The Race Format and Logistics
Format
- A race in matched boats
- Thames Waterman Cutters
- from Westminster Bridge (Big Ben) to Pont D'léna (Eiffel Tower)
- a distance of 417 nautical miles
- The Race will
- be run over a series of timed stages
- have a points system
- have a winning crew for each stage
- have a cumulative time for each boat and thus overall winner
- take place in May 2008
- last approximately 7 days (including return from Paris)
Logistics
- Each crew will consist of a squad of 10 rowing in rotation (to be decided by the crew).
- Thames Waterman Cutters (identical dimensions, fibreglass hulls, wooden fittings) and all rigged for six rowing positions and one coxswain.
What is provided
- Matched cutters, oars & related equipment
- Safety equipment for cutters
- Medical support
- Support/Safety boats for each crew
- Safety boats on River Seine
- Overall race control boat.
- Timing Team
- Transport of cutters back from Paris
- Insurance (equipment provided by organisers and public liability insurance)
- Website for race
- Experienced race organisers
- Pre Race Briefing(s)
- Post Race Celebration in Paris at the finish
What the crews entering need to do
- Organise a Crew (fit with knowledge of rowing).
- Establish Land Based Support Team
- Vehicles (2?)
- Team (4-6)
- Create Schedule for training & planning.
- Food for crew and land support team
- Generate Funding and/or Sponsorship
- Accommodation in Paris at finish