Race Instructions

PREPARATION

If you have not already viewed the Guidance Notes, you must do so now at http://www.greatriverrace.co.uk/text_files/Guidance%20Notes%202011.pdf You then should draw them to the attention of every crew member, printing off copies if necessary.

You must know your four digit entry number – OURS IS Team Jersey GRR E 3169

flying a flag with minimum dimensions 3ft x 2ft

FRIDAY 16 SEPTEMBER

We are on the clipper departing 21:10. Check in is 1 hour before.
We have only managed to secure one cabin.
So we have 4 bunks and 3 reclining chairs booked.


SATURDAY 17TH SEPTEMBER

BOAT ARRANGEMENTS

You will not be allowed to Race without first registering your boat and attending Scrutineering. On Saturday, a maximum of two crew members must come to the Registration and Scrutineering desks at Millwall between 10.20 and 12.20.

You will be given a Race number and clamp which must be attached firmly to the bow of your boat

After registering your crew, you must collect your GPS tracker. The team at this desk will have full instructions on this.

RACE ARRANGEMENTS

If you plan to launch from Millwall Slipway, you can launch, as directed, by trailer down the trackway at all states of the tide or unassisted from the slipway as the tide comes in.


CAMPING ARRANGEMENTS

The campsite is located at Thames Young Mariners, Riverside Drive,Ham, TW10 7RX. Please note that cars are NOT allowed on site, campervans and motorhomes by prior arrangement only.

If you have booked campsite tickets for Friday evening, please Pre-Register your boat. This will take place on Friday evening and will save you time on Saturday.

We have pre-registered at the campsite (Team Jersey GRR E 3169) you may go straight to the Pre-Registered desk.


SUNDAY 18TH SEPTEMBER

Returning is from Poole on Sunday 18th at 1440, arriving Jersey at 18:10