Saturday, July 23, 2011
Online Registration - Regonline
| 6:00 am |
Registration & Check In |
| 7:00 am |
Captains Meeting - All Participants |
| 7:45 am - 8:30 am |
Staggered Start by Boat Classs |
| 12:00 Noon |
Pavilion Beach Finish Line Facilities Open |
| 3:00 pm |
Award Ceremony & Festivities |
YOU MUST SIGN A WAIVER IN PERSON
Click to Download Release and Waiver of Liability
Registration & Check In:
Registration & checkin is from 6:00 am to 7:00 am at the Gloucester High School. Registration tables will be located in the cafeteria. Access is from behind the tennis courts.
Parking:
Vehicles should be parked on paved areas in front of and to the side of the building. Do not leave vehicles near ramp. Rest rooms are available in the building.
Rest Rooms:
Rest rooms are available in the Gloucester High School
Race numbers:
Should be taped to both sides of your bow. Call your number to the timers at the finish line when crossing at the Greasy Pole. Do not cross the finish line twice.
It is essential that race personnel know who is on the course. Therefore, each participant must confirm his or her presence with the start committee, the committee boat anchored off Straitsmouth Island, and the finish committee at the Greasy Pole. If you are not at Straitsmouth 3 hours after your start time, you will be expected to pull out of the race and notify the committee. Race officials need you to be able to complete the race in 6 hours. Chase boats and the finish committee will not be responsible for racers who do not comply. |
Anyone who retires from the race at any point between the registration table and the finish line should inform the Race Committee by calling 978-764-9407. Otherwise, people will be needlessly searching for a boat that isn’t on the course.
Launching:
LOGISTICS CAN DELAY YOU! Please allow plenty of time to park, register, attend the skipper’s meeting and launch. Smaller boats can use the unpaved areas for launching. Boats must be rowed or paddled up the Annisquam River to the starting line near the railroad bridge. (See Logistics Map at right)
Start Order - To Be Finalized
7:45 - Multis Fixed and Sliding (Possible moving start)
7:50 - Banks Dories and Workboats
7:55 - Fixed Seat Doubles
8:00 - Fixed Seat Singles (possible merge with doubles depending on number)
8:05 - Sliding Seat Racing, Men and Women (two heats)
8:10 - Sliding Seat Touring, Men and Women (two heats)
8:15 - OC1's and 2's
8:20 - Open Class, Paddleboards, Double Kayaks M+W
8:25 - FTK and SK Women & Men
8:30 - HPK- Men and Women
8:35 - Outrigger Canoes
The Cape Ann Rowing Club reserves the right to refuse to register any individual or boat. CARC may also expel or refuse any participant or boat before or during the event for lack of required equipment, unsafe operation, disregard for event rules, or unsporting behavior. See updated Event Rules.
The spirit of the Blackburn Challenge holds that racing boats will not be entered in touring or recreational boat classes.
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Entry Information:
Entry Fee:
$65 per participant registered by TBD
$75 per participant post registered by TBD
$390 per boat maximum
$10 per additional meal ticket
50% discount for traditional banks dories
- Fees include T-shirt, race management and pre/post food & beverages.
- Meal tickets for non-racers must be ordered online during registration.
- Extra T-shirts may be purchased at the finish line if available.
GPS Address:
32 Leslie O Johnson Rd, Gloucester, MA 01930
Interactive Map for Driving Directions to:
Gloucester High School - Registration and Parking
Click to View Larger Google Map
Equipment Requirements:
- Each participant must carry or wear a USCG-approved PFD (life jacket).
- Each participant must also carry an attention-getting noisemaker, such as a whistle on a lanyard.
- Remember to bring the fluids or food you plan to consume during the event.
- Participants may also find useful bailers, compasses, and charts of the area.
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