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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span lang=EN-GB style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>Dear Coxes,</span></font></p>

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10.0pt;font-family:Arial'> </span></font></p>

<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span lang=EN-GB style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>At this time of the year, it is understandable that
crews are going to be going full tilt up the bumps course.  It is
especially important that safety is kept as top priority.</span></font></p>

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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span lang=EN-GB style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>In particular, be prepared to stop if necessary and at
short notice.  If you are doing a racing piece, it doesn’t give you
right of rule on the river and you should expect the possibility that you
won’t be able to complete your piece.  </span></font></p>

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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span lang=EN-GB style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>Similarly, please be vigilant to what is happening
around you if you are trying to build a gap to do your piece.  Please
avoid getting in the way of other crews doing pieces.</span></font></p>

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10.0pt;font-family:Arial'> </span></font></p>

<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span lang=EN-GB style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>Finally, remember to follow the protocols at the
crossover points – crew going upstream has got right of way, if needs be,
easy and let the crew going upstream come past.</span></font></p>

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10.0pt;font-family:Arial'> </span></font></p>

<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span lang=EN-GB style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>Thanks,</span></font></p>

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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span lang=EN-GB style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>Mark</span></font></p>

<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span lang=EN-GB style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>CUCBC Coxing Rep.</span></font></p>

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