Races
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.
Saturday April 11th 2015
East Fork Lewis Down River Sprint Time Trials:
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.
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 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.
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! 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.
Register for Lewis River.
Sunday:
Canyon Creek Kayak Challenge:
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.
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 Team online.
Schedule
NWCC 2015 - Schedule of Events
Saturday
8:30 Registration Opens at Sunset Falls Campground
9:00/9:30/10:00 AM Shuttle from Copper Creek Confluence - For Practice Runs
10:00 AM Registration Closes
10:30 AM MANDATORY Competitor’s Meeting - following meeting, shuttle to Mass Start Race
11:00 AM Mass Start Race - Kayaks & Rafts FIRST race is Kayak Mass Start followed immediately by the Raft Mass Start.
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.
11:30 AM Shuttles from Copper Creek Confluence Begin
4:30 PM Shuttles from Copper Creek Confluence End
5:30 BBQ Provided by Next Adventure at Sunset Falls Park
7:30 Volunteer Recognition & Raffle, Awards Ceremony, Event Raffles and more Festivities at
Sunset Falls Park
Sunday
NO Registration: All racers for Canyon Creek must pre-register online or register at Sunset Falls Campground on Saturday Morning.
10:30 AM MANDATORY Competitors Meeting at Forest Service Parking Lot.
10:45 AM Shuttles to Canyon Creek Put-in Begin from Forest Service Parking Lot
11:30 AM Racing Begins at Thrasher
12:30 PM Shuttles from Forest Service Parking Lot to Canyon Creek Put-in End
1:30 PM Shuttles from Canyon Creek Take-out to Forest Service Parking Lot Begin
1:30-2 PM Canyon Creek Race is completed
3:00 PM Shuttles from Canyon Creek Take-out to Forest Service Parking Lot End
3:30 PM Awards Ceremony for Canyon Creek Race at Forest Service Parking Lot Begin
Pickup / Departure:
East Fork Lewis Race Course
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!
Canyon Creek Race Course
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!
Drop Off / Return:
East Fork Lewis Race Course
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!
Things to Bring:
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*
There is no water available at the campground, so be sure to bring plenty of water.
Mandatory Meeting at Sunset Falls 10:30am 4/11/2015 - & Forest Service Parking Lot at Canyon Creek Sunday 4/12/2015 at 10:30am.
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
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.
