Phew! Thanks to everyone who supported our event yesterday: officials, other volunteers, competitors and coaches. @BritishRowing @akrowing @FurnivallSC @SonsRowing @ClairesCourtBC @TSSJuniors @TeamKeane @PBDRC @FulhamReachBC @spgsbc @ASL_Rowing_Team @EMS_Sport,...

A lovely morning for it and first crews getting boated.

Just 12 hours left to double check those crew line ups before racing starts... Registration opens at 7am; we'll close BROE for subs at 8:30 (then any subs need need to go through registration).

Hammersmith Regatta 2023 v1.0 Live Draw now available via #easyregatta https://t.co/FOC1lBjJ22 Please note the time changes for races 47, 83, 84, 85 which are listed on our website.

Our task for today: final prep and a check on when the tides actually turn vs forecast (more water coming down from upriver means more time on the ebb) Your task for today: check that your entries match what you're planning to race. BROE closes for subs at 8:30 tomorrow.

We expect competitors' equipment to comply with RowSafe...

We're keeping an eye on various weather forecasts. It's looking like Saturday will be fairly cool (high of 11-13C), but mostly dry (possibly some light rain) and relatively low winds. Please make sure you come prepared for the conditions.

Race schedule and instructions now on our website. Please take note that our software has given us some very tight gaps between adjacent rounds; we're not going to change it now, but will work around on the day. ...and the river is back to green flag!

We're still watching that PLA flag, hoping it goes green before Saturday, and noting the PLA's guidance that J15s and younger shouldn't go afloat on a yellow flag. @BritishRowing @FurnivallSC @SonsRowing @FulhamReachBC

We're in the process of preparing the draw. With two tide turns to allow for, our timings are quite tight, but we're hoping to get most of the entries in (where there's appropriate opposition).

Entries close at 2pm (they are already suspended for new entries). Last chance to make unlimited changes to your crews or get a refund if you can no longer race. @FurnivallSC @SonsRowing @FulhamReachBC @akrowing

We're keeping an eye on the stream conditions (currently yellow flag). More rain tonight, but the week ahead looking fairly dry. We still expect to run as normal. Don't forget that entries close tomorrow.

Entries now suspended. You can still change entries you've made: withdraw and get a refund, or make unlimited substitutions. Entries will close at 14:00 on Saturday, after which scratchings sacrifice the entry fee and you are limited to 50% substitutions.

When I say "plenty of entries", I mean pretty close to capacity. Expect entries to be suspended within the next 24 hrs. @BritishRowing @FulhamReachBC @FurnivallSC @SonsRowing @TidewayScullers @spgsbc @TeamKeane @ClairesCourtBC @akrowing @vestarowing

Looks like we've got a good regatta in the making with plenty of entries. Our website lists how we might change your event to give you competition. If you want to offer more flexibility to make sure you get a race, then don't forget to add that to the notes with your entry.

Fancy helping behind the scenes at a major national rowing event? We're on the lookout for volunteers for the @BUCSsport Regatta (29 April - 1 May), including a few team leaders. Apply here 👉 https://t.co/0C2r6wU1Fi

Just under a week to get those entries in. Entries will close on Saturday 15th at 2pm. @BritishRowing @akrowing @FurnivallSC @SonsRowing @FulhamReachBC

Entries open @BritishRowing @SonsRowing @FulhamReachBC @PBDRC @ClairesCourtBC @KingstonRC @uclbc @TeamKeane @LondonRC @MAABC @eastindiarowing

I spy our finish line

I spy our President (front right of pic) 👋