PARKING:
The organizing committee will direct parking. There will be a donation
of $3 to park for all of the cars except coach's private vehicles. The
entrance to the site has been transformed into a paved parking lot with
a public boat ramp, managed by the Hillsborough Parks & Recreation
Department. Under the direction of the regatta parking supervisor,
vehicles pulling boat trailers will be directed through the parking lot
into the main field behind it. Vehicles with valid handicap tags will be
directed to park in the paved parking lot or in the grassy field nearest
the entrance. ALL OTHERS (CARS AND BUSES) PLEASE PROCEED OVER THE CANAL
BRIDGE TO THE NEXT PARKING AREA. Don't be the cause of a traffic jam
by going into the wrong parking area.
If the main field is not wet from rain the previous week, there may be some parking available in the grassy field nearest the entrance for coach's vehicles ONLY. Two vehicle passes will be allocated to each program. These passes will allow parking behind the trailer area. If we have a heavy rain Friday, vehicle passes may be withheld in order to prevent damage to the field Saturday. The majority of vehicles will be parked across the canal at the Southwest Water Management District offices, so be prepared to carry your coolers, chairs, and anything else you need. You may like to bring a small wagon, if you have one.
VOLUNTEER EFFORTS:
This is an association event. We absolutely need members to assist
in running the regatta. SEE Launches and Stake Boats below.
PLEASE TAKE ALL TRASH TO THE DUMPSTER.
We expect each organization to be responsible for thorough cleanup
of their camp. There will be a large dumpster at the edge of the
paved parking area and we need ALL bagged trash, wet socks, everything
left behind to go into the dumpster.
PRACTICE:
Race organizers plan to be on site on Friday prior to race (Around
12:00 pm). The course will be open for practice, but the floating
docks may not be ready until late. There is no security available
Friday night.
SPECTATORS AND TENTS:
The number of teams participating is growing. The organizing
committee will be regulating the limited front row spaces for team tents.
Please be aware that FSRA is restricting canal front tent space to 40ft
per program. Placement of tents is still on a first come, first serve
basis. However, every effort should be made to accomodate as many programs
as possible. FSRA will relocate tents if necessary. OFFICIAL VEHICLES
ONLY ON THE ACCESS ROAD ALONG THE COURSE. Foot traffic and bicycles
are permitted on the access road. Coaches are not allowed to communicate
with crews in any way. The location is a large open pasture which can get
very muddy with rain.
ACCOMMODATIONS:
South on Hwy. 301 approx. 1/2 mile.
Baymont Inn (866) 999-1111 (813) 626-0885
Red Roof Inn (800) 843-7663 (813) 623-5245
CONCESSIONS:
THERE WILL BE NO FOOD CONCESSIONS ON SITE! PLEASE PLAN AHEAD!
LAUNCHES:
There is a need for more launches for course protection and officiating.
These launches should have flotation devices, a paddle, two full tanks
of gas, and a driver. Coaches are not permitted on the water.
If you can help provide a launch, please call.
STAKE BOATS:
As usual, we will need volunteers to staff the starting line stake
boats. Typically, this would be three to four shifts of seven volunteers.
If you have rowers who are not rowing or who have finished rowing please
allow them to be on the stake boats. There will be a sign up form at registration.
Please call Bram Fowler at 407.647.8999 days or 407.339.5067 in the evening,
if your team is interested.
Updated: May 12, 2003