1. Marshalling Points (15 minutes before start time) Green Group (Lower numbered small boats): 1. Arrive in area marked by green flags, approx 500m downstream of the start 2. Face towards the start/lock gates 3. Line up in reverse order (higher numbers closer to start) in location allocated by marshall 4. Maintain allocated position close to city bank to allow other boats room to pass Start/timing line “Start” Acceleration point “Wind Up / GO!” Lock Gates Arriving crews keep to centre of canal NO OVERTAKING! All crews must be in their allocated zone AND position 15 minutes before the start. Time penalties apply for latecomers, who may also be sent to the end of the orange zone and set off behind all other boats. EIGHTS - Orange Group: 1.Arrive in area marked by orange flags – approx 600m from lock gates 2. Spin as directed by marshalls 3.Line up in order – higher numbers closer to lock gates 4. Maintain allocated position close to city bank to allow other boats room to pass Red Group (Higher numbered small boats) 1. Arrive in area marked by red flags, just before last bend on canal 2. Face towards the start/lock gates 3. Line up in reverse order (higher numbers closer to start) in location allocated by marshall 4. Maintain allocated position close to boathouse bank to allow other boats room to pass 600m150m

2. 10 minutes before start time Red Group: 1. Move through to lock gates as a block as directed by marshalls Orange Group: 1. Maintain position Start/timing lineAcceleration point Lock Gates Green Group: 1. Follow red group

3. Period between 5 minutes before and start time Red Group: 1. Move through to lock gates as a block as directed by marshalls Orange Group: 1. Maintain position Start/timing lineAcceleration point Lock Gates Green Group: 1. Follow red group - move through acceleration point as a block as directed by marshalls

4. Start Time Red Group: 1. Maintain position Orange Group: 1. Pull out and start in order Start/timing lineAcceleration point Lock Gates Green Group: 1. Maintain position

5. 5 to 10 Minutes After Start Time Red Group: 1. Turn when instructed by marhsalls Start/timing lineAcceleration point Lock Gates Green Group: 1. Turn when instructed by marshalls

6. 10 to 15 Minutes After Start Time Start/timing lineAcceleration point Lock Gates