RCHR 2020

The RCHR is a long distance race for singles with a mass start and a little twist and is the third on-water challenge of the VCRC 'Plan C' Regatta Season.

You were supposed to be at Henley in St. Catherines from Saturday Aug 8 to Sunday Aug 9 and racing at RCHR.

Since COVID won't let you go to RCHR we are bringing RCHR to you.

Have you ever wondered how long you could stay ahead of a national team rower? Here is your chance to find out.

The R(abbits) C(hased) by H(ounds) R(ace) is a long distance persuit race with a mass start where the rabbits try to stay alive as long as possible before they are caught by the hounds.

Date: Saturday August 8th - Sunday August 9

Registration: All juniors are automatically entered into this event. Carefully read through these pages, and if you can't participate please go to the Unregistration page and unregister as soon as possible.

Deadline for junior unregistration is Monday August 3rd at noon.

Deadling for adult registration is Tuesday August 4th at noon.

Costs: None! Covered by your program fees and the good will of the volunteers.

Participants: VCRC Juniors and Adults and guest Hounds

Fleets and Pods: If possible, all the participants will be competing during their regular training times with their regular training group. Open session will allow for uncoached members to participate. See the Draw/Results and Boat (allocation) page for details.

Schedule:

  • Monday, August 3rd at 12pm: Unregistration deadline for Juniors

  • Tuesday, August 4th at 12pm: Registration deadline for Adults

  • Tuesday, August 4 at 8pm: Mandatory orientation (zoom) meeting

  • Saturday August 8th - Sunday August 9th: Racing. For more details on the dates, times, fleets, boat allocation and seating see the Draw/Boat (allocation) page.

Race Format: See the (Race) Format page for more details on the persuit format.

Course Map: Check the Map Page to see more details on the race courses.

Draw and Results: Each fleet will conduct their own competition. The first rabbit to cross the finish line or the last rabbit to get caught by the hound is the fleet winner. See the Results page for more details.

Awards:

Rules:

  • No spectators at the boathouse. Eagle beach and the path allong the highway are good places to watch from (assuming we can race in the pond).

  • No coaching. Coaches act as umpires, facilitators and organizers.

  • VCRC racing unisuit is encouraged but not mandatory.

Plan C Regatta Season: The following 4 internal club reagttas give VRCR juniors a chance to socialize and gain some racing experience:

If you have any questions and/or concerns please contact coach Katie (via slack or the message board @vcrcjuniors)

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