OS.Members -Fw: 2009 NOVICE REGATTA--lane draws
Beth Anderson
beth_a@att.net
Fri, 27 Feb 2009 11:07:56 -0800 (PST)
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=0A=0AIf the weather gets nasty, we will have an alternate race plan that f=
ocuses on the eights, and maybe some fours. =A0Sorry, if the wind picks up,=
the lower priority boats get dropped first. =A0And it won't be a democrati=
c vote like last year--the top boats will race first. =A0You have to trust =
me--I know our lake very well.=A0=0A=0A=0A--in the heats (8A's and 4A's), t=
he top 3 finishing boats return IMMEDIATELY to the starting line for the GR=
AND FINAL.=0A--all events have medals, even the multiple straight finals.=
=0A--make sure your rowers know how to scull their bows.=0A--rudders straig=
ht on the starting line!! =A0So important!! =A0So many collisions over the =
years!!=0A--the gun club will be shooting--prepare your novices. =A0Don't w=
orry--it's only buckshot. =A0But don't get too close...=0A--be ready for MO=
VING starts, if needed.=0A--we WON'T be polling crews. =A0Be ready for quic=
k starts.=0A=0ATRAILER PARKING:=0A=0A--all trailers MUST be at Lake Merced =
by 6:15 am for proper parking. =A0After that, good luck trying to get in an=
d finding a spot for your boats. =A0Seriously.=0A=0ALAUNCHING / DOCKING:=0A=
=0A--race course side of dock is for launching, boathouse side is for landi=
ng. =A0PLEASE OBEY THE DOCKMASTER.=0A=0ABUS PARKING:=0A=0ABuses MUST unload=
outside the park, along the curb pull-outs, with all rowers walking in on =
the pedestrian pathway to the grassy areas. =A0Bus parking will be indicate=
d on available maps. =A0No buses inside the park--this is mandatory. =A0Bri=
ng tents if you have them for weather protection.=0A=0AT-SHIRTS:=0A=0AOffic=
ial regatta shirts are $15, first come, first serve. =A0Teams with reserved=
shirts may pick them up at the PRC REGATTA HEADQUARTERS tent.=0A=0APARKING=
FOR PARENTS:=0A=0AFollow the map directions given by our volunteers. =A0Al=
l parents must be prepared for a little walking.=0A=0AHOT FOOD:=0A=0AThere =
is a new and very nice golf course cafe / restaurant inside Harding Park, a=
very short 10-minute walk from the finish line. =A0Great food, great views=
, warm and cozy, tons of golf stuff for all!=0A=0AMEDAL PICK-UP:=0A=0AResul=
ts will be posted via printed paper on a results board. =A0COACHES MUST SIG=
N FOR AND PICK-UP ALL MEDALS.=0A=0AWEATHER UPDATE:=0A=0A30% chance of rain.=
=A0As long as the winds aren't NW like last year, we should make it.=A0
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<DIV>If the weather gets nasty, we will have an alternate race plan that focuses on the eights, and maybe some fours. Sorry, if the wind picks up, the lower priority boats get dropped first. And it won't be a democratic vote like last year--the top boats will race first. You have to trust me--I know our lake very well. </DIV>
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<DIV><B><I><FONT class=Apple-style-span color=#ff0000>--in the heats (8A's and 4A's), the top 3 finishing boats return IMMEDIATELY to the starting line for the GRAND FINAL.</FONT></I></B></DIV>
<DIV>--all events have medals, even the multiple straight finals.</DIV>
<DIV>--make sure your rowers know how to scull their bows.</DIV>
<DIV>--rudders straight on the starting line!! So important!! So many collisions over the years!!</DIV>
<DIV>--the gun club will be shooting--prepare your novices. Don't worry--it's only buckshot. But don't get too close...</DIV>
<DIV>--be ready for MOVING starts, if needed.</DIV>
<DIV>--we WON'T be polling crews. Be ready for quick starts.</DIV>
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<DIV><B>TRAILER PARKING:</B></DIV>
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<DIV>--all trailers MUST be at Lake Merced by 6:15 am for proper parking. After that, good luck trying to get in and finding a spot for your boats. Seriously.</DIV>
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<DIV><B>LAUNCHING / DOCKING:</B></DIV>
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<DIV>--race course side of dock is for launching, boathouse side is for landing. PLEASE OBEY THE DOCKMASTER.</DIV>
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<DIV><B>BUS PARKING:</B></DIV>
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<DIV>Buses MUST unload outside the park, along the curb pull-outs, with all rowers walking in on the pedestrian pathway to the grassy areas. Bus parking will be indicated on available maps. No buses inside the park--this is mandatory. Bring tents if you have them for weather protection.</DIV>
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<DIV><B>T-SHIRTS:</B></DIV>
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<DIV>Official regatta shirts are $15, first come, first serve. Teams with reserved shirts may pick them up at the PRC REGATTA HEADQUARTERS tent.</DIV>
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<DIV><B>PARKING FOR PARENTS:</B></DIV>
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<DIV>Follow the map directions given by our volunteers. All parents must be prepared for a little walking.</DIV>
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<DIV><B>HOT FOOD:</B></DIV>
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<DIV>There is a new and very nice golf course cafe / restaurant inside Harding Park, a very short 10-minute walk from the finish line. Great food, great views, warm and cozy, tons of golf stuff for all!</DIV>
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<DIV><B>MEDAL PICK-UP:</B></DIV>
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<DIV>Results will be posted via printed paper on a results board. COACHES MUST SIGN FOR AND PICK-UP ALL MEDALS.</DIV>
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<DIV><B>WEATHER UPDATE:</B></DIV>
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<DIV>30% chance of rain. As long as the winds aren't NW like last year, we should make it. </DIV>
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