Governing Rules
The HAMILTON BURR REGATTA shall be governed by a Charter that provides for an Annual Notice of Race posted publicly for the competitors at least eight (8) days prior to the match. Until adoption of a full Charter, the regatta shall be governed according to the following principles:
RacingAnnual match race on the Hudson River, featuring three flights of duels between Columbia and Princeton sailing teams:
VenueRacing takes place on the Hudson River off Weehawken (the site of the duel). For those on the New York side, this generally equates to the waters off West Chelsea
DateAnnually in September on the first Saturday after Labor Day weekend, as mutually agreed in the Deed of Challenge signed in April of each year.
Schedule11:30: Competitors meet at Hudson River Community Sailing ("HRCS")
12:00: Skipper's Meeting & Honorary Duel (coin toss for boats) 12:30: Harbor Start (Racing teams take the course) 13:00: Spectator boats depart from HRCS 13:30: First Gun 16:00: No start after this time 16:30: Return to Shore 17:00: Fying Pan bar opens (reserved section) 17:30: Awards Ceremony 21:00: After Party Begins (Frying Pan) (...Rumors of Dance Parties...) |
BoatsEach school picks the “weapon” (the boats) in alternating years:
CourseMutually agreed upon marks between Weekhawken Cove and Chelsea Piers, subject to the following conditions:
SpectatorsFellow sailors and supporters watch the event either on the water, or from the award-winning new new park on the river. We will provide spectator launch for Regatta Sponsors and those registered in advance (subject to available space).
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