Tail of the Lake Regatta 2012
The 18th annual Tail of the Lake regatta will be held on Sunday, September 30, 2012. Information will be updated as it becomes available.
Tail of the Lake Regatta 2011
News
Final results are now available. Thank you to everyone who participated!
Information
October 2, 2011 marks the 17th running of the Tail of the Lake Regatta, sponsored by Holy Names Academy and Lake Union Crew.
Tail of the Lake is the first Seattle area head race of the fall rowing season. Held on beautiful Lake Union in downtown Seattle, the city skyline provides the backdrop for the 4K course. From the vantage point of Gas Works Park at the north end of Lake Union, racers remain in view of spectators from start to finish - an uncommon occurrence in head racing - making this regatta fun for fans and rowers alike.
The regatta is comprised of 3 flights and offers categories for lightweight, junior, open, and masters rowers. The entry deadline is Friday, September 23, 2011. Late entries are welcome with a surcharge.
Please read the General Information Packet available here.
Foul Weather Plan
- If at 5:30 a.m. Sunday morning the Lake Union Crew shows sustained winds of 12 mph or more (see the reading directly beneath the compass graphic), or fog is present, the start of the regatta will be delayed by 1/2 hour.
- The Coaches & Coxswains meeting will still be held at 6:00 a.m. at Gasworks Park, at which time the decision to delay in half hour increments or cancel will be made.
Course Map
Penalties
Late to the start - 10"
Missing bow number - 10"
Failure to yield - 30"
Interference with another crew - 30-60"
Miss single buoy - 60"
Miss more than one buoy - exclusion
Safety violation (crossing course) - exclusion
Online Waivers
T-Shirts
The 2011 edition of the 10 Local Favorites T-shirt will be available as always. Purchase yours at the concessions tent at Gas Works park on the day of the regatta.
Past Results