How can you find help?
Advice
British Rowing provides many helpful resources to also support Regatta organisers and we would highly recommend you also look at resources.
The SRA has published the following guidance document:
- Guidance on minimising the risk of regatta time overruns
General good practice for regattas and long distance races:
It is good practice to share a map of the racing course and any other navigation guidance associated with the event, such as appropriate navigation channels for competitors getting to the start. An example of one used for Wraysbury and Old Windsor regatta is shown below. Note this was produced for the 2024 regatta and so may not be appropriate for other dates, it is show here only as an example:
First Aid
The need for professional first aid support should be decided by each regatta. A number of regattas in recent years have started to employ professional organisations to provide first aid support during the day. These organisations have included St Johns as well as specialist water safety organisations:
If you have any other companies that you have used please let the SRA sec know so we can add them here. Please note these are just examples of organisations that give cover – it is your choice as to what you do or not need at your regatta and whom you might like to sue.
Equipment
Boat Trailers
The SRA ownes and manages a large boat trailer able to accommodate up to 6 skiffs – it can be hired from the SRA by contacting the SRA secretary. (Email: secretary@skiffing.org.uk)
Additionally a number of the skiff clubs own small 2 or 3 boat size trailers
Anchors
Most clubs own enough anchors to run their own regattas and will often lend them out to other regattas. There is a set purchased by the SRA located at Wraysbury Skiff and Punting Club that can be used by any club. Please contact WSPC if you wish to use these.
Tentage
Some clubs have tentage suitable for the finish lines at regattas, i.e. they are not enclosed but rather have one side that can be opened to enable regatta officials to see the competitors clearly.
Buoys
Most clubs have sets of buoys suitable for both marking out skiff racing courses and punt racing courses. Additionally they have larger ones to mark the start and end of regattas in accordance with EA rules.
Umpires
The SRA secretary holds the register of all the registered umpires. Additionally any British Rowing registered umpire may officiate at a Skiff Regatta or Long Distance event.
