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2006 OFFICIAL PROGRAM
11 EVENT SCHEDULE 15 ROWING TERMINOLOGY 16 EQUIPMENT SPECIFICATIONS 24 MAP OF SITE AND VENUES 25 VENDOR LOCATOR
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Welcome to the Forty-second Regatta A letter from the Board of Directors
Water and Fire A story by Pulitzer Prize winner Gail Caldwell
A Tribute to D ’ Arcy MacMahon The Regatta thanks a founding member
Charity in the Name of Rowing An update on the HOCR Charity Program
Finish Area Launching Site ( FALS ) Managing the eagerness of dock launching
John Cooke ( 1937 - 2005 ) Remembering a long time volunteer
Ernestine Bayer ( 1909 - 2006 ) Our farewell to the pioneer of women ’ s rowing
A Sincere Thanks to our Sponsors Learn more about our this year ’ s sponsors
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2006 race viewing guide
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