Rules and Regulations

Pay close attention and read carefully. These rules are NOT meant to be broken.

Eligibility
Only students, Faculty, staff, or alumni of the State University Of New York at Stony Brook, or anyone else who has previously participated in a Roth Pond Regatta, shall be eligible to participate in the Regatta.
Proper ID must be shown at the time of Registration.

Registration Requirements

• Each boat must be given a name. This name may be changed at a later date; however, one must be provided at the time of Registration to assist in bookkeeping.
• Each team must register by MONDAY THE 27th at 12 NOON in order to be included in the race. If you fail to register by this time and date you will not be allowed in the water!

 

The Races
The races are divided into two subgroups:
Speedsters: Any boat crewed solely by one person.
Yachts: Any boats crewed by two to four people.

———–The Boats———
Materials
The following are approved materials for building the boats:
Cardboard
Duct Tape
Rope or String
Paint
Wax
Cloth, only to be used in sails.
Elmer’s Glue

The following materials are strictly prohibited:
Styrofoam, in any shape or form
Wood
Metal
Rubber
Plastic
Staples
Milk Crates
Contact Paper
Anything not listed in the approved materials list.
You may bring questionable materials to the Regatta Committee for final approval.

Dimensions

• The maximum length overall for any boat shall be 20 feet.

• The maximum beam (breadth) for any boat shall be 15 feet.

• The minimum volume of the boat shall be 3 cubic feet per crew member. (The Kevin Baum Rule)

Propulsion

• Paddles, for the exclusive use of rowing, may be of any material, and may be prefabricated. No sharp edges are allowed. All paddles will be inspected and must be of a reasonable size. Paddles will not be provided.
• Sails are allowed, provided the sail area is no greater than one hundred (100) square feet. 
• Use of the bottom for means of propulsion is strictly prohibited. This includes walking, “pushing off” with paddles, and poling/punting (as in using long poles to push yourself across the pond).

Repairs

• The crew may only use one boat for the entire duration of the Regatta. Repairs are allowed between heats; however, all repair materials must be in your original materials list, and the committee is allowed to inspect and approve all repairs being made.

No boat constructed for and used in a previous Regatta may be entered in this year’s Regatta.
The crew may only use one boat for the entire duration of the Regatta. Repairs are allowed between heats; however, the committee is allowed to inspect and approve all repairs being made.
Failure to comply with any of the above rules will result in disqualification.

The Crew
The captain, who must actually pilot the boat.
In the yacht class, up to 3 others as crew.
A land crew to aid in getting the boat in the water. The land crew may consist of no more than 6 people other than those actually crewing the boat.

Safety

• Life preservers shall be supplied by the Roth Pond Regatta and must be worn by all crew members riding in the boat. These must be returned immediately following each heat. Failure to do so will result in disqualification.
• Footware (sneakers, shoes, boots) must be worn by all those entering the water. No sandals will be allowed.
• No projectiles, spikes, explosives, or other implements of destruction may be used; nor any action, direct or indirect, shall be made to cause damage or hindrance to the other boats, or in any way endanger any other person, be they spectator or racer.
• There will be lifeguards, SBVAC, members of the Roth Pond Regatta committee, and security personnel at the event. It is mandatory that all participants and spectators give them their full cooperation.

Regatta Procedures

• Each class will be run in a separate series of heats. The fastest times in each will be used to determine which boats participate in the final heat. The number of entries in the preliminary heats will determine how many boats are in the finals. This will be determined by the committee after registration ends.
• At the start of each heat the boat will be suspended above the water until the start signal is given. At this time, the boat may then be lowered into the water and the crew may enter the boat and begin their journey to the finish line.
• The Speedster class will run first, followed by the Yacht class heats. The final heat for each will be run in the end to allow more time for repairs to be made.
• At the end of the regatta, your boat and any pieces from your boat must be disposed of properly. Failure to do so by any team will result in forfeiture of any prizes, and the group in question shall be barred from competing in the subsequent 3 Regattas. Your team may also be fined by the University for clean-up costs. A dumpster will be provided for disposal purposes.

 

 

 

 

 

*** Notice to All Participants****

All boats must be walked into the pond region or built on site. Cars are not permitted in the quad and any drivers will be fined and/or given points on their license if ticketed by Campus Police.

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Registration is Open

Welcome to the new Roth Pond Regatta website. Registration is now open, and can be found here.

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