Cox Briefing
What iscox briefing?
The coxswains’ meeting will be available as a document. To open the document, click the button next to this message. There will be no physical presentation on the Friday evening preceding the Heineken Roeivierkamp.
However, there will be an opportunity to ask questions about the coxswains’ briefing. This will be possible on Friday evening preceding the H4K from 18:00 to 20:00 at the Nereus secretary.
The emergency number for the regatta weekend is: +31(0)6 35314301
Race Course Instructions
What do you have toknow during the regatta weekend?
As most people know, the Heineken Roeivierkamp takes place on the Amstel, which runs right through Amsterdam. It’s not easy to close the busiest waterway in Amsterdam for an entire weekend, but we’ve been able to do this for over 50 years now. This unique two-day regatta features four distances:
On Saturday, the 2500m race is rowed, immediately followed by the 250m sprint.
On Sunday morning, a 5000m race is held. The competition concludes on Sunday afternoon with a 750m sprint.
In total, each crew will be on the water two to three times, as some categories won’t compete in the 750m sprint. Additionally, the club eights category has a capacity limit on the 5000 meters, with only the fastest 15 boats allowed to start the 750m sprint.
These videos provide a brief overview of the course and instructions on navigating the bridges.
View from Above
Here is anoverview of all the lanes
Saturday 2500 meters
- Start @ Rozenoordbrug
- Finish @ Nereus, starboard side finish permitted
- You must be at the Rozenoordburg no later than 5 minutes prior to starting
- You must be in your designated zone at least 10 minutes prior to starting (see 'buko' prior to your race)
- Higher numbers start first
- A run start
- Time interval at start: 20 seconds (min. 15s, max. 25s), penalty seconds
Saturday 250 meters
(immediately after the 2500m)
- Start @ De Hoop
- Finish @ Nereus
- Start in pairs
- Uneven numbers start at Nereus side of the River Amstel (starboard)
- Side-by-Side & maintain position until the alignment
- Side-by-side with light paddling until the pre-start, then simultaneously cross the pre-start and build up at the umpire's signal
- The pre-start is located 50 meters before the start
Sunday 5000 meters
- Start @ Ouderkerk
- Finish @ Nereus, starboard side finish permitted
- You must be at the start behind the Rozenoord Bridge no later than 15 minutes prior to your starting time
- You must be at your designated zone no later than 10 minutes prior to your starting time the start in the designated zone (see 'buko' prior to the race)
- Higher numbers start first
- A run start
- Start verschil 20 seconden Min. 15s, max. 25s, penalty points
- Cool-down at the Sköll / Willem III course
Sunday 750 meters
- Start @ Nieuwe Amstelbrug
- Finish @ Nereus
- Gather in zones
- Odd numbers start in the Nereus course (starboard)
- Side-by-side & stationary at the pre-pre-start
- Row lightly side-by-side to the pre-start, build up at the official signal
- The pre-start is located 50 meters before the start
Bridges
Carefully observe which bridge opening is safe
'Berlagebrug'
'Utrechtse brug'
'Rozenoordbrug'
Overtaking
Carefully observe what is safe
- Safety and sportsmanship above all, always
- The overtaking boat is allowed to choose the optimal route
- The boat being overtaken shall not obstruct the overtaking boat
- Do not abuse these rights
- Anticipate: timely choose a bridge opening
Situation 1
(no obstacles)
Situation 4
(bend)
Situation 10
(multiple crews, multiple bridge opening)
Boat Trailer Registration
Are you bringing a boat trailer?
If you are bringing a boat trailer, registration is mandatory.
To ensure a smooth flow of the event and proper logistics, please register your boat trailer in advance.
Registration of boat trailers
Use the link below to register your trailer: https://www.amsterdamscheroeibond.nl/botenwagens
Confirmation & details
Further, specific instructions will be sent to you via email after registration.
Note: All boats must be removed from the racks by Sunday evening at the latest!
Questions?
Please contact: td@roeivierkamp.nl
