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Over the weekend Rowing ACT ran the Independent Schools Rowing Association Regatta with spectators based at Weston Park, rather than the traditional Lady Denman Drive finish area. The very successful regatta indisputably demonstrated why Weston Park is superior for spectators over the weekend. The shelter from wind at Weston Park provided balmy T-shirt wearing conditions for spectators, while officials at the finish wore snow apparel to minimise the wind chill. Shelter from the sun under the trees for both competitors and spectators is also an advantage of Weston Park, with competitors less likely to come away sunburned.
Significant other advantages of the Weston Park site were also clearly demonstrated compared to past big ISRA regattas. The site was big enough to accommodate spectators, competitors, boat trailers and boats, and that there was separation of these groups, such that accidents were less likely than at the much smaller Lady Denman Drive. Parking at Weston Park was conveniently close, plentiful and not breaking ACT laws. There were no issues regarding boats and rowers clogging up bike paths, or confrontations with cyclists annoyed with rowers and spectators on the path.
Spectators also avoided the potential biggest catastrophe regarding the Lady Denman site on Sunday morning, when road access was closed for a Pedal Power event. ISRA were doubtless relieved that they did not have to somehow manage this major conflict, which would have doubtless soured the perceptions of inter-state visitors. The Association understands that there was only four days notification of closure of Lady Denman Drive. It is not at all clear to Rowing ACT how spectators would have been able to access the finish area during this road closure.
Rowing ACT is of the opinion that its future spectator base for regattas will be in Weston Park. It provides better facilities, viewing of races and ambience than the Lady Denman Drive site.
I thank James Hammond, our BROS and all our volunteers for their excellent effort.

Information Bulletin
Download the “Bulletin”:file_download/374 for the ISRA regatta on Saturday, 2nd and Sunday, 3rd March taking place in Yaramundi Reach, Lake Burley Griffin.

Progressively Updated Draw
Download the progressively updated “Draw”:file_download/375 for the ISRA regatta on Saturday, 2nd and Sunday, 3rd March as results become available.

Progressively Updated Results
Download the progressively updated “Results”:file_download/378 for the ISRA regatta on Saturday, 2nd and Sunday, 3rd March as results become available.

Results
Results for the ISRA Regatta will be posted throughout Saturday, 2nd and Sunday, 3rd March on a race by race basis. View the results here . Photographs of boats crossing the finish line may also be available for each race.

Withdrawals and Substitutions
To SCRATCH an entry, please txt: ‘SCRATCH: Club, Race #, Lane #, Stroke’s surname, and your name’ to 0450 769 464.

For SUBSTITUTIONS please txt: ‘SUB: Club, Race #, Lane #, Name out, Name in, and your name’ to 0450 769 464.

Road Closure
Lady Denman Drive will be closed on Sunday 3rd March between 8am and 10am as a part of the Big Canberra Bike Ride. Access to the Finish Line Car Park will not be available when Lady Denman Drive is closed.

View other road closures here .

View the ISRA Bulletin

View the 2013 AMRC Website

Just under 10 weeks to go and the 2013 event is shaping up to be one of the highlights of Canberra’s Centenary year. Bulletin 2 for the event is being finalised and will be published to coincide with entries opening, however there are a few things we thought it best to let you know now, given enquiries are starting to roll in.

New Entry System for 2013 Masters

Rowing Australia (RA) has confirmed that Regatta Central (RC) will be used for the 2013 Masters event. More Information on submitting entries is available here .

Seat Fees

As previously advised the Seat Fee for each event entered is $45, no charge for coxswains. This seat fee is inclusive of a Regatta Central administration charge of 8% on each seat entry. The decision to include the charge as part of the seat fee is a decision that has been made for the 2013 Masters only. Rowing Australia acknowledges that given competitors had already been advised the seat fee prior to the finalisation of the Regatta Central administration charge, then it would not be appropriate to increase the fee further. The Organising Committee is greatly appreciative of this outcome.

Entry dates and deadlines

Entries for the regatta will be open from 9:00am on Wednesday 27 February and will close at 1:59pm AEST on Monday 1st April.

Premium Club Tent Sites Available

A limited number of premium club tents located on the lakes edge with excellent viewing of the race course will be available for hire at a rate of $500 each. These 6m x 3m tents will be allocated on a first come first served basis with payment required in full to secure a tent booking. Please contact: Deb Styman: gdth.styman@netspeed.com.au.

Volunteers Needed!

We are still looking for a number of volunteers to assist us during the championships. For more details, please contact Lyndell Wilson: lyndell.wilson@webone.com.au.
We are looking forward to welcoming you to Canberra on the shores of Lake Burley Griffin. Special prize for the 100th entrant, as part of Canberra’s Centenary Celebrations, so make sure you enter early!