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16th Apr '031st Annual RTT Regattaby RTT
The Rules of the RTT Regatta

1. That this be a side by side regatta in single sculls.
2. That the course be 500m from the second post upstream of Ditton Corner to the first winning post of the Colquhoun sculls.
3. That this race take place annually on my birthday (18th April), or the nearest public holiday.
4. That anyone who is my friend be qualified to compete.
5. That entries be free of charge.
6. That the appointment of umpires, presentation of prizes and the resolution of all disputes be at the sole discretion of RTT.
7a. That the draw be made by me on the afternoon of the regatta.
7b. That the first round draw be entirely biased towards amusing combinations of competitors.
7c. That the second and subsequent rounds be selected randomly.
7d. That the order of races be determined by me.
8. That two boats only start in one race, each boat to abide by its own accidents.
9. That in the event of a dead heat the course be re-rowed immediately in the opposite direction.
10a. That in the event of a competitor falling in, a pint of bitter be presented to the me at the Maypole that evening.
10b. That in the event of me falling in, a pint of bitter / lager presented to each competitor at the Maypole that evening.
10c. That in the event of a competitor causing me to fall in, the competitor present a pint of bitter / lager to each other competitor at the Maypole that evening.
11. That the winner be required to attempt to swap his blades over before collecting the prize.
12a. That any competitor wishing to do so may attempt to swap their blades over, with the best attempt or fastest successful attempt qualifying for a pint of bitter / lager from me at the Maypole that evening.
12b. That competitors in this sub-event be exempt from rule 10 for the duration of their attempt.
13a. That in the event of an American or Frenchman winning, this regatta cease to be held.
13b. That in the event of a coxswain winning, I go out in a 4+ ten times before being allowed out in a real boat again.
14. That Eton Boy wear a red sunhat whilst competing.
15. That any President of a University club who loses to a woman, be required to repeat the course wearing nothing but gold socks and other clothes (if any) at the sole discretion of his adversary.
16. That any of the above rules may be amended or disregarded without notice at the sole discretion of RTT.

RTT
Griffith Elder Office
April 16th, 2003
by If I get what you're saying - Wed 16th Apr 2003, 4:12pm
RTT said:
2. That the course be 500m from the second post upstream of Ditton Corner to the first winning post of the Colquhoun sculls.
Not withstanding Rule 6 - I think this is 400m (given that posts are 500m apart and you're going from a top post to a bottom post)?
by Simon - Wed 16th Apr 2003, 4:30pm
Perhaps the rule suggest that you should try an appropraite course between the posts which will cover 500m. Will people be disqualified for not managing to swerve back and forward enough to get 500m between the posts?
by Martin - Wed 16th Apr 2003, 4:31pm
Simon said: Perhaps the rule suggest that you should try an appropraite course between the posts which will cover 500m. Will people be disqualified for not managing to swerve back and forward enough to get 500m between the posts?
When read in conjunction with the Colquhoun sculls rules the above rules appear unambiguous, the "first winning post" being the upstream finishing post sited 78 yards downstream of the railway bridge...?
by Simon - Wed 16th Apr 2003, 4:40pm
Martin said: When read in conjunction with the Colquhoun sculls rules
Why would I ever read the Colquhon sculls rules?
a) They're written by Maggie.
b) No other reason is required.
by non-sculler - Wed 16th Apr 2003, 4:44pm
Might I recommend introducing some kind of bonus system for competitors sculling at a rating equal to RTT's (new) age - a rule which will provide increasing potential for hilarity as the years and decades pass.
by jpd - Wed 6th Apr 2005, 9:11am
So who's entering this year? And how much cheating* is everybody doing?

* cheating = training
by RTT - Wed 6th Apr 2005, 10:37am
jpd said: And how much cheating* is everybody doing?
I imagine noone is doing as much cheating as you. I suspect however that you won't win.
by Simon - Thu 7th Apr 2005, 10:12am
Will this be used to warn passers-by of the racing?
by Anna Mc - Thu 7th Apr 2005, 3:35pm
Yay! Had wondered when that photo was going to appear.

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