal Thames is fast flowing. You must take care around all bridges and fixed or moored obstructions at all times.
The river is closed from ~1hr before the race until the last boat has crossed the finish line. During the river closure crews should be in the middle of the river when travelling with the tide and as near the bank as conditions allow when travelling against it. This only applies between Kew and Putney Rail Bridges; at other times and locations the usual navigation rules apply – these are available on the PLA website and in French, German, Spanish and Italian on the British Rowing Thames Region website.
All coxes must be familiar with the Rowing Code of Practice for the Tidal Thames between Putney and Richmond before boating at any time. This is available on the British Rowing Thames Region website.
INCIDENTS
It is part of the rules of British Rowing that any incidents that occur before, during and after the race are reported to British Rowing using the online reporting system here. Please also let the Committee know of any incidents that happen during the race.
If a crew or club is involved in a “verifiable navigation incident on the Tideway in the fourteen days prior to and on the day of the race,” British Rowing will request that the WEH Race Committee excludes the crew or club from the race.
Racing on the Tideway requires a level of skill above rowing on most rivers. It's important that all crews ensure that they have the relevant experience, knowledge and skill to be safe during the race.
If at any time the Committee are concerned about the competence of a crew to be safe on the river, the Safety Advisor will take action and may instruct the crew to leave the water at the nearest safe place or prevent the crew from taking part in the race. No refund will be provided.
Please race safely and be courteous of other crews around you.
If you have any comments and suggestions about any aspect of the race, please email eventsec@wehorr.org.
