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Racing Map (PDF)

MRC Launch and Return Traffic Pattern at MRC (PDF)

Race Course, Warm-up and Landing

The race is rowed upstream and has several bridges, channel markers and other obstacles to be aware of.  It is a beautiful course beginning at Minneapolis Rowing Club and ending approximately 3 miles upstream.  Please visit the RULES & ELIGIBILITY pane for further information.

Practice on the Race Course

The RACE COURSE will be open for practice starting Friday, September 30, 2022 at NOON. There will be no regatta safety launches or officials on the water for practice rows.  Row at your own risk.

Staging Area

Trailer and shells can be parked at River Flats Park next to the University of Minnesota’s Boat House. See DIRECTIONS & PARKING pane for more information. Security will be provided beginning at 7:00 PM on Friday.  There is no parking of trailers at Minneapolis Rowing Club.

Event Day Parking / Team Tents

THERE IS NO PARKING or DRIVING ON THE LAWN - The grassy area of the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board East River Flats Park north of the UMN Boathouse.  This will be enforced throughout the regatta.

Arrange for teams to be present to move team tents from parking lot or drop off area. Park personal vehicles in the one of several pay lots in the area. Street parking is available above the River Flats Park (look for stairs to come back down).  All meters are enforced so pay attention.

One pulling vehicle per team is allowed in the trailer area only.  This area will be monitored for compliance.

Coaches, Coxswains, and Bow Persons Meeting

There will be an “in person” meeting of Coxswains, Bow Persons, and Coaches at 7:15 AM on the apron in front of Boat House.  Please observe social distance and respect those wearing mask during the short meeting.  Please read course information provided so questions can remain at a minimum.

Docks

The number of people on the launch and recovery docks at any given time will be limited to no more than necessary to ensure safe launching and landing. Members of the Control Commission will manage the adherence to this rule. Everyone must comply with their instructions.

Portable Toilets and Bathrooms

Portable toilets will be available.  Hand sanitizer will be positioned adjacent to toilets and must be used prior to and following toilet use.  Boathouse bathroom is for umpires and regatta staff only.

Food Service

There will be no food concession stand or service.