General Info

Plan to arrive early enough to park and walk ~1/2 mile to the MIT Pierce Boathouse (Approximately 5:30 a.m) 6:00 Check In at MIT Pierce Boathouse, review assignment and map
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Check-in is at the MIT Pierce Boathouse, 409 Memorial Drive, Cambridge If you get there early, don’t panic. Someone will arrive and let you in soon. There will be signs
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Well, you will be parking in Cambridge and spending the day on a boat- so if you don’t want it lost, stolen, or at the bottom of the Charles River
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Launch volunteers are comprised of Launch Drivers and Dock/Support staff. Launch Drivers : Support River Control and Emergency Services Committees by providing safe transport on a well equipped launch for
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Don’t trust the weather report.  It is not unusual to experience all four seasons of New England weather at the Head of the Charles Regatta.  Bring extra clothing and layers.
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Clean up your boat. Before you even return to the dock, have your crew pick up the trash, organize and stow equipment, make sure you know where everything is and
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Some guidelines for how to dress and prepare for the weather as a volunteer. Here are a few thoughts on preparing for the possible weather during outdoor public service events, such
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** Views are looking upstream from a competitor’s view **
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Massachusetts Boater Safety handbook via Boat-Ed.com The Head of the Charles Race Schedule A great page about the sport of rowing and equipment Course Map
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“Engine keeps dying.” Check the fuel level. Open the fuel cap and notice if air rushes into the tank or the vent is not open. Make sure the fuel line
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When you get to the boat here are things to check: Is there any major damage? Where is the fuel tank? Is there a spare tank? How do I change
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