Race

Race on River Sava in Zagreb

The length of the course is 3,6 km upstream along the southern shore. The start is 100 meters downstream from the Most Mladosti (Youth bridge), marked by the boyes (in line with the first parked boat). The expected racing time for fastest crews is about 15 minutes.

Start is on the fly every 20 seconds. Slower crews are obliged to let the faster crew pass them (see details under Rules). Finishing line is 100 meters downstream form the launching pontoon. Referees observing the race can give a 10 second penalty to the crew committing an offence. The third infringement involves disqualification from the race.