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REGATTA UPDATE #01 (October 3 12:00 PM)

Welcome all Competitors, Coaches, and Fans. We are excited to have you join us for the 44th Head of the Mississippi!  A few items:

• We will have Free skin Screening by Market Street Dermatology available on site as part of our raising awareness to the dangers of sun damage and melanoma.
• Coaches meeting is at 7:15 AM.
• Our Goal as always is to have a great, fair and SAFE regatta, which means we will be watching the weather and many other variables.

The good news is we will have calm current on the river with warm weather predicted (high 80s) for Saturday with very slight chance of rain.

The bad news is the high wind predicted for Saturday, about 15 to 25 MPH coming from the South. We are hoping the prediction changes some - as they always do; however, be aware that wind from the South often can kick up our river.

We will plan to start the day as posted and keep an eye on the river, and listen what officials and competitors are telling us throughout the day.

This means we may need to cancel some events, shorten the race course, or change the schedule a bit as the day goes on to accommodate the wind for small boats vs big boats. All maybe!

So, the word is to be prepared - AND if this is too much "maybe" then it is fully your decision as to what you want to do.

Thank you.

HOTM Committee

REGATTA NEWS

Minneapolis Rowing Club is pleased to welcome clubs and participants to the 44th Head of the Mississippi Regatta.

Meters For Melanoma

We are very excited to announce a continued partnership with METERS FOR MELANOMA.  Melanoma is one of the deadliest cancers there is.  Someone dies every hour from the disease.  Sun-baked on-water rowers are especially at risk for the cutaneous forms of melanoma. There will be free screening available for rowers at the Regatta provided by METERS FOR MELANOMA.

METERS FOR MELANOMA was created to support the Midwest Melanoma Partnership’s work to support research to find a cure. Clubs and individuals are also encouraged to support METERS FOR MELANOMA with tax-free donations.

Other Major Events Nearby

There is a scheduled football game at the Huntington Bank Stadium, University of Minnesota vs. University of Southern California, on Saturday, October 5, the day of the regatta.  Please plan accordingly as traffic and parking may be tight.

The Twin Cities Marathon is on the following day, Sunday, October 6.  The University of Minnesota Homecoming is scheduled in late October.

Drones

State laws and local ordinances does not allow operation of drones over the Mississippi River, the surrounding river banks and on U of M properties.  Any drones observed during the regatta, drone operators will be asked to ceased operation.  If drone operators cannot be found and the drone is interfering the regatta, the LOC will report illegal drone operation to the appropriate authorities.

REGATTA INFORMATION AND SCHEDULE

Registration and Entry Fees

The only way to register for the HOTM is through Regatta Central. Registration will be open on Tuesday, September 3, 2024 and will close on Tuesday, October 1, 2024, 11;59 PM Central.

Entry fees are by boat: $90 for an Eight, $60 for Quads and Fours, $45 for Doubles and Pairs, and $35 for Singles. Entry fees must be paid in order to pick up your race packet/bow numbers on the day of the regatta. Entry fees are not refundable.

There will be NO ONLINE LATE ENTRIES after Tuesday, October 1, 2024.

Entries on Day of Regatta

Any new entries after close of registration will need to be made through the Clerk of Course at the Control Commission on the day of the regatta.  Day of Regatta Entry From will be available at the Control Commission.

Day of Regatta entries fees are as follow: $125 for Eights, $85 for Quads and Fours, $60 for Doubles and Pairs, and $45 for Singles. Day of Regatta Entries must be in cash or check, payable to "Minneapolis Rowing Club". No credit/debit card.

Scratches and Changes on Day of Regatta

Changes may be made online at Regatta Central until Tuesday, October 1, 2024, 11:59 PM Central. After this time, crew-lineup changes and scratches must be made through the Clerk of Course at the Control commission at least one hour ahead of the scheduled race time on the day of the regatta.  Forms will be available at the Control Commission.

No shows at the start line are subject to a $25 scratch fee (i.e., you scratch an entry and don’t let us know ahead of time).  Scratch fee must be in cash or check, payable to "Minneapolis Rowing Club". No credit/debit card.

Schedule

Races begin at 8:45 AM.  Watch your time and allow at least 30 minutes to row to the starting area from River Flats Park. Please be aware of your time.  Boats late to the line will not be allowed to race unless directed to do so by the officials.

If you wish to add a boat or change ages in a boat, please do so at least one hour prior to scheduled race time.  If you wish to scratch a boat, please do so ASAP. Fees may apply.

An event list will be included in the registration packet. Please see Regatta Central for any updates.

Bow Numbers

Will be distributed with your registration packet.  Entry fees must be paid in order to pick up your race packet and bow numbers on the day of the regatta. After finishing your race, please return the bow numbers to the bucket at the dock.

Results

Results will be posted at a place TBA.  Please observe social distance and respect those wearing masks when reviewing results with others around you.  Review and exit area once you get the information needed.

Results will also be available online through Regatta Central and Regatta Master Mobile. A QR code will be posted at the control commission and in the regatta packet.