Winter got you frosted?

Start warming up for the 2006 WKC Cedar River Race!!
March 3-4, 2007

 

 

 

 

 

The Northwest Whitewater Cup Series kicks off the weekend of March 3-4, 2007 with the annual Cedar River Race! Come on out to support the Seattle area’s whitewater slalom site! There will be race classes for all ages and abilities. So whether you’re a junior or master, beginner or expert, paddle a plastic boat or race boat, prefer a kayak or canoe, come join the fun!

Events

Slalom:
Class II+ to III, 18 gates, 2 runs combined for total time

Beginner & Cadet Slalom:
Class II, Approximately 9 gates from last drop above bridge to finish, 2 runs combined for total time

Sprint Downriver:
From top to bottom of slalom course (no gates)

Classic Downriver:
From top of slalom course in Landsburg to Dorre Don; this is about a 35 minute
course of continuous class II+/III- whitewater

Boatercross:
From top to bottom of slalom course (no gates)
Four plastic boats, head-to-head
Two boats advance to the next round (Maximum boat length 8.5 feet)

Preliminary Schedule (Updated 2/12/07)

Friday, March 2, 2007
Slalom Course Construction (Volunteers needed)
Once the slalom course is set, it will be open for practice through the start of the race on Sunday!

Saturday, March 3, 2007
All day Slalom Practice
11:00 AM Sprint downriver race
1:00 PM Boatercross
3:00 PM Classic downriver race
3:30 Slalom race registration closes

Sunday, March 4, 2007
9:30 AM Slalom racers’ meeting
10:30 AM Slalom race start
Post-race Course deconstruction & Awards

Volunteers are needed for timing and gate judging. Please contact the race director to sign up.

Come enjoy our local training and race site and experience the race weekend! For more details, please visit nwwhitewater.org or contact Joel Martin at joelmart@comcast.net .

Venue
Located southeast of Seattle, the Cedar River slalom site is situated on City of Seattle and King County property where the Issaquah-Hobart road crosses the river at Landsburg. This is a permanent slalom training site. An old railroad grade, now a trail, follows the river downstream from the slalom course for almost 20 miles towards Lake Washington.

Directions
From Seattle, go east on I-90 and take the Front Street exit in Issaquah. After passing through Issaquah, Front Street changes its name to the Issaquah-Hobart Road. Follow this road for about 20 minutes to where the road crosses the river.

Alternatively, take Highway 18, exit at the Issaquah-Hobart road and head towards Hobart. The river is about 5 minutes away.

Cost
$10 race registration ($5 for additional classes)
$10 ACA event membership (No additional charge with current ACA membership card; must have card with you!)

Camping
Camping available at nearby Kanaskat-Palmer State Park
See http://www.parks.wa.gov/parkpage.asp?selectedpark=Kanaskat%2DPalmer&pageno=1 for details.

 

Event Sponsors
American Canoe Association (ACA)
Washington Kayak Club (WKC)
League of Northwest Whitewater Racers