The Rules of the Water govern:

• Conduct and safety on the water.

According to the Regulation on the Protection of the Rotsee and its shores of 30th April 2013, the Rotsee may only be used for rowing training from May 1st until October 15th.

All members of the Swiss Rowing Association preparing for a national or an international regatta are entitled to train on the Rotsee.

Notice for any use must be submitted in advance to the Luzern-Rotsee Rowing Centre Foundation and is subject to charge. Squad sessions of the Swiss Rowing Association as well as training involving the three Lucerne rowing clubs are exceptions to this regulation.

For training purposes, international regatta teams can obtain the right to hospitality for a fee from the Lucerne-Rotsee Rowing Centre Foundation.

In order to counteract overuse of the Rotsee, its use for other sports is allowed in only exceptional cases and with the permission of the Lucerne-Rotsee Rowing Centre Foundation

Training on the Rotsee

To ensure safety, a buoy rope will be installed when the lake is in use for rowing from May 1^st until October 15^th for a clear delineation of the lanes. The Lucerne-Rotsee Rowing Centre Foundation is responsible for its installation. The lake may only be crossed at the start and finish zones.

• Rowing towards the start must be on the Rowing Centre side (south shore) and towards the destination, on the Sedel side (north shore);

• The distance to the shores must be at least 30 metres on both sides of the lake;
• Crossing the lake is allowed only in the start zone or after the finishing line. Only rowing in full lengths is permitted. Passing over the centre rope is generally forbidden;
• Launching and docking boats is only allowed at the designated landing stage;
• In accordance with shipping regulations, the Rotsee ferry has right of way;
• Coaching is only allowed on the designated places at the boat storage and finish area (1'750 - 2'000m).
  
  
  
  
  
  
• The use of amplifiers (megaphones etc.) as well as cycling along the lakeside paths is generally forbidden.

Regattas

• The regatta organiser shall issue regatta-specific regulations.

Bathing

Bathing in the lake, apart from the public baths in Ebikon-Rotsee, is generally forbidden.

Motorboats

The use of motorboats for training purposes in not permitted.

Teams which do not adhere to the Rules on the Water can be removed from the lake