What time do I need to be there?
The answer depends. If you’re a coxswain or a lightweight, the answer is “very early,” usually around 7:00 a.m. Coxswains are required to weigh in and then meet with the referees to review regatta procedures, and lightweights also have to weigh in.

The coaches will tell you, week to week, when you have to be there. The race schedule is announced either Thursday night or early Friday, so we’ll have a good estimate for each race starting time.

It is absolutely critical that you BE ON TIME and dressed in your uniform. One late person jeopardizes the entire boat!

Bring your tech shirt and a jacket. Regatta rules state that everyone in the boat must be dressed identically, with exceptions made for religious coverings, so one person without a tech shirt on cold days means everyone in the boat is cold!

How long do regattas last?
The first races generally start at 9:00 a.m. If you’ve ever been to a swim meet, regattas are similar. There are six racing lanes, so each “heat” can contain up to six boats. If there are more than six boats in a category, there will be more than one heat.

Regattas usually last into the afternoon; the larger regattas can last into late afternoon. Novices do not row in the first regatta of the season, the Polar Bear, so it can go pretty quickly. The last regatta of the season, the State Championship regatta, is a whopper because so many teams attend.

Where does my parent drop me off?
On regatta days, parents can drop you off and pick you back up again at the Lot D pickup/dropoff point.

 What should I think about bringing?

• Sunscreen
• Blanket or sleeping bag for the early regattas when the boat house is cold (optional)
• Water bottle
• Tech shirt
• Jacket

What's the "food tent" all about?
On regatta days, the Booster Club sets up the Langley canopy near the boathouse, where they provide snacks and drinks for the rowers.

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