The 8 km Albert Park Grand Prix  was a new event for 2009.  It will feature a mass start, and a starting grid with pole position awarded to the sculler judged to be fastest by the organisers. The race will comprise of two anti clockwise laps of the lake.

Instructions for competitors are available here
Accompanying maps are here.

PLEASE print the instructions and maps and study them so you have a good understanding of all phases of the event.