Saturday

7 June 2008

Saul Junction

Gloucester - Sharpness Canal

Cotswold Tyndale

Dursley

Nailsworth

Severn Vale

Stonehouse

Stroud

CONDITIONS OF ENTRY

Organisers

1.       The Organisers of the Regatta are the Rotary Clubs of Cotswold Tyndale, Dursley, Nailsworth, Severn Vale, Stonehouse and Stroud.  In these Conditions and all other Regatta documents the term includes the Officers and Members of the Clubs, and their appointed agents.

Acceptance of Conditions

2.       No entry will be accepted unless all members of the crew confirm that they agree to accept the Conditions of Entry; such acceptance will also be required by any additional or substitute crew members, and by any persons assisting crews with their preparations.
 

 Liability

3.       The Organisers, their members and agents accept no liability for any loss or damage howsoever caused.  Factors such as weather and water levels could cause the event to be cancelled with little notice; the Organisers accept no liability for consequential loss, but will endeavour to return as much as possible of entry fees after expenses have been paid.
 

 Crews

4.           A crew must comprise at least four persons, and may not exceed 10. 

5.           Crew members must be at least 14 years of age, all under-18s must obtain the countersignature of their parent or guardian on the entry form.   A team of all under-18s must have an adult manager/coach with them at all times.

6.           Crews borrowing Rotary provided rafts must have four members. 

7.           A Captain must be nominated for each crew, who will be responsible for ensuring that crew members obey the rules of the Regatta and behave responsibly at all times. The nominated Captain may if necessary be substituted by another suitable person.

8.           All crew members must wear a lifejacket or buoyancy aid, and should be able to swim.  It is the responsibility of each crew to dress appropriately for the event. 

Vehicle Access
 

9.           Only raft carrying/towing vehicles and vehicles driven by disabled persons will be allowed into the Regatta site at Sandfield Bridge and should approach via Frampton Bridge and Saul Village.  All other vehicles must be left in the main car parking area which is clearly signposted. 

10.      Camping or overnight parking is not allowed in any part of the event area or car park.

Rafts

11.      All self built rafts will be inspected by the Regatta Scrutineers, whose decisions on admissibility will be final.

12.      Self built rafts may be of any design, but may not exceed 8.5 metres in length or 2.4 metres in width; entrants will need to carry their raft from the assembly/scrutineering area to launching (up to 50m).

13.      The following materials must  not be used in the construction of any raft:

·        polystyrene or other expanded foams:

·        containers previously used for any toxic or otherwise dangerous materials (if in doubt, enquire immediately of the organising group.

14.      Each raft may have a support team to assist in launching and recovery.
 

Instructions to Crews

15.      All crews and support teams must obey the instructions of the Organisers, SARA, Rescue Services or the Police.  Failure to co-operate will result in disqualification.

Afterwards