They might need to install rubber bumpers on all seven bridges along the Head Of The Charles racecourse, as a new quadruple sculling event is being introduced this year. The "Directors' Challenge Quadruple Sculls" event is a special charity event for skilled scullers only, whose fees directly contribute to the Regatta's permanent endowment to ensure the longevity of the Head Of The Charles.
The rigors of steering this legendary three-mile course in a coxless quad should provide for very exciting-and fast-racing! The Directors' Challenge is on Sunday starting at 3:07 PM, preceding the Championship Eight events.
Entries for this event only will be considered by HOCR until Friday, October 21, 2005 at 10:00 AM. Participants need to raise $1,000 ($800 is a tax-deductible donation) to row this prestigious event-entitling these competitors the opportunity to row twice in the Head Of The Charles.
Unlike all other regular Regatta events, where competitors are restricted to row the course only once, Directors' Challenge athletes may race in any other event AND the quadruple scull event. Also unique to this event: crews can be single gender or mixed. Entrants can have their boat sponsored by corporations or other organizations, and must verify rowers are skilled oarsman capable of navigating the curvilinear course.
For more details and entry info go to http://hocr.org/competitors/quad.asp
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