Head of the Mississippi

General info;

5 Km Head race. Starts under the Lake St. Bridge rowing upstream to finish

. Main regatta / trailer set up is at U of MN Boathouse.

Date and Location

Oct 5

Mississippi River

550 East River Parkway

East River Flats Park

U of MN boathouse

Minneapolis, MN

Details:

Head of the Mississippi Schedule:

All rowers are expected to assist in regatta prep/trailer load, rigging on site, and return trailer unloading.

Thurs Oct 3rd: 5:30 pm- derigging

Friday Oct 4th
6 am: Trailer Loading at Birch's--All participating rowers

4 pm: Trailer unloading & boat rigging at U of MN boathouse.

Saturday Oct 5th:
6:45 am: Team arrival for unloading and rigging
7 :15 : am: Coach/ Cox/ Bow Meeting
8:45 am: Regatta First race
4:15 pm Last race
Post Race: De-rigging and loading of boats--All participating rowers. Everyone is expected to stay for the full regatta, including cleanup and loading. Once trailer is fully loaded, rowers will be dismissed.

Sunday Oct 6
9:00 am: Unloading and rigging boats at Birch's--

COURSE: see map below

PARKING:

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.

VOLUNTEERS

LLRC Volunteer Signup Links: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F054EA5AA2AA2F49-51369902-head

The Mpls Rowing Club is looking for safety launch drivers. Shifts are 6:30am-12noon, and 12noon to 5pm.

To volunteer for this please email Jill Copper :
coop1957@aol.com

Regatta Website- more info

https://www.regattacentral.com/regatta/?job_id=9041

ALSO

https://mrc.clubexpress.com/content.aspx?page_id=22&club_id=150333&module_id=233899

HoTM LINEUPS/ Schedule

TBA

Key: X = mixed

J=junior

S= Masters

M=men

W=women

General details:

The blue LLRC team tent will be set up near the main parking lot. Rowers should find it when they arrive and drop their gear there then assist w trailer unload and rigging.
Lunch/ Snacks /Water will be provided for rowers. If you have any special dietary needs, please bring your own food and snacks.
Bring a reusable water bottle (filled) , we will have large jugs so you can refill your water bottle.
There are a limited number of chairs for rowers, so feel free to bring your own. The tent is where rowers can relax and recharge between races.
ALL rowers are expected to help move boats and oars for their teammates throughout the day, as well as cheer teammates on in their races. Be aware of when your races are (coaches will have the schedule that morning) so that you can prepare, fuel and help your teammates and coaches. .
Parents: bring your own chair, a pair of binoculars and dress for various weather conditions! Bring your LLRC Cowbells!
Please read the "Regatta Survival Guide" if you're new to rowing:

LINEUPS

Will be sent out prior to regatta

COST: $65

Signup on your BHC account.

Once the deadline passes, we can not accept any late entries to the regatta. Payment will be posted to your account on the deadeline date. Once the deadline date arrives, we are not able to offer refunds if you can not attend the regatta, for any reason,