2014 Northwest Creeking Competition

Come kick off the 2014 Northwest Creeking Competition on April 12-13, 2014!

We are excited to be back for our ninth consecutive year!

The NWCC is a thriving 2 day event and one of the biggest races in the country! The event boasts 2 amazing race courses on both the E.F. Lewis R. and Canyon Creek. The event headquarters is set at scenic Sunset Falls Campground where participants can enjoy a great view of racers negotiating beautiful Sunset Falls , enjoy a great BBQ, music, and a all around fun time! Day two competitors head over to Canyon Creek to challenge themselves on one of the best race courses in the nation!

Races

Race entry fees are $15 per day (online) per person.  We will have expert and pro classes for men's and women's KI categories. Boat length restriction is 8'11" ft. This length restriction allows all current creek boat designs. Longboat class has no length restriction.


- Saturday Races -

East Fork Lewis Down River Sprint:

Racers will compete in timed single boat heats, according to schedule, paddlers will negotiate class 4 and 5 whitewater. The race course consists of boulder-gardens, ledges and waterfalls. Racers will compete for the fastest overall times in each class: men's & women's K1 short and long boat, IK (inflatable kayak), and R2 (two per. raft teams).


East Fork Lewis Raft Mass Start:

2 person teams

Any raft designed for Class IV-V whitewater may be used.

Mass start by an official starter approximately .5 mile above Sunset Falls .
Starting order from beach based on highest card pulled from a deck of cards.
Ties = redraw.

 Highest cards = most downriver starting position.

False start= that boat goes to the most upriver starting position.

Finish= river left beach/rock just above  Horseshoe Falls .

International Rafting Federation (IRF) rules in effect when applicable (no intentional blocking of a faster competitor, no intentional touching of the physical person of other competitors, good sportsmanship at all times, etc.)

Course officials have the right to dismiss any entrant from competition should they see fit.

Points earned will be in accordance with WWCS standards. For reference go to: Oregon Rafting Teamonline


Kayak Mass Start East Fork Lewis:
The Kayak Mass Start is exactly what it sounds like! Kayakers race head-to-head and the first racer's bow to cross the finish line wins! Hard-shell length restriction- 8'11". 

- Sunday Races -


Canyon Creek Kayak Challenge:

 Same as the down river sprint (above). Expect steeper and more challenging rapids.


Canyon Creek Raft (R2)  Challenge:

2 person teams

Any raft designed for Class IV-V whitewater may be used.

Course is the same as the kayak course

International Rafting Federation (IRF) rules in effect when applicable (no intentional blocking of a faster competitor, no intentional touching of the physical person of other competitors, good sportsmanship at all times, etc.)

Course officials have the right to dismiss any entrant from competition should they see fit.

Points earned will be in accordance with WWCS standards. For reference go to: Oregon Rafting Teamonline


RACE RULES:

Racers will be expected to come prepared in proper gear in order to participate in the race! Don't show up to race in shorts! It will be spring in the Northwest which means dress appropriately. Dry suits are not mandatory but are STRONGLY encouraged. Competitors must bring proper safety and rescue equipment (water, rescue bags, first aid kits, etc..). Boat length restriction is 8'11" ft for the short boat class.