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Age handicaps: Age handicaps published in the USRowing 2006 edition of the Rules of Rowing will be applied in races that combine age categories. Single-age category races will not be handicapped.  Handicaps will be applied at the finish line.

Definitions: A master is a competitor who has attained or will attain the age of 27 during 2006. A = 27-35; B = 36-42; C = 43-49; D = 50-54; E = 55-59; F = 60-64; G = 65-69; H = 70 and over. Average age of the crew determines eligibility. The age category of a masters crew shall be determined by the average age of the crew, rounded down to the highest contained integer. Time handicaps will be applied in any masters event that combines two or more categories. A competitor's age is determined as of December 31, 2006.

Any line-up changes on race day must be reported to Regatta Headquarters at least two hours prior to race time in order to compute the age handicap.   You will need to fill out a change card.  Line-up changes prior to race day may be done online through Regatta Central.

AA Rowers: An AA category rower is a rower between the ages of 21-26.  This age category is not considered to be a masters category, but because some people of this age may wish to participate, we will accept AA entries.  AA rowers may only compete against other AA rowers.  AA rowers cannot be in boats in the other age categories.  If we get two or more AA entries in an event, we will run an AA heat with a stein awarded.  If only one AA entry comes in for an event, we will try to put that boat into an A race, but it will be counted as a separate event and there will not be an award for the AA boat.

Coxswains:  Can be any age or sex. But yes, they must be registered entrants.
Mixed crews: Mixed crews shall be composed of an equal number of men and women.
Corporate Mixed 8 event: All rowers, excluding coxswain, must be employed by the company under whom they are rowing. However, composite boats are allowed.

Recreational Singles: Class 1 boats are 19 ft. 0 in. maximum length, 40 lbs. minimum weight. Example: Alden Ocean Shell. Class 2 boats are 22 ft. 0 in. maximum length, 38 lbs. minimum weight. Examples: Maas Aero, Martin Trainer, Alden Star. Class 3 boats are 25 ft. 2 in. maximum length, 38 lbs. minimum weight. Examples: Maas 24, Vespoli Comp. A single shell that is longer than 25 ft. 2 in. or that weighs less than 38 lbs. is not considered recreational. Length is measured bow to stern, along the deck, excluding the bow ball, if fitted. Weight is
 measured on a dry, fully rigged boat, excluding electronics, safety and personal gear.

Weigh-ins: Lightweight men shall weigh no more than 160 lbs. Lightweight women shall weigh no more than 130 lbs. 
Weigh-ins will be held starting at 7:00 am the morning of the Regatta and continue all day. Competitors can weigh-in at either the Canoe Club parking lot or the Fairmount boathouse.