Race entry fees are $10 per person. R2 races are $20 per team or $10 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.
RACE DESCRIPTIONS
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 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".
Canyon Creek Extreme Creeking Challenge:
Same as the down river sprint (above). Expect steeper and more challenging rapids.
Canyon Creek Down River Rafting 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
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.
CATEGORIES:
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---Down River Challenge---
IK Men's + Women's
K1 Men's
K1 Women's
K1 Men's + Women's Longboat
R2 Two Person Raft Teams
---Head to Head Kayak Mass Start---
Men's & Women's K1+ IK |
--Creeking Challenge--
(timed heats)
K1 Men’s Pro
K1 Men's Expert
K1 Women’s
R2 Two Person Raft Teams
IK |
SCHEDULE:
Satuday |
Sunday
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-8:30am Registration Opens
-10:30am IK and K1 start on the EFL
-2:30pm Raft Races Begin
-3:30pm Kayak Mass Start
-5:30 BBQ at Sunset Falls Park
-7:30 Awards Ceremony |
No Registration
-11:00am IK and K1 races start C.C.
-3:00pm raft races start
-5:30pm awards start at Canyon Creek take out |
We need volunteers! Contact Michele Adams, Northwest Creeking Competition, volunteer coordinator for more details
