Inverness Fours and Small Boats Heads 2006

11th and 12th November 2006 - Essential Information for Competitors

Firstly can we encourage competitors to arrive early, register early (don't all leave it to the last minute) we can't cope with many crews registering two minutes before they want to boat ! , and, especially Novice Crews, boat early - Remember there will be time penalties for those crews late to the start.

Trailer and Car Parking

Buses must use the Sports Centre car park, which is clearly signposted.. All cars not carrying smallboats must be parked at the Rugby Club car park, turn left before crossing the canal. Those cars carrying smallboats must park beyond the IRC Boathouse.

Trailers should be located as follows -

On the towpath to the North of Tomnahurich Swing Bridge (turn right after going over the bridge)
- Dundee UBC
- George Heriots School
- Heriot Watt UBC
Close to the Jacobite Cruises Office
- Aberdeen UBC
- Aberdeen BC
- Strathclyde UBC
- RGUBC
Two parking spaces must also be left on the immediate south side of the Jacobite Cruises office for the use of their staff
Close to IRC Boathouse (beside toe path before reaching boathouse)
- Glasgow RC
- Clydesdale ARC
- Clyde ARC
Beyond IRC Boathouse (beside tow path at turning space before locked gate)
- St. Andrew BC
- Edinburgh UBC
- LLRC, SPRC, CSRC/NARC (Sunday only)
- and all car topped small boats

Registration

Race entry monies, bow numbers and back numbers will be dealt with at registration (the marquee/horsebox beside the boathouse). Should Clubs wish to scratch crews, alter crew composition or make other permitted changes, then these will be dealt with at Regatta Control which will be at the marquee beside the boathouse. PLEASE CARRY OUT THESE TASKS AS SOON AS YOU CAN AFTER ARRIVAL. PLEASE HAVE THE CORRECT ENTRY MONEY IF AT ALL POSSIBLE (IF PAYING ON THE DAY) – THIS WILL HELP SPEED THINGS UP FOR ALL

Boating

Penalties will be applied for crews late to the start, please have respect for your fellow competitors and arrive at the start in time. It can take up to 45 minutes to row to the start.
First Division - Novice Crews must begin boating at 10:30(Saturday), 9.45(Sunday) Junior Crews at 10:50(Saturday), 9.55(Sunday) and Senior Crews at 11:00(Saturday), 10.05(Sunday).
Second Division - Novice Crews must begin boating at 1:15(Saturday), 12.15(Sunday) Junior Crews at 1:35(Saturday), 12.25(Sunday) and Senior Crews at 1:45(Saturday), 12.35(Sunday).

Remember to take sufficient warm and weatherproof clothing with you.

Wishing you all a successful weekend (with no time penalties )
Roy R Sinclair (Vice President--Inverness Rowing Club) November 2006

HOME