The Handicap Series is open to and encourages all ages and abilities. Each sculler will be allocated a handicap based on the Official Handicappers' expectations of relative ability. Handicaps determine start times so that in theory heat finishes are closely contested. Handicaps will be adjusted from week to week as the Official Handicappers determine.
The 800m races for less experienced scullers commence at 8.50am and the 2000m races commence at 2000m.
During the Handicap Series, sculler will race in heats of 8 scullers. 8 points will be awarded to first, 7 to second and so on. The points will be accumulated over the Series. Weekly results are posted under the results tab of this website. On the fifth week of the Series, the Points Table will be also be published.
Scullers are assigned a bow number that starts with the race number and are in numeric order, i.e. bow number 21 is Race 2 and starts first in that race. Detailed instructions and a safety plan for the competitors are in the documents attached below.
PLEASE download and read the competitor instructions and study the map so you have a good understanding of the Handicap Series.
Also a reminder to athletes to allow for the river current when waiting for the race start. Scullers are to allow and adjust their line to prevent drifting over the starting line.