It's called a "heat" because the boat is "racing" the clock, not the other boat directly. The pilot wants smooth water. Sometimes the "outer" racing line is actually faster.
How are the boats starting positions determined ? It seems whoever runs to the inside of the course has the advantage the other boats cannot overcome. Thanks.
They fight for lanes in the time between leaving the dock and the "scoreup", which is usually 1:15-1:30 prior to the start - whoever can get the inside lanes definitely has the advantage.
It's called a "heat" because the boat is "racing" the clock, not the other boat directly.
The pilot wants smooth water. Sometimes the "outer" racing line is actually faster.
How are the boats starting positions determined ? It seems whoever runs to the inside of the course has the advantage the other boats cannot overcome. Thanks.
They fight for lanes in the time between leaving the dock and the "scoreup", which is usually 1:15-1:30 prior to the start - whoever can get the inside lanes definitely has the advantage.
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