Coxswain’s information Heineken Roeivierkamp 2017

Contents General information Timetable, qualification rule, weighing, shirt numbers and bow number Starting procedures Bridges Overtaking Protests Media Heineken Roeivierkamp 2015 | Coxswains information

General information Emergency number: +31 6 – 33 66 44 78 For questions or more explanation: wedstrijdleiding@roeivierkamp.nl or +31 6 – 15 097 045 Changes, withdrawals, protests & information: Information desk inside Nereus Results, shirt numbers & bow numbers: Cabin on the other side of the river Weighing coxswains and lightweight rowers: Gym inside Nereus Heineken Roeivierkamp 2015 | Coxswains information

General information Live commentary, footage and results available at: http://www.roeivierkamp.com/ Prize giving ceremony: Sunday 17:00 - division 18-43 Price giving ceremony: Sunday 20:30 - division 1-17 Amazing party afterwards Heineken Roeivierkamp 2015 | Coxswains information

Timetable Always check if up to date at Nereus or www.roeivierkamp.com Heineken Roeivierkamp 2015 | Coxswains information Timetable Always check if up to date at Nereus or www.roeivierkamp.com

Qualification rule Club eights: Women: 15 best start 5000m Heineken Roeivierkamp 2015 | Coxswains information

Shirt numbers and bow number Deposit €20 3x shirt number, 1x bow number Shirt number must be clearly visible Cox 1x, bow 2x Bow number must be attached to the bow of the boat First pickup Saturday morning Exchange numbers after every distance at the cabin in front of Nereus on: Sunday morning and afternoon Heineken Roeivierkamp 2015 | Coxswains information

Weighing coxswains Only on Saturday! Only coxswains in division 1 to 17 have to weigh in Coxswains in divisions 18 to 43 do not have to weigh in 2 to 1 hour before start of block Gym inside Nereus Wear racing clothes! No mountain shoes or heavy jackets Heineken Roeivierkamp 2015 | Coxswains information

Weighing lightweights Only on Saturday! 3 to 2 hours before start of block Gym inside Nereus Attention: LDEj4*, LD1eDiv4* & and LD2eDiv4* 12:00 tot 13:00 In order of draw: 14:00 Freshmen 14:15 2nd division 14:30 1st division Heineken Roeivierkamp 2015 | Coxswains information

Starting procedures 2500m followed by 250m 5000m, 750m Heineken Roeivierkamp 2015 | Coxswains information 2500m followed by 250m 5000m, 750m

Please note! Between starting-times, priority will be given to those boats that have to change crews at the dock, and crews launching to go to the start. Other crews are asked to stay on the water as much as possible until all crews going to the start are launched. It’s not allowed to train during the weekend on the race course. Heineken Roeivierkamp 2015 | Coxswains information

2500m Listen to officials (really!) Heineken Roeivierkamp 2015 | Coxswains information 2500m Listen to officials (really!)

2500m No later than 5 minutes before start behind Rozenoordbridge 10 minutes before start in designated zone (see cabin before race) High numbers start first ‘Flying-start’ Starting difference 20 seconds Min. 15s, max. 25s, penalty points Finishing on starboard side of scoreboard is allowed Heineken Roeivierkamp 2015 | Coxswains information

Pre-start & Start The startingprocedure is as follows: crews row light paddle up to the starting area and accelerate from there to meet their racing speed. The starting line will be passed at racing speed. Crews start after each other. The starting area is marked with the sign ‘VOORSTART’ which literally translates to ‘pre-start’. Crews should accelerate from this sign. Heineken Roeivierkamp 2015 | Coxswains information

250m with pair route Listen to officials (really!) Heineken Roeivierkamp 2015 | Coxswains information 250m with pair route Listen to officials (really!)

250m Directly after 2500m Start in pairs Uneven numbers start in Nereus lane (starboard) Side-by-side & hold at alignment point Side-by-side light paddle to pre-start, aligned other crew over pre-start, build up on signal official Pre-start is 50m in front of start Heineken Roeivierkamp 2015 | Coxswains information

5000m Listen to officials (really!) Heineken Roeivierkamp 2015 | Coxswains information 5000m Listen to officials (really!)

5000m Remember to exchange shirt numbers! No later than 15 minutes before start behind Rozenoordbridge Ready in designated zone timely before start (see cabin before race) High numbers start first ‘Flying-start’ Starting difference 20 seconds Min. 15s, max. 25s, penalty points Finishing on starboard side of scoreboard is allowed Row back lane up to Sköll / Willem III Heineken Roeivierkamp 2015 | Coxswains information

750m with pair route Listen to officials (really!) Heineken Roeivierkamp 2015 | Coxswains information 750m with pair route Listen to officials (really!)

750m Remember to exchange shirt numbers! Gather in zones, see cabin Sunday morning Start in pairs Uneven numbers start in Nereus lane (starboard) Side-by-side & hold at alignment point Side-by-side light paddle to pre-start, aligned over pre-start, build up on signal official Pre-start is 50m in front of start Heineken Roeivierkamp 2015 | Coxswains information

Bridges Rozenoordbrug, Utrechtsebrug, Berlagebrug Heineken Roeivierkamp 2015 | Coxswains information Rozenoordbrug, Utrechtsebrug, Berlagebrug (if confused, “bridge” translates to “brug” in Dutch)

Heineken Roeivierkamp 2015 | Coxswains information Utrechtsebrug

Heineken Roeivierkamp 2015 | Coxswains information Berlagebrug Avoid this please https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gXA9cmvOLkY

Rozenoordbrug (5000m only) Heineken Roeivierkamp 2015 | Coxswains information Rozenoordbrug (5000m only) 2500m always has right bridgehead

Overtaking Heineken Roeivierkamp 2015 | Coxswains information

Overtaking Safety and sportsmanship above all Overtaking crew is allowed to choose ideal course Overtaken crew should not hinder overtaking crew Don’t abuse your right Anticipate: choose bridge opening in time Heineken Roeivierkamp 2015 | Coxswains information

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Protests Raise hand while passing finish Report to racing official directly after finish 2500m / 5000m: boat near finish Sprint: dock opposite Nereus Sprint: re-row possible After race: written explanation at information desk inside Nereus Heineken Roeivierkamp 2015 | Coxswains information