Ask "check the rowing flag" to ask for the colour and status of the CUCBC (Cambridge University Combined Boat Clubs) Flag. Green:
There are no restrictions on which crews may boat. Yellow:
Boating is restricted to University crews, first VIIIs, men's crews in the top 2 divisions of the May Bumps and women's crews in the top division of the May Bumps as well as first fours and tub pairs.
Members of crews permitted to boat under a Yellow Flag may do so in fours or small boats (i.e. single and double sculls and pairs) with the express permission of the Club Captain and/or Boatman. Red/Yellow:
The river is closed, except to tub pairs between Jesus Lock and Chesterton and University crews with the express permission of their Head Coach. Red:
The river is closed to all crews.
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