Head of the Cuyahoga – 2024

Head of the Cuyahoga – 2024
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Date: September 21, 2024
Weather: High 78° 🌤️
– It looks like it’s going to be warm and sunny. Make sure you and your rower have plenty of sunscreen and a water bottle to stay hydrated. Enjoy the beautiful weather!
Arrival Time: 6:15 am
Location: Cleveland Rowing Foundation Boathouse 1003 British Street, Cleveland, OH 44113
– Tent
Drive:
– From hotel: 20 -35 minutes depending on traffic and drawbridge.
– Rowers need to be at the trailer no later than 6:15 am
– Rower drop off instructions (see map below):
– From Columbus Road, turn onto French. At stop sign, turn left onto Merwin, then make a left on British, then left on Fall Street (you’ll go in a circle). Drop off will be on either side of Fall Street leaving the center lane open for traffic flow.
– There will be volunteer attendants directing traffic and providing instructions.
– Students may not drive themselves to out of town regattas, and must drive with their parents/guardians or self-arrange carpool with another family.
Parking
– This is the best lot if you can get a spot. $10 cash – 1651 Columbus Road, Cleveland, OH 44113. See Map # 8
Departure
– Around 5:00 pm
Google Photo Album
– Share all your photos and videos from the regatta here
Volunteer Sign Up Genius
– Forgot when you signed up to help? Look here.
Race Information
– Results
– Lineups
– Video of course from the Coxswain’s view
– Regatta Website
– Regatta Central Website
Important Addresses:
– Hotels
– Residence Inn Independence
– 5101 W Creek Rd, Independence, OH 44131
– 216-674-2002
– Courtyard Cleveland Independence
– 5051 West Creek Road, Independence, OH 44131
– 216-901-9988
– Cleveland Rowing Foundation Boathouse:
– 1003 British Street, Cleveland, OH 44113 See Map #2
– Regatta Parking Lot:
– 1651 Columbus Road, Cleveland, OH 44113, $10/vehicle; .5 miles from regatta)
Spectator Info
– This is a typical fall race, which is a 5k time trial (staggered start).
– As a reminder, parents are not permitted in the team areas (near the trailer, at the dock, by the boats or in the student section of the tents).
– The following are recommended viewing areas:
– Rivergate & Cleveland Rowing Foundation Boathouse – If you want the full regatta experience this is the place to be. Music & announcements will occur throughout the day. See crews launch, cross the finish line, & recover all from one location.
– Hart Crane Park & Columbus Rd Bridge – Hart Crane Park is immediately beside Rivergate. The Columbus Rd Bridge is a great vantage point to watch crews as they power to the finish. The sharp curve in this area should also make this an interesting viewing spot.
– Regatta Parking Lot at 1717 Columbus Rd – There is a long piece of riverfront property for viewing in this area. It is a short walk from here to the boathouse.
– Carter Rd Bridge & Riverview Parking off of Canal Rd, just past Sherwin Williams (This is Coach Brian’s personal favorite spot) – The Carter Rd Bridge gives you a chance to watch crews for a long period of time. You can watch from either side of the bridge. This is a short walk from the Columbus Rd parking lot. There is also another parking lot on Canal Rd, which offers good viewing.
Rower Drop Off Route and Parking Lot Map. Start at A and End at B
Packing list for Rowers – label EVERYTHING
– Uniform (shorts & crew t-shirt for novices)
– 7/8″ wrench (for rigging boats)
– Water bottle
– Hot beverage cup
– 3+ pairs of socks
– Sweatshirt, in addition to what you wear
– Sweatpants, in addition to what you wear
– Hat
– Sandals/Crocs/Slides
– 1-2 extra pairs of underwear
– 1-2 Towels
– Blanket
– Raincoat or poncho
– Additional dry clothing if weather is especially bad
– Sunscreen
– Wallet
– Deck of Cards/Board Games
– Headlamp/flashlight
– Chair
Packing list for Parents
– Dress in layers
– Raincoat/poncho
– Chair
– Hot beverage cup for coffee from the team tent
– Binoculars
– Sunscreen
– Camera
– Phone battery
– Hat