diff --git a/rowers/models.py b/rowers/models.py
index 390a9844..f0ced8e5 100644
--- a/rowers/models.py
+++ b/rowers/models.py
@@ -1686,7 +1686,7 @@ class GeoCourse(models.Model):
     distance = models.IntegerField(default=0)
     name = models.CharField(max_length=150, blank=True)
     country = models.CharField(max_length=150, blank=True)
-    notes = models.CharField(blank=True, max_length=200,
+    notes = models.CharField(blank=True, max_length=500,
                              verbose_name='Course Notes')
     updated = models.DateTimeField(default=timezone.now, blank=True)