Safety & Security
New to the Mercer Lake course? Download the Mercer County Park Map (pdf); Race Course Map & river traffic rules (pdf); and Crew Event Map
COVID Protocol: It is strongly recommended that everyone be vaccinated against COVID-19. Masks are recommended for all competitors and coaches as well as anyone who is unvaccinated. This is subject to change if New Jersey, Mercer County or the Parks change their requirements.
River Traffic
Launching
After launching, turn immediately to port and proceed to start.
Traffic patterns
Row single-file where the shore line is close to Lane 7.
Do not cross the course at any time unless instructed by a marshal.
After the race
Turn sharply to starboard. Return using Lane 7.
safety meeting
For Coaches and Coxswains
An informational safety meeting will be held on the morning of the regatta at the boat storage area. It will begin one hour before the start of the first heat/race and run approximately 15 minutes.
At least one representative from each crew is required to attend this meeting for important safety information and updates to the river traffic pattern.
At the meeting, coaches should notify the Chief Referee (or the Chief's representative) of any scratches, crew changes, potential health problems, or boat constraints. All questions about the Regatta’s Rules of Rowing, traffic patterns, and general procedures will be addressed.
Security
The Braxton Regatta, its organizers, and its sponsors are not responsible for lost, stolen, or damaged equipment.
Please do not leave your belongings or equipment unattended.
