Race entry fees are $15 per person. R2 races are $30 per team or $15 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). NEW this year will be a TEAM race for the fun class. Register for the FUN class with a friend and race together!
East Fork Lewis Raft (R-4)Mass Start:
2 person teams
Any raft designed for Class IV-V whitewater may be used.
Mass start by an official starter just below Sunset Falls.Any raft designed for Class IV-V whitewater may be used.
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.
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! 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.
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
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.
- 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} *Click HERE to see Guages on our home page
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
