1. This Regatta is held under the rules of the Cookham Regatta and all competitors must abide
   by them. In the case of persons under the age of 18 their parents or guardians must agree to
   abide by the rules of the Cookham Regatta and of each individual event therein.
2. Race entry requires payment of the Fees listed on the 2024 Entry Form. Entry fees for
   unsuccessful entries will be refunded in full, although, for administrative purposes, they may
   be banked by the Regatta in the short term. Entry fees will also be refunded should it be
   necessary to cancel the Regatta for whatever reason.
3. The completion and submission of an entry form will not in itself guarantee a place in an
   event. Entries will, however, be taken in the order they are received and where numbers are
   restricted, a waiting list will be compiled in case of cancellations
4. Crew numbers and make-up should conform with the entry requirements as stipulated on
   the entry form. Dragon boats may list up to two reserves as possible substitutes should any
   of the starting team need to drop out during the event heats, and subject to agreement of
   the Race Organisers on the day.
5. Competitors take part entirely at their own risk and must be competent swimmers. Life
   Jackets are compulsory wear in every event. Competitors are encouraged to provide their
   own life jackets, otherwise these will be provided by the organisers.
6. The Regatta organisers and any person acting for them with or without their knowledge shall
   not be liable for any loss, damage, death, or personal injury howsoever caused, arising as a
   result of visiting or participating in the regatta.
7. Competitors should familiarise themselves with the race rules as outlined below and attend
   a safety briefing prior to their first race in any waterside event.
8. A signed entry for an event will be deemed by the organisers as acceptance of these rules
   and conditions by all the members of a crew as listed in the entry form.
   
   

Race Rules

1. Competitors must report to the boat raft ready for embarkation twenty minutes before
   the advertised time of their race or when called by the race organisers. Dragon boat
   competitors are obliged to attend a safety briefing prior to embarkation. Races will start
   at the time stated without reference to absentees. The race officers reserve the right to
   alter the programme at any time.
2. All competitors should pay strict attention to the the safety arrangements. Skylarking is
   not permitted and might result in disqualification, jumping into the water after crossing
   the finishing line is not permitted.
3. All boats, oars and paddles are provided by Cookham Regatta and competitors may not
   supply their own. Soft or gym shoes are the recommended footwear.
4. Helming the Dragon Boats is the responsibility of TAG Events https://www.tag-
   events.com/ who will provide experienced helms and whose instructions should be
   always followed.
5. In the unlikely event of a collision between the boats the race will be re-run, subject to
   the helm’s decision.
6. In the event of a tied result heat for first place during the qualifying hears, the crews
   concerned will re-row immediately using the same stations.
7. If the final race results in a tie, this will be deemed a ‘dead heat’ and the cup shared.
8. The decision of the judges is final.