The following are the precedents used for allocating priorities in equipment use. This was summarized by the Equipment Committee in May, 1995.
Regattas take precedence over classes.
The order of regatta priority is National, Regional and local. Regatta organizers and the Department Staff MUST take care to keep the classes informed of the regatta schedules and to minimize interference with classes by the timing and quantity of equipment used. For example, take only as many sculls or oars as needed and not everyone's favorite ones. The Junior Crew has priority during the spring season until the Junior Nationals are finished. This includes equipment for the Opening Day Regatta.