EventsEntering CompetitionsRules of Racing Rules of Racing The Rules of Racing apply to all rowing and sculling races, events and regattas that are registered by British Rowing. The purposes of the Rules of Racing are to: Provide a basis for safe, fair, and equal racing. Ensure that due notice is taken of the RowSafe Guidance. Provide a consistent framework for the regulation and organisation of rowing competitions. The Rules of Racing specifically cover: Classification of Competitors The Personal Ranking System Classification of Events Competition Organisation Conduct of the Race Racing Disputes and Disciplinary Procedures With appendices covering: A Glossary of Terms Essential Equipment for Officials Primary Events Additional Para-Rowing and Adaptive Requirements Stable Boat Competitions Offshore Rowing Competition Rules Beach Sprints Competition Rules Masters Handicap System Download the 2021 Rules of Racing. Aligned to the Rules of Racing, please read our guidance on sponsorship and partnership marketing for events and clubs. Rules of Racing and Changes for 2021 (With effect from 1 April, 2021) The 2020 Rules of Racing never got much chance to be used so there are no major changes this year. We have tidied up inconsistencies about the use of may, shall and must and also about the start procedure at head races. The one substantial change concerns control commission with two new rules splitting out what crews should check before approaching control commission (and which control commission may check), new rule 7-2-8 Equipment Check from the aspects of boat design which align with RowSafe, new rule 7-2-9 Boat Design. A document showing all the changes from 2020 and the rationale for the change is here. The Rules of Racing Panel welcome suggestions in how rules can be improved, or if new rules are needed so please get in touch at competitions@britishrowing.org Archive 2020 Rules of Racing 2019 Rules of Racing 2018 Rules of Racing 2017 Rules of Racing 2016 Rules of Racing 2015 Rules of Racing 2014 Rules of Racing 2013 Rules of Racing
