Transcript 4-Miler course start/finish area N Pointing down the canal, southeasterly, on the right hand side. Actual start/finish between first two cottonwood trees.

4-Miler course start/finish area
N
Pointing down the canal,
southeasterly, on the right
hand side.
Actual start/finish between
first two cottonwood trees
Approaching first bridge (1000 meters)
Careful as waterway narrows for
bridge abutments
Entering Lake Union
Approaching first turn (right)
Entering Lake Union
Check out the wind direction and velocity
on this windsock. This will affect water
conditions appropriately.
Heading south on Lake Union
Looking toward downtown
Speed Buoys
Two of these buoys are to your
immediate left at this point
Approaching the south end
AGC Building. Gold letters
clearly visible.
Approaching the south end
Large red “can” buoy now becoming
visible. It is immediately opposite the
AGC building
Approaching the south end turn
Red buoy fully visible, but don’t initiate
your turn too soon.
In the south end (left hand) turn
Approach the red buoy passing to
the right of it
In the south end turn
This is the apex (farthest point)
of the south end turn – view is
on the port side looking north
Ending the south end turn
Still viewing the buoy on your
port side but your bow will be
pointing north
Heading to the north turn
There is a single white
apartment building that is built
over the water, aim generally
towards it or between the only
two tall buildings visible
Heading to the north turn
It is a straight shot to the
north turn, do NOT follow
the circumference of the
lake at the south end
Heading to the north turn
As you get closer you’ll
start steering slightly left of
the apartments and the tall
buildings to set up for the
turn
Heading to the north turn
Note on the way into this
area you’ll be passing two
more small yellow speed
buoys on your port side.
Note also that the
commercial waterway traffic
like this has the right of way.
You will be crossing the
traffic pattern in this turn.
Heading into the north turn
The beginning of the north
turn is marked by this
sailboat dock (note masts)
that protrudes out farther
than any other dock. White
sign on the end of it.
Heading into the north turn
At this point you can start
turning towards the right side
of the green metal “can” buoy
at the north end by Gasworks
Park.
Beginning the north turn
The sign
In the north turn
This is one of the most
hazardous portions, make sure
you yield if necessary as you are
crossing the traffic pattern.
In the north turn
Pass to the right of the green
buoy, between it and the
Gasworks wall.
Completing the north turn
Passing the buoy is the end
of the north turn, you should
be pointed appropriately once
you pass it and heading
straight towards the bridge
opening. The powerline
tower is a good object to
point towards AFTER you
pass the buoy.
Exiting the north turn
From here it is a straight shot to
the canal opening but aim for
the smaller draw bridge or
powerline tower
Approaching the bridges
Do NOT follow the contour of
the waterway here, it opens up
to the right. If you do, you will
row farther and potentially
collide with club rowers
launching from LWRC docks.
Through the bridges
Careful as it narrows
significantly here. Watch the
canal wall on the right but stay
on the right side under the
bridge.
Bridge/waterway
centerline
Into the canal
View from under the bridge.
1000 meters to go. It opens up
a bit so move to the right side of
the waterway.
Note the powerline tower
alignment
500 Meters to go
This flag is off port side and it is
the 500 meter mark.
Nearing the finish
The finish, same as the start, is the
last two large cottonwood trees near
the SPU dock. There should be a
flagger.
The finish
As always, stay to the right, and
row through the finish, do NOT stop
until the entire boat is well past the
line. DO NOT impede finishers
behind you, row on.
Start/Finish line
Do NOT stop here