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ARRIVAL INFORMATION:

Trailers may arrive at Regatta Point State Park on FRIDAY, May 3rd at 12:00 pm.  Access the trailer entrance via NORTH ROAD, which runs east along the north edge of the UMASS Medical Complex.  North Road is accessed via Plantation Street.  See driving directions below and UMass Map attached.  A Police Officer will be stationed at the east end of North Road to direct you into the park.  Once in the park, staff will direct you accordingly.

Trailers MUST NOT park outside of Regatta Point prior to opening. Early arrival trailers may park temporarily at the Donahue Rowing Center prior.  A driver should stay in attendance of the truck and trailer at all times.

If you detach your trailer from your truck, it is imperative that you utilize a block of wood under your trailer crank.  The pavement at Regatta Point may experience damage if you do not place a wooden block beneath your trailer crank.

DRIVING DIRECTIONS:

From 290 east take exit 21. At end of ramp turn right onto Plantation St.  Drive approximately ¾ of a mile and turn left on North Rd. At the end of North Rd. wait to be directed across Lake Avenue into the Park.

From 290 West take exit 22. Bear right at end of Ramp onto Main St. Proceed to second set of lights and turn left onto Plantation St.  Drive approximately 1 mile and turn left on North Rd. at the end of North Rd. wait to be directed across Lake Avenue into the Park.

PRACTICE DAY PARKING: Vehicle entry will not be allowed in Regatta Point Park with the exception of tow vehicles. TEAM BUSES AND VANS will be permitted to park north (direction of start line) of the trailer entrance gate.  Parents may drop off tent items outside of Regatta Point but must not leave vehicles unattended.  Parents should coordinate with members of your team to have your team assist in carrying items into the park.  

RACE DAY PARKING: Vehicle entry will not be allowed in Regatta Point
with the exception of tow vehicles. Tow vehicles must enter between 6:00 am and 7:30am and will remain in the lot until the conclusion of racing. There are no in and out privileges. There is no
parking south of Regatta Point. “No Parking” signs will be posted and failure to adhere to parking regulations will result in towing, ticketing, and possible action by the Regatta. Drop-off will be allowed north of the main gate. All buses will be required to park in a Bus Parking Lot adjacent to the UMass parking garage. All team vans and spectators are asked to utilize the UMass parking garage and take advantage of a FREE REGATTA SHUTTLE servicing these parking garages. PLEASE: Study the attached VENUE PARKING MAP and forward it to anybody associated with your team.

Artificial noisemakers of any kind (horns, whistles, cow bells, etc.) are prohibited by the NCAA and not permitted at any QRA sponsored regattas.

PRACTICE:

Friday, May 3rd Course Open: 1:00 PM  Course Closes: 6:00 PM

(Docks close to launching at 5:00 PM.)

Gates Locked at 7:00PM

PRACTICE TRAFFIC PATTERN: http://www.qra.org/pdf/PracticeTraffic.pdf

RACE DAY: Walk in gate opens at 6:00 am.

SATURDAY: http://www.qra.org/pdf/RacingTraffic.pdf
 

TENTS:

Team tent set-up is NOT allowed prior to park opening.  Your trailer will not be allowed access to Regatta Point if your tent is set up prior to this time.  Upon arrival Regatta Volunteers will direct you to designated Team Tent areas.  Team tents are not permitted on the north beach below the wall.

BREAK DOWN:

THE PARK NEEDS TO BE COMPLETELY VACATED BY 6:45 PM TO ALLOW SET UP FOR SUNDAY’S WOMEN’S SPRINTS.  It is imperative that all teams clean up after themselves.  Dumpsters will be provided and all garbage must be disposed of at these dumpsters.  Teams renting a QRA Team Tent must fold all chairs and tables and return them all to their initial location.   Please leave the venue as you found it.