Crews leaving the start area after arrival, unless under direction of an official, will be assessed a false start. Crews failing to report to the Start Marshal will not be called to the start. Marshalling All crews are under the control of the Start Marshal once they leave the dock and are to report directly and promptly to the Start Marshal once leaving the dock. The Start Marshal will ask crews to line up in order of lanes. Crews will be asked to assist in holding their own position by pointing into the wind and touching lightly to maintain their position.
Crews are to wait until asked to proceed by the Start Marshal before going to their starting gate.
Starting There will be no polling of lanes. Lanes Each crew is responsible for maintaining a straight course from start to finish. Crews are also responsible for avoiding a collision. Officials provide steering instructions to a boat only in the interests of safety and collision-avoidance. They are NOT responsible for informing all crews of course problems.