tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-53492371663320949322024-03-05T14:45:43.993-08:00NW Creeking Competition April 11th & 12th 2015NW Creeking Competitionhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12446141739669685953noreply@blogger.comBlogger39125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349237166332094932.post-60185121292241786532015-04-08T11:45:00.000-07:002015-04-08T11:48:34.678-07:002015 Northwest Creeking Competition Information<h2>
For updates, please refer to the NWCC <a href="https://www.facebook.com/nwcreekcomp" target="_blank">Facebook</a> page.</h2>
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April 11th come kick off the 2015 NWCC, presented by Next Adventure and supported by our local retail sponsors Alder Creek, Andy & Bax, and Kayak Shed! We are all incredibly proud and excited to be back for another year of epic boating!
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The NWCC is a thriving two day event and one of the biggest races in the country! The event boasts two amazing race courses on both the East Fork Lewis River 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 an all-around fun time! Day two competitors head over to Canyon Creek to challenge themselves on one of the best race and most beautiful courses in the nation!
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Your entry fees include races, food Saturday evening, beverages, a raffle ticket, and a 2015 NWCC T-Shirt! We provide course safety, support and timing.
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Race Rules:
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Race Results are organized by gender, class (your skill level) and category (craft). It takes 3 racers to make a category. (River Board, SUP, I-K will get lumped in if less than 2 show up.)
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When signing up, choose what class best represents you based on the following definitions:
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Pro: You are a sponsored or professional boater. ‘Nuff said.
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Expert: You are the dedicated boater who really gets after it as often as you can. This category is for everyone who has experience boating class IV/V water and is ready to bring your best game.
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Fun: You are the boater who is here for the camaraderie and the accomplishment. You like the challenge of class IV/V water but only race recreationally for fun. If this level of kayaking is at the top of your comfort zone consider the team category for the support and the good lines.
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*NO drinking before the races! Anyone found drinking prior to their race run will be automatically disqualified.
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Craft Categories include: K1 Short Boat, K1 Long Boat, K2, Team (two racers taking on the course together), Inflatable Kayak, Raft, and other whitewater appropriate craft with 3 racers to make a category.
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Racers will be expected to come prepared in proper immersion 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 to the event (water, float bags, throw ropes, first aid kits, etc.). You are required to have inflated float bags in your boat during the race.
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Races
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Race entry fees are $15 per day (online) or $25 per day (on site) per person. We will have fun, expert, and pro classes for men's and women's K1 categories. Short boat length restriction is 8'11" ft. This length restriction allows all current creek boat designs. Longboat class has no length restriction.
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Saturday April 11th 2015
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East Fork Lewis Down River Sprint Time Trials:
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Racers will compete in timed single boat heats, according to the schedule below, paddlers will negotiate class IV and V- 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, K2, Team, IK (inflatable kayak), and R2 (two per raft teams). There will be shuttle support for boaters who wish to compete in multiple categories.
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East Fork Lewis Raft Mass Start:
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2 person teams. Any raft designed for Class IV-V- whitewater may be used. Mass start by an official starter approximately .5 miles 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 Team online.
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Kayak Mass Start East Fork Lewis:
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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! This mad dash starts from a ways above Sunset (exact starting location depends on flows), and finishes right below the falls. Weekend Warriors, speed demons and everyone in between go head to head in this winner take all spectacular. Hard-shell length restriction- 8'11". Note: We may limit the number of participants due to safety concerns.
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Register for Lewis River.
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Canyon Creek Kayak Challenge:
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Same as the down river time trials (see above). Expect steeper and more challenging rapids. Due to time constraints, you may only compete in one category for this race. This exhilarating race follows the classic run from the top of Thrasher through Hammering Spot, concluding just above Toby’s.
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Canyon Creek Raft (R2) Challenge:
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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 Team online.
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Schedule
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NWCC 2015 - Schedule of Events
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Saturday
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8:30 Registration Opens at Sunset Falls Campground
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9:00/9:30/10:00 AM Shuttle from Copper Creek Confluence - For Practice Runs
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10:00 AM Registration Closes
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10:30 AM MANDATORY Competitor’s Meeting - following meeting, shuttle to Mass Start Race
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11:00 AM Mass Start Race - Kayaks & Rafts FIRST race is Kayak Mass Start followed immediately by the Raft Mass Start.
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11:30 AM Time Trial Racing Begins - Be Ready in the Eddy Time Trail (all classes including raft R-2 time trials) begin immediately following raft mass start and end around 3:30 PM. Racing will continue as long as there are racers in the eddy.
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11:30 AM Shuttles from Copper Creek Confluence Begin
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4:30 PM Shuttles from Copper Creek Confluence End
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5:30 BBQ Provided by Next Adventure at Sunset Falls Park
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7:30 Volunteer Recognition & Raffle, Awards Ceremony, Event Raffles and more Festivities at
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Sunset Falls Park
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Sunday
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NO Registration: All racers for Canyon Creek must pre-register online or register at Sunset Falls Campground on Saturday Morning.
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10:30 AM MANDATORY Competitors Meeting at Forest Service Parking Lot.
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10:45 AM Shuttles to Canyon Creek Put-in Begin from Forest Service Parking Lot
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11:30 AM Racing Begins at Thrasher
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12:30 PM Shuttles from Forest Service Parking Lot to Canyon Creek Put-in End
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1:30 PM Shuttles from Canyon Creek Take-out to Forest Service Parking Lot Begin
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1:30-2 PM Canyon Creek Race is completed
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3:00 PM Shuttles from Canyon Creek Take-out to Forest Service Parking Lot End
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3:30 PM Awards Ceremony for Canyon Creek Race at Forest Service Parking Lot Begin
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Pickup / Departure:
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East Fork Lewis Race Course
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Check out the map of the East Fork Lewis Race Course. Scroll over the right icon that reads "traffic" and choose "terrain" view for closer look at the course!
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Canyon Creek Race Course
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Check out the map of the Canyon Creek Race Course. Scroll over the right icon that reads "traffic" and choose "terrain" view for closer look at the course!
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Drop Off / Return:
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East Fork Lewis Race Course
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Check out the map of the East Fork Lewis Race Course. Scroll over the right icon that reads "traffic" and choose "terrain" view for closer look at the course!
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Things to Bring:
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Float Bags and all other required safety equipment, camping gear, cash for raffle, common sense.
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*NO drinking before the races! Anyone found drinking prior to their race run will be automatically disqualified*
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There is no water available at the campground, so be sure to bring plenty of water.
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Mandatory Meeting at Sunset Falls 10:30am 4/11/2015 - & Forest Service Parking Lot at Canyon Creek Sunday 4/12/2015 at 10:30am.
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Your entry fee includes races, food Saturday evening AND camping, a raffle ticket, a 2015 NWCC T-Shirt and more! Register online now to save $10
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To register, just navigate over to April and click on the date. If you wish to participate in both the Canyon Creek and Lewis River competitions, you must register for each one individually.NW Creeking Competitionhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12446141739669685953noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349237166332094932.post-61739831591065972032014-04-04T08:34:00.002-07:002014-04-04T08:34:30.181-07:00Finalized Schedule of Events<br />
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<span style="font-family: Times;">Next Adventure: <a href="http://nextadventure.net/2013-northwest-creeking-competition.html"><span style="color: #0000f5;">http://nextadventure.net/2013-northwest-creeking-competition.html</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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NW Creeking Competitionhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12446141739669685953noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349237166332094932.post-17662017872689957422014-02-28T14:56:00.000-08:002014-02-28T15:08:18.926-08:002014 Northwest Creeking Competition <div id="yui_3_14_0_1_1393628063782_996" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; padding: 0px;">
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<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';">We are excited to be back for our ninth
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<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';">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!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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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.</span></i></b><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';">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).<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman';">Mass start by an official starter
approximately .5 mile above Sunset Falls . Starting order from beach based
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Hard-shell length restriction- 8'11". <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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rules in effect when applicable (no intentional blocking of a faster competitor,
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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
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NW Creeking Competitionhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12446141739669685953noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349237166332094932.post-75416902054013965852013-04-24T14:58:00.001-07:002013-04-24T14:58:18.114-07:00Aw, shucks, Canoe and Kayak Magazine!Recently posted by Canoe and Kayak Magazine. <a href="http://www.canoekayak.com/travel/western-us/top-5-reasons-to-race-in-next-years-nwcc/#04d998d603" target="_blank">A little lovin for the NWCC</a>.NW Creeking Competitionhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12446141739669685953noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349237166332094932.post-25369551202168326322013-04-22T17:07:00.001-07:002013-04-29T13:40:19.159-07:002013 NW Creek Comp ResultsHere are the complete results for the 2013 NW Creeking Competition - both East Fork Lewis and Canyon Creek races. A big shout out to all our sponsors, volunteers, racers, and other participants!<br />
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Do you have any pictures of the races or other activities over the weekend? Want to talk about your lines? Feel free to comment below, and let us see your pictures. We're also over on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/nwcreekcomp" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, where we'll soon have over 150 pictures of racers in action posted - feel free to tag yourself in any of those photos.<br />
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These results will be rolled into the <a href="http://www.wwchampionship.org/" target="_blank">Western Whitewater Championship Series</a> points by Wednesday of this week. <br />
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<b>Saturday, 4/20: East Fork Lewis</b><br />
John's Swimming Hole took it's toll today. Sometimes multiple times.<br />
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The weather was supposed to be a bit sunnier, but the level was good for racing.<br />
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It was an interesting weekend, wasn't it? I didn't get to see a lot of the action as I was moving folks from points A to B, but I heard about a whole lot. What was your favorite thing about the weekend? Take any great photos? Share both of them by posting them in comments here!<br />
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As soon as I get finalized results, I'll post them here as well.<br />
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Thanks all!<br />
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There it is folks. The last rainy spell we had spiked the EFL, but it appears to be cresting. Forecast intermittent rain may keep it from falling too fast. Looks like we got a race on our hands. I'm not a full-time professional river-forecasting guy, but that's what it looks like to me.<br />
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And with that, I'm signing out to head up to Sunset. If you're competing, stop by the Next Adventure hospitality tent (or as I like to think of it, "Hasspitality Tent".) Introduce yourself if you're a reader, and I can probably find something you'll like. I'll likely also be driving shuttle, so I'll be around.<br />
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See you there, and see you back online with results as soon as they are available to post. If you get any good pictures, please share. And, of course, we'll see you next year.<br />
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Sam Hass<br />
<br />NW Creeking Competitionhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12446141739669685953noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349237166332094932.post-31235140323372641632013-04-19T14:10:00.001-07:002013-04-19T14:10:49.226-07:00NW Creek Comp - 100% Community!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span id="goog_1969408581"></span><span id="goog_1969408582"></span>Great news this year. Since the Creek Comp is organized and run by a dedicated team of volunteers, and anyone can pitch in and help out, this year all of our shirts will identify us as volunteers. We're labelled as volunteers, so we're all welcome to pitch in and help out.NW Creeking Competitionhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12446141739669685953noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349237166332094932.post-80682231036733435702013-04-18T20:59:00.000-07:002013-04-18T20:59:18.350-07:00Some sick looking trophies<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Well, nuts. Now I wish I'd trained more, because this year's trophies are awesome. Thanks to our sponsor, <a href="http://saltwoodpaddles.com/" target="_blank">Saltwood Paddles</a>, for generously providing them!<br />
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<br />NW Creeking Competitionhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12446141739669685953noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349237166332094932.post-35619745958755315782013-04-18T20:36:00.001-07:002013-04-18T20:36:32.024-07:00New Sponsor to Welcome Aboard<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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We're happy to have a new sponsor on board - <a href="http://fluxwater.com/" target="_blank">FLUX</a>. They're a group of women involved in some cool outdoor sports, inspiring others to stretch their limits, too. They've offered a free clinic in any of their sports to be added to the raffle/prize mix. Thanks!<br /><br />NW Creeking Competitionhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12446141739669685953noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349237166332094932.post-74045446877722635432013-04-18T14:52:00.000-07:002013-04-18T14:52:33.015-07:00Some more details on Raft Races this weekend<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Here's some more detailed information for the Raft races:<br />
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2 person teams Any raft designed for Class IV-V whitewater may be used.<br />
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Mass start by an official starter approximately .5 mile above Sunset Falls.<br />
Starter will give a 30 second warning, the start will occur at the starters discretion in the following 30 seconds.<br />
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Stern of the boat must be touching the shore or rocks if its too shallow, no assistance can be provided from shore such as pushing the boat out from a third party.<br />
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Starting order from beach based on highest card pulled from a deck of cards. Ties = redraw. Highest cards = most downriver starting position.<br />
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Finish= river left beach/rock just above Horseshoe Falls.<br />
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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.)<br />
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Course officials have the right to dismiss any entrant from competition should they see fit. Points earned will be in accordance with WWCS standards.<br />
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NW Creeking Competitionhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12446141739669685953noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349237166332094932.post-81330018633856710462013-04-17T12:07:00.000-07:002013-04-17T12:07:31.161-07:00Online Registration Closes Thursday at Noon<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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Online registration for the NWCC closes Thursday, April 19, at Noon. After this, you'll have to register Saturday morning for EFL and/or Canyon Creek. There is no Sunday registration for the Canyon Creek race. Also, the day-of registration price is $20 per race, and cash only!<br />
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This just in as well - fine draft beer (thank you Ninkasi!) will be available <b>AFTER THE RACES</b> for $2/ticket, or 3 tickets for $5. Raffle tickets are $1 apiece, or the "I'm Feeling Lucky" package of 25 tickets for only $20. Heck, it got Mayah a new boat at the Film Festival last year.<br />
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Register at <a href="http://nextadventure.net/2013-northwest-creeking-competition.html" target="_blank">Next Adventure</a> or <a href="http://aldercreek.com/northwest-creeking/details/31283/north-west-creeking-competition" target="_blank">Alder Creek</a>. You don't have to register both places, but if you want to save at least $5 (that's 3 beers), you do have to register before Noon on Thursday.NW Creeking Competitionhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12446141739669685953noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349237166332094932.post-45335710616408809172013-04-17T10:47:00.001-07:002013-04-17T10:47:45.447-07:00Thanks, Watershed!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<a href="http://drybags.com/" target="_blank">Watershed</a> generously donated 4 bags to our raffle and prizes - 2 dry bags and 2 mesh gear bags. <span class="messageBody" data-ft="{"type":3}">Keep
it dry or get it dry - any of the 4 is totally worth a raffle ticket or
2.</span>NW Creeking Competitionhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12446141739669685953noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349237166332094932.post-84022300284047457252013-04-15T11:16:00.000-07:002013-04-15T11:16:01.634-07:00To get you excited about this weekend, <a href="http://vimeo.com/64029609" target="_blank">here's</a> footage from the recent Wind River race. Looks like fun, eh?<br />
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<br />NW Creeking Competitionhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12446141739669685953noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349237166332094932.post-6786796436863553522013-04-11T14:41:00.001-07:002013-04-17T16:17:48.000-07:00Shout out to our Sponsors!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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We couldn't run the NW Creek Comp without the support of some world-class organizations. They support the local community - be sure you support them!<br />
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<a href="http://nextadventure.net/" target="_blank">Next Adventure</a>, <a href="http://aldercreek.com/" target="_blank">Alder Creek Kayak and Canoe</a>, <a href="http://andyandbax.com/" target="_blank">Andy and Bax</a>, <a href="http://okcc.org/" target="_blank">Oregon Kayak and Canoe Club</a>, <a href="http://kayakshed.com/" target="_blank">KayakShed</a>, <a href="http://astralbuoyancy.com/" target="_blank">Astral</a>, <a href="http://kokatat.com/" target="_blank">Kokatat</a>, <a href="http://wernerpaddles.com/" target="_blank">Werner</a>, <a href="http://snapdragondesign.com/" target="_blank">Snap Dragon Design</a>, <a href="http://pyranha.com/" target="_blank">Pyranha</a>, <a href="http://nrsweb.com/" target="_blank">Northwest River Supply</a>, <a href="http://sweetprotection.com/" target="_blank">Sweet Helmets</a>, <a href="http://saltwoodpaddles.com/" target="_blank">Saltwood Paddles</a>, <a href="http://neosportusa.com/" target="_blank">Neo Sport</a>, <a href="http://rackattack.com/" target="_blank">Rack Attack</a>, <a href="http://liquidlogickayaks.com/" target="_blank">Liquidlogic</a>, <a href="http://keenfootwear.com/" target="_blank">Keen</a>, <a href="http://pelican.com/" target="_blank">Pelican</a>, <a href="http://seattlesportsco.com/" target="_blank">Seattle Sports</a>, <a href="http://drybags.com/" target="_blank">Watershed</a>, <a href="http://ninkasibrewing.com/" target="_blank">Ninkasi Brewing</a>, <a href="http://shredready.com/" target="_blank">Shred Ready</a>, <a href="http://accentpaddles.com/" target="_blank">Accent Paddles</a>, <a href="http://salamanderpaddlegear.com/" target="_blank">Salamander</a>, <a href="http://www.mountainhardwear.com/" target="_blank">Mountain Hardware</a>, <a href="http://marmot.com/" target="_blank">Marmot</a>, <a href="http://www.fluxwater.com/" target="_blank">FLUX Water</a>, and <a href="http://sierradesigns.com/" target="_blank">Sierra Designs</a>.NW Creeking Competitionhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12446141739669685953noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349237166332094932.post-86411663191728295502013-04-10T17:41:00.002-07:002013-04-11T14:07:14.960-07:002013 Creek Comp Schedule<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 17px;">If you're already sold on the idea of racing, here's just the schedule info for you. Please remember 2 things:</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 17px;"><b>1) You must attend the mandatory competitor's meeting to get a bib and race.</b></span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 17px;"><b>2) There is no on-site registration on Sunday. If you're doing the Canyon Creek Race Sunday, you have to register on-site Saturday morning, or online prior to the event.</b></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 17px;"><b>Saturday, April 20</b></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 17px;">9 am - Shuttle from Copper Creek/EFL confluence</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 17px;">9:30 am - Shuttle from Copper Creek/EFL confluence</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 17px;">10 am - Shuttle from Copper Creek/EFL confluence</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 17px;">10 am - Registration Closes</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 17px;">10 am - Safety Team Meeting <b>@ Registration Tent</b></span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 17px;">10:30 am - ***Mandatory Time Trial Competitors' Meeting*** <b>@ Registration Tent</b>. Bibs will be distributed at competitors meeting. You must be present to receive a race bib and be permitted to race. Racing begins immediately following the competitor's race.</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 17px;">TBA - Mass Start Raft Race. Time Trial racing beings immediately after conclusion of MSRR.</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 17px;">11:00 am - Shuttles from Copper Creek/EFL confluence resume.</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 17px;">TBA - (15 minutes after the end of Time Trial Race) Mass Start Safety Team Meeting <b>@ Registration Tent</b></span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 17px;">TBA - (30 minutes after end of Time Trial Race) ***Mandatory Mass Start Competitors' Meeting*** <b>@ Registration Tent</b>. Bibs will be distributed at competitors meeting. You must be present to receive a race bib and be permitted to race. Mass Start Race begins immediately following competitors meeting.</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 17px;">4:30 pm - Shuttles from Copper Creek/EFL confluence end.</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 17px;">5:30 pm - BBQ at <b>Sunset Falls Park</b></span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 17px;">7:30 pm - Volunteer Recognition & Raffle, Awards Ceremony, Event Raffle</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 17px;"><b>Sunday, April 21</b></span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 17px;">***No Registration on Sunday*** - All racers for Canyon Creek must either pre-register online or register at Sunset Falls Campground on Saturday morning.</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 17px;">10:30 am - ***Mandatory Canyon Creek Competitors' Meeting*** <b>@ Forest Service Parking Lot</b>. Bibs will be distributed at competitors meeting. You must be present to receive a race bib and be permitted to race.</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 17px;">10:45 am - Shuttles to Canyon Creek put-in from <b>FS Parking Lot</b> begin.</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 17px;">11:30 am - Racing Begins</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 17px;">1 pm - Shuttles to Canyon Creek put-in from <b>FS Parking Lot</b> end.</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 17px;">1 pm - Shuttles from Canyon Creek take-out to <b>FS Parking Lot</b> begin.</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 17px;">TBA - Racing Ends</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 17px;">TBA - Awards Ceremony at <b>Forest Service Parking Lot</b> (Approximately 90 minutes after conclusion of race.)</span><br />
<span style="background-color: white; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 17px;">3:30 pm - Shuttles from Canyon Creek take-out to <b>FS Parking Lot</b> end.</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 17px;">See you there!</span>NW Creeking Competitionhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12446141739669685953noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349237166332094932.post-56790294577952137312013-04-10T10:53:00.001-07:002013-04-10T13:00:03.991-07:00Details on the 2013 NWCC<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Tahoma, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">April 20th, come kick off the 2013 NWCC! We are excited to be back for our eighth consecutive year!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Tahoma, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">2011 was a epic high water year and as boaters we are always happy to have ample flow. But we also know that Mother Nature calls the shots and that year she spoke clearly as unrelenting rainfall soaked the NW.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Tahoma, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Along with epic water levels Mother Nature also miraculously unlocked the gorge in Canyon Creek freeing thousands of jammed logs which most agreed would never break free in our lifetime. When the word came down the line that high water had cleared the logs in Canyon Creek NW paddlers rejoiced and the NWCC decided to reinstate the Canyon Creek Race on Sunday. But then as race day approached water levels spiked drastically and it was clear once again that Mother Nature was not cooperating.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Tahoma, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">An alternate course would be used for Saturday's race on the East Fork Lewis and the Canyon Creek Race would be cancelled due to high water. Racers would have to wait yet another year to race on Canyon Creek.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Tahoma, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">The following year we were finally able to race on the famed Canyon Creek once again. This two day format is back again. With the community, local retailers, and manufacturers all rallying around this event it's sure to be another great year. Come join us to volunteer, race, spectate, or all of the above!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Tahoma, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Race entry fees are $15 (online), $20 per person day-of. 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.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Tahoma, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">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).</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Tahoma, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">2 person teams Any raft designed for Class IV-V whitewater may be used. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Tahoma, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Mass start by an official starter approximately .5 mile above Sunset Falls. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Tahoma, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Starting order from beach based on highest card pulled from a deck of cards. Ties = redraw. Highest cards = most downriver starting position. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Tahoma, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">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. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Tahoma, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">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". </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Tahoma, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Sunday Races=, April 21, 2013</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Tahoma, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Canyon Creek Kayak Challenge: Same as the down river sprint (above). Expect steeper and more challenging rapids.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Tahoma, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">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.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Tahoma, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">RACE RULES: - Wear appropriate gear. 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. - High water course reassessment and cut off points: East Fork Lewis @ Hiesson 2800cfs {not rising} / Canyon Creek nr Amboy 1400 cfs {not rising} *See Guages on the NWCC home page.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Tahoma, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Saturday 4/20:</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Tahoma, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">8:30am Registration Opens</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Tahoma, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">10:00 AM Registration Closes </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Tahoma, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">10:30am 10:30am MANDATORY Racer Meeting @ registration tent (must be present to receive bib)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Tahoma, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><b>NO drinking before the races! Anyone found drinking prior to their race run will be automatically disqualified</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Tahoma, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">11am Shuttles from Copper Creek / EFL confluence begin (Larry's House)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Tahoma, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">FIRST race is Raft Mass Start at 11AM</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Tahoma, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Time Trial (all classes) begin immediately following raft mass start and end around 3pm</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Tahoma, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">3:30pm MANDATORY Kayak Mass Start RACER Meeting (must be present to receive bib)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Tahoma, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">5:30 BBQ at Sunset Falls Park</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Tahoma, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">7:30 Volunteer Recognition, Awards Ceremony, Raffle, and more festivities!!!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Tahoma, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Sunday 4/21:</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Tahoma, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">NO Registration (<b>all racers for Canyon Creek must pre-register online or register at Sunset Falls Campground on Saturday Morning</b>);</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Tahoma, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">10:45am Shuttles to Canyon Creek put-in from FS Parking Lot begin</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Tahoma, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">11:30am Time Trial Races Begin</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Tahoma, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">1:00pm Shuttle to Put-in END and Shuttles from take out back to FS Lot begin</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Tahoma, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">4:00pm AWARDS at Forest Service Lot.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Tahoma, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Float Bags and all other required safety equipment, camping gear, cash for raffle, common sense. *NO drinking before the races! Anyone found drinking prior to their race run will be automatically disqualified. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Tahoma, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Your entry fee includes both days races, food Saturday evening, beverages, a raffle ticket, and a 2013 NWCC T-Shirt! We provide course safety, support and timing.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Tahoma, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">RACE RULES: -It takes 3 to make a class. Juniors, SUP, I-K will get lumped in if less than 2 show up. <b>*NO drinking before the races! Anyone found drinking prior to their race run will be automatically disqualified.</b> 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.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Tahoma, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">NO refunds. The race can be cancelled or changed at any time due to conditions beyond our control.</span></div>
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A partial list of our sponsors this year:<br />
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Next Adventure<br />
Alder Creek Kayak and Canoe<br />
Andy and Bax<br />
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We appreciate all of their contributions. And remember, without your support, they can't continue to support us! NW Creeking Competitionhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12446141739669685953noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349237166332094932.post-76523693097130179882013-04-06T12:59:00.000-07:002013-04-06T12:59:30.383-07:00Schwag for the raffle is starting to roll in! Thanks, <a href="http://www.andyandbax.com/" target="_blank">Andy and Bax</a>!<br />
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<br />NW Creeking Competitionhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12446141739669685953noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349237166332094932.post-56851369258260955362013-04-04T12:21:00.001-07:002013-04-04T12:21:25.894-07:00Visual Info for 2013 Creek CompFor the visually-oriented, or folks coming in from out of town, here's a <a href="https://maps.google.com/maps/ms?vps=2&hl=en&ie=UTF8&oe=UTF8&msa=0&msid=201388902053637092413.000464555d9f2a2ced447" target="_blank">Google Map</a> to some handy landmarks for both Saturday and Sunday's races.NW Creeking Competitionhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12446141739669685953noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349237166332094932.post-40277976164043945742013-02-11T16:39:00.006-08:002013-02-11T16:39:56.365-08:00Date Announced for 2013 Northwest Creeking CompetitionThis year's event will be held April 20-21, 2013.<br />
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As with past years, the competition will be based at Sunset Falls Campground in Yacolt, Washington.<br />
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This event is 100% volunteer-powered, and organizers have been hard at work this winter making sure the stage is set for the best NWCC yet.<br />
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More details to come!NW Creeking Competitionhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12446141739669685953noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349237166332094932.post-14567581335161428502012-04-25T22:20:00.000-07:002012-04-25T22:20:00.949-07:00<div style="text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;">Despite the unforeseen challenges on Sunday do to higher then normal water, we did the best we could to gather and record accurate times </span></span><br />
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The Kayak Shed has joined in on the fun. Thanks for becoming a part of this years event, we are stoked to have your support!<br />
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Holding it down in the Columbia River Gorge! <br />
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Check out the Shed online <a href="http://www.kayakshed.com/">www.kayakshed.com/</a><br />
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Thanks Again<br />
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