Coxswains weighing less than the required amounts shall be assigned additional weight necessary to achieve the minimum weight. This weight should be carried in all appropriate events coxed by the individual as close to the torso as possible. Any crew that does not attend will be responsible for the information delivered at the meeting. Coaches, please make sure all of your athletes understand and follow the traffic pattern. Crews not following the traffic patterns may be assessed warnings and repeat offenders may be eliminated from the race.
Collisions have occurred in the past, so please be aware of the pattern before launching.
During all race days, no shell may launch without a bow ball and no shell may race without its appropriate lane number affixed to its bow. Bow markers will be provided. For a length of a least 1.64 ft. The inner surface within which the coxswain s body rests shall be smooth and free of any obstacles, devices, or other structures that would hinder quick exit. Where the feet of the competitor are held in place by footgear affixed to the structure of the boat, the design of such footgear shall provide for the quick release of the feet in case of emergency without the use of hands.