British Rowing Rules of Racing

Useful tools for umpires, competition organisers, coaches and competitors.

*** British Rowing Rules of Racing ***
Valid from 1st April 2023 until 31st March 2024
The rules include Heads, Regattas, Offshore and Beach Sprints rules. Everything you need to know about competing and more!
Once downloaded, they are available off-line for those times internet connectivity is not good.

*** Handicap Tool ***
Ever needed to work out a handicap time for a masters race? Can't find a paper copy quickly? Not sure of the words to be used? This tool will help.
- Enter the Master's categories (in any order) and the correct starting order will be displayed.
- Only have 2 crews and a pre-calculated handicap? select the calculated handicap and it will countdown from there
- 2 or more crews and no pre-calculated handicap? Select the course standard time and the handicap will be calculated.
- All the required information is shown, including the time between crews and the confirmation words.
- Tap the start button and the countdown starts!
No longer do you need to be worried about masters' starts!

*** Club Blade Colours ***
Not sure which club is represented by the visible blades? Search for the colours seen and likely clubs are shown.
Just watch out for those pink blades being called Cerise!