Rules

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  FISA Rules and Regulations

Complete FISA Rules Document - Part 4 Boats and Construction

Quick release foot stretchers – In all boats the foot stretchers, shoes or other devices holding the feet of the rowers shall be a type which allow the rowers to get clear of the boat with no delay in an emergency. Where shoes or other devices holding the feet will remain in the boat, each shoe or device shall be independently restrained such that when the heel will not lift more than 7 cm reaches the horizontal position the foot will be released from the shoe. In addition, where laces, Velcro or similar materials must be opened before the rower can remove his feet from the shoes or other device, these all such materials must be able to be released immediately by the rower with a single quick hand action of pulling on one easily accessible strap. Where shoes or other devices holding the feet will not remain in the boat, each shoe or device must be able to be released by the rower without using his hands or with a single quick hand action of pulling on one easily accessible strap or release device.

 

  USRowing - The Rules of Rowing 2018 Edition

3-108 FOOTGEAR RELEASE (*)

(a) In all boats, the foot stretchers, shoes or other devices holding the feet of the Rowers shall be a type which allows the Rowers to get clear of the boat with no delay.

(b) Where shoes or other devices holding the feet will remain in the boat, each shoe or device shall be independently restrained such that the heel will not lift more than three inches (7.5 cm) above the foot board to which it is anchored.

 

  RCA Rules and Regulations

Complete RCA Rules Document

Foot Stretchers-Shoes come out of the boat

The shoes release from the foot stretcher, usually with a quick turning of the foot. The important aspect is to ensure that each shoe is able to be released by the rower without using his/her hands or via a single quick hand action of pulling on one easily accessible strap or release device.

The heels on this type of foot stretcher MUST not be tied down as this would be contrary to the safety features of this type of foot stretcher where the shoes are intended to come out of the boat with the athlete.