Human behavior.
Never fails to intrigue me.
Rivers.
Never fail to fascinate me.
The synergy of humans running rivers, an abstract of life itself, a synapse of energies which create a mirror of being.
We can learn a lot from a simple river trip.
Last weekend the boys we’re tied up for 48 hours with the Wind Race.
This coming weekend we roll down to the North Fork of the American so I wasn’t too surprised when only Ox and Oyster showed up Saturday morning for a Canyon Creek run.
Oh sure everyone had an excuse/reason; mom’s in town, bachelor party in Vegas, flying back from spring break in Arizona(x2), gotta work.
For what might be the same reason folks rubber neck when driving by an accident about 8 kayakers showed up at the put in. Of course we didn’t disappoint. We ran 90% of the drops fairly well, it was just that the 10% was an 18 footer we body hucked sideways. Sure we might have seen the guard rocks we got hung up on had we scouted it, but we won't be able to scout during the Canyon Creek Race, training makes one stronger, IF ya can survive it.
Once all control was lost and we were peering the wrong way into a bad situation, during the next millisecond the concept of fate and luck crossed my mind.
Tchaikovsky explored the concept of fate with his Fourth Symphony and described it as, “ This is Fate, that fateful force which prevents the impulse to happiness from entirely achieving its goal, forever on jealous guard lest peace and well being should ever be attained in complete and unclouded form, hanging above us like the sword of Damacoles, constantly and unremittingly poisoning the soul. Its force is invisible and can never be overcome. Our only choice is to surrender to it, and to languish fruitlessly”.
Ox and I surrendered to gravity as we body gutted the reversal at the base of Big Kahuna and languished fruitlessly in the frothy run out. Kayakers watched, and our teammates will hear about it from a safe distance.
Human behavior, classical music, whitewater.
When it all comes it apart it all comes together.
Yin and Yang, another day on the river with ORT.
Tim
Check out the vid by Corey Morton at:
http://wondermidget.blogspot.com/
Sunday, March 30, 2008
Sunday, March 23, 2008
2008 ORT Wind Race
Season Kickoff for the:
2008 Western Whitewater Championship Series (WWCS)
What a blast.
29 racers suited up to brave the cold rainy weather, early start time, and wrath from mom for not attending Easter dinner to attend the first downriver Upper Wind race in 14 years.
Joe Stumpfel in his super mongo Wave Hopper was the only racer to break the 20 minute barrier finishing the roughly 3 mile (Class III-IV+) course in 19minutes:17seconds.
At approximately 6.7 feet on the gauge at race time the Upper Wind held on to it’s reputation of being technical while still smashing paddlers with solid holes.
Ram’s Horn was said to humble several fatigued paddlers on this day.
Dave Hagmeier proved yet again that he is the man to beat in a cataraft, while Greg Mallory beat all comers in the competitive under 9 feet kayak class. Greg represents what is right about competition, his inner strength and modest demeanor was unmatched. I really hope you get to meet Greg on the river someday.
The California Women tactfully took full advantage of their downriver starting position and cleverly held a solid line throughout the first 1/3rd of the race completely disallowing ORT an opportunity to pass. When the channel finally widened up just above Initiation, ORT snuck by on the inside but blew their exit line after the first big ledge which let the opportunistic ladies from Cali to slip by. ORT was again forced to wait patiently for an opening and about 4 boulder gardens later were able to crank by just above Ram’s Horn. Our line at the Horn wasn’t real clean but it was good enough to take a solid lead and settle in for the remainder of the gorge.
At the finish line we waited anxiously for new ORT recruit and first year paddler Matt King who had never seen this section of stout water before. Additionally, he was racing it (R2) in a 12 foot Aire Puma with a classmate he had just “drug” off the campus who may have only been in a raft a few times, ever. We let out a big cheer as this crew finally came around the corner, Matt with a big grin and his bro with the thousand yard stare.
Back at the cabin racers and volunteers were stoked with some spicy chili served up by ORT, Easter Eggs by Kate and April, and PBR which was donated by Zach from ECHO River Trips.
83% of the racers went home with gear or prizes provided by:
Gerber Knives
River Connection
Whitewater Designs
Cascade Outfitters
Next Adventure
NRS
WRSI
A very special thanks for:
Event insurance and timing provided by Bob and Kerry of the Northwest Rafters Association (NWRA) who will be hosting the 25th annual Upper Clackamas Whitewater Festival May 16th – 18th.
Registration and event support by Mark Rettmann.
Shuttle and tent by Next Adventure.
Gerber knives and parking by Rob Virostek of kayakattack.com.
And of course the great folks at Aire, Aquabound, WRSI, and Immersion Research, who continue to provide the boys with the best equipment on the river.
Come join the fun next year with practice on Saturday March 21st and the race on Sunday March 22nd.
Next stop on the WWCS is the North Fork of the American April 5th.
ORT, we are more than just a whitewater rafting team,
Tim
EVENT RESULTS
Long Boat Kayak
1st Joe Stumpfel 19:17
2nd Austin Rathman 20:04
3rd Nate Bell 22:06
4th Christie Glissmeyer 22:48
Kayak (Under 9 feet)
1st Greg Mallory 21:42
2nd Tony Skirvanek 22:33
3rd Rob Virostek 23:10
4th Jim Kennedy
5th Roberta Grant
6th Luke Spencer
Cataraft---Times “rained out”
1st Dave Hagmeir
2nd Zachary Collier
3rd Val Shaull
Paddle Raft
1st Oregon Rafting Team (ORT) 22:44
2nd California Women 23:17
3rd Bigfoot (R2) 27:09
4th ORT Rookies (R2) 28:55
http://www.oregonraftingteam.com/
2008 Western Whitewater Championship Series (WWCS)
What a blast.
29 racers suited up to brave the cold rainy weather, early start time, and wrath from mom for not attending Easter dinner to attend the first downriver Upper Wind race in 14 years.
Joe Stumpfel in his super mongo Wave Hopper was the only racer to break the 20 minute barrier finishing the roughly 3 mile (Class III-IV+) course in 19minutes:17seconds.
At approximately 6.7 feet on the gauge at race time the Upper Wind held on to it’s reputation of being technical while still smashing paddlers with solid holes.
Ram’s Horn was said to humble several fatigued paddlers on this day.
Dave Hagmeier proved yet again that he is the man to beat in a cataraft, while Greg Mallory beat all comers in the competitive under 9 feet kayak class. Greg represents what is right about competition, his inner strength and modest demeanor was unmatched. I really hope you get to meet Greg on the river someday.
The California Women tactfully took full advantage of their downriver starting position and cleverly held a solid line throughout the first 1/3rd of the race completely disallowing ORT an opportunity to pass. When the channel finally widened up just above Initiation, ORT snuck by on the inside but blew their exit line after the first big ledge which let the opportunistic ladies from Cali to slip by. ORT was again forced to wait patiently for an opening and about 4 boulder gardens later were able to crank by just above Ram’s Horn. Our line at the Horn wasn’t real clean but it was good enough to take a solid lead and settle in for the remainder of the gorge.
At the finish line we waited anxiously for new ORT recruit and first year paddler Matt King who had never seen this section of stout water before. Additionally, he was racing it (R2) in a 12 foot Aire Puma with a classmate he had just “drug” off the campus who may have only been in a raft a few times, ever. We let out a big cheer as this crew finally came around the corner, Matt with a big grin and his bro with the thousand yard stare.
Back at the cabin racers and volunteers were stoked with some spicy chili served up by ORT, Easter Eggs by Kate and April, and PBR which was donated by Zach from ECHO River Trips.
83% of the racers went home with gear or prizes provided by:
Gerber Knives
River Connection
Whitewater Designs
Cascade Outfitters
Next Adventure
NRS
WRSI
A very special thanks for:
Event insurance and timing provided by Bob and Kerry of the Northwest Rafters Association (NWRA) who will be hosting the 25th annual Upper Clackamas Whitewater Festival May 16th – 18th.
Registration and event support by Mark Rettmann.
Shuttle and tent by Next Adventure.
Gerber knives and parking by Rob Virostek of kayakattack.com.
And of course the great folks at Aire, Aquabound, WRSI, and Immersion Research, who continue to provide the boys with the best equipment on the river.
Come join the fun next year with practice on Saturday March 21st and the race on Sunday March 22nd.
Next stop on the WWCS is the North Fork of the American April 5th.
ORT, we are more than just a whitewater rafting team,
Tim
EVENT RESULTS
Long Boat Kayak
1st Joe Stumpfel 19:17
2nd Austin Rathman 20:04
3rd Nate Bell 22:06
4th Christie Glissmeyer 22:48
Kayak (Under 9 feet)
1st Greg Mallory 21:42
2nd Tony Skirvanek 22:33
3rd Rob Virostek 23:10
4th Jim Kennedy
5th Roberta Grant
6th Luke Spencer
Cataraft---Times “rained out”
1st Dave Hagmeir
2nd Zachary Collier
3rd Val Shaull
Paddle Raft
1st Oregon Rafting Team (ORT) 22:44
2nd California Women 23:17
3rd Bigfoot (R2) 27:09
4th ORT Rookies (R2) 28:55
http://www.oregonraftingteam.com/
Wednesday, March 19, 2008
Wind Race
It is so on.
For the schedule and weekend activities go to:
http://www.oregonraftingteam.com/events.shtml
Click on the more details tab under the Wind Race.
This event will be like no other:
Free bowl of gourmet chili for the racers.
Not quite as free PBR to wash it down.
Easter Egg hunt for the kiddos (chronological age).
Silent auction.
A slight touch of ORT philosophy.
Sweet prizes from supporters such as:
Whitewater Designs
WRSI
NRS
Gerber
River Connection
Next Adventure
AIRE
Timing and event insurance provided by the Northwest Rafters Assocation (NWRA).
Race endorsed by the United States Rafting Association (USRA).
Boaters interested in helping with safety please be at the racers meeting which will take place at the put in race day, 10am.
Kayakers, paddle rafts, cats, other river runners, what a sweet day this will be for our entire river community.
Do not fail
To learn from
The pure voice of an
Ever-flowing mountain stream
Splashing over the rocks.
- Morihei Ueshiba
For the schedule and weekend activities go to:
http://www.oregonraftingteam.com/events.shtml
Click on the more details tab under the Wind Race.
This event will be like no other:
Free bowl of gourmet chili for the racers.
Not quite as free PBR to wash it down.
Easter Egg hunt for the kiddos (chronological age).
Silent auction.
A slight touch of ORT philosophy.
Sweet prizes from supporters such as:
Whitewater Designs
WRSI
NRS
Gerber
River Connection
Next Adventure
AIRE
Timing and event insurance provided by the Northwest Rafters Assocation (NWRA).
Race endorsed by the United States Rafting Association (USRA).
Boaters interested in helping with safety please be at the racers meeting which will take place at the put in race day, 10am.
Kayakers, paddle rafts, cats, other river runners, what a sweet day this will be for our entire river community.
Do not fail
To learn from
The pure voice of an
Ever-flowing mountain stream
Splashing over the rocks.
- Morihei Ueshiba
ORT TRAINING, new recruits.
River Athletes,
We have had several inquiries lately regarding joining our small clan of whitewater warriors, so here's a quick Q+A.
Do you need prior experience?
No.
Do you have to make every practice and every race?
No, but we do take attendance and those who are more committed will more likely be chosen for the Red Team.
How many crews/teams do you have?
We have enough equipment to run 3 teams (18 paddlers) per race.
What do I need to bring?
Synthetic type under layers (fleece, wool socks, under armour, etc), sneakers, gas money, nylon sweat pants or similar,
--we have extra pfds, helmets, splash tops but if you do have river gear bring it.
What kind of things can I do to get in shape for paddling?
Sustained cardio exercise of some type(swimming, running, cycling, martial arts) for 30 minutes, weight training, stretching especially yoga, eating well.
What is the practice schedule?
We have a practice or race every Saturday from 3-22-2008 to 6-14-2008.
We may even throw a Sunday practice in on occassion.
We also get out once at 6pm during the week on the Willamette, meeting at a parking area about 300 meters downstream from OMSI. Days vary to accommodate, will have to keep an eye on your email.
We always are looking for more paddlers, questions or interest contact Tim at (503)830-0630.
We have had several inquiries lately regarding joining our small clan of whitewater warriors, so here's a quick Q+A.
Do you need prior experience?
No.
Do you have to make every practice and every race?
No, but we do take attendance and those who are more committed will more likely be chosen for the Red Team.
How many crews/teams do you have?
We have enough equipment to run 3 teams (18 paddlers) per race.
What do I need to bring?
Synthetic type under layers (fleece, wool socks, under armour, etc), sneakers, gas money, nylon sweat pants or similar,
--we have extra pfds, helmets, splash tops but if you do have river gear bring it.
What kind of things can I do to get in shape for paddling?
Sustained cardio exercise of some type(swimming, running, cycling, martial arts) for 30 minutes, weight training, stretching especially yoga, eating well.
What is the practice schedule?
We have a practice or race every Saturday from 3-22-2008 to 6-14-2008.
We may even throw a Sunday practice in on occassion.
We also get out once at 6pm during the week on the Willamette, meeting at a parking area about 300 meters downstream from OMSI. Days vary to accommodate, will have to keep an eye on your email.
We always are looking for more paddlers, questions or interest contact Tim at (503)830-0630.
Thursday, March 6, 2008
Canyon Creek Trip Log
FIRE IT UP
Last Saturday.1050cfs at Amboy, level to 1 inch above the "unit".
Safety and video provided by Sam Drevo of enrgkayaking(who are having a swift water safety class coming up inMarch).
Willie was also on hand to assist us and prep for the upcoming Canyon Creek Race April 12th. A variety of other pdx paddlers were available to provide assistance thus reinforcing the community philosophy of ORT and the support of the Portland whitewater boating community.
Pictures are worth a thousand words so I'll keep this short.
On this particular day our lines weren't always cleanbut the trip was safe. That's why you call it practice. Hard work has paid off as evidenced by the fact that 3 of our 4 paddlers (2-R2s) have been running rivers less than 3 years yet they were still solid through out the day especially given the adverse cirumstances/difficulty of going big in a raft at stout flows.
I am truly thankful and honored to compete and train with these men.
This compilation by long time bro Cody Moss-http://picasaweb.google.com/codymoss73/ORTCanyonCreek3108
Last Saturday.1050cfs at Amboy, level to 1 inch above the "unit".
Safety and video provided by Sam Drevo of enrgkayaking(who are having a swift water safety class coming up inMarch).
Willie was also on hand to assist us and prep for the upcoming Canyon Creek Race April 12th. A variety of other pdx paddlers were available to provide assistance thus reinforcing the community philosophy of ORT and the support of the Portland whitewater boating community.
Pictures are worth a thousand words so I'll keep this short.
On this particular day our lines weren't always cleanbut the trip was safe. That's why you call it practice. Hard work has paid off as evidenced by the fact that 3 of our 4 paddlers (2-R2s) have been running rivers less than 3 years yet they were still solid through out the day especially given the adverse cirumstances/difficulty of going big in a raft at stout flows.
I am truly thankful and honored to compete and train with these men.
This compilation by long time bro Cody Moss-http://picasaweb.google.com/codymoss73/ORTCanyonCreek3108
Monday, March 3, 2008
2008 Western Whitewater Championship Series
Sponsored by the Oregon Rafting Team LLC (ORT)
Endorsed by the United States Rafting Association
(USRA)
The WWCS was designed to promote the sport of whitewater paddle raft racing in the western United States. All paddlers and supporting boating communities are encouraged to participate therefore kayak, cataraft, and an unlimited category of racers will be amongst the competitors. It is the intent of this series to reward the most well developed overall skill sets of each team and individual participants, while fostering interest and generating cohesion amongst our associative river communities.
Points will be awarded to the competitors for the overall WWCS title in their respective divisions (Men’s paddle raft, Women’s paddle raft, Men’s kayak, Women’s kayak, Cataraft, Unlimited).
In best determining the overall skills sets of the competitors, the following events will be rated as:
Mandatory- this event must be attended if you perceive that your team or self is indeed the best boater in this region.
Optional- points can be attained towards the overall points lead, yet to actually win your overall division you must have attended each of the mandatory events.
Weighting – some events will be weighted more heavily than others regarding points. This may be at least partially attributed to the importance of developing/supporting this particular event and river community. Factors taken into account include; longevity, organization, accuracy of timing, generating interest, ability to bring communities together, accuracy in recording results, etc.
POINTS SCALE : (1-5)
Example 1 : The event is weighted a 5. This means the 1st place boat will earn 5 points, 2nd place 4 points, 3rd place 3 points.
Example 2 : The event is weighted a 3. 1st place earns 3 points, 2nd place 2 points, 3rd place 1 point.
March 22nd, 23rd
Upper Wind River : Carson, WA
Coordinators : Oregon Rafting Team (ORT)
IV+, 3 mile downriver.
Paddle rafts, kayaks, catarafts, unlimited.
Optional, 5
April 12th
Canyon Creek Extreme Race : Southwestern Washington
Coordinators : Next Adventure
V, .5 mile waterfall sprint.
Kayaks, inflatable kayaks, paddle rafts, unlimited.
Optional, 5
April 19th, 20th
Upper Klamath River : Keno, OR
Coordinators : ORT, Northwest Rafter’s Association (NWRA)
IV+, 7 mile downriver.
Paddle rafts, kayaks, catarafts, unlimited.
Mandatory, 5
May 2nd, 3rd
Cal-Salmon River : Orleans, CA
Coordinator : Paul Gamache, Caliproducts
IV+, 5 mile downriver.
Paddle rafts, kayaks, catarafts, unlimited.
Mandatory, 5
May 16th-19th
Upper Clackamas River
Coordinators : NWRA, Next Adventure
III+, V : 1 mile downriver, slalom, boatercross.
Paddle rafts, kayaks, catarafts, oared rafts.
Mandatory, 4
May 31st-June 2nd
North and South Fork Payette Rivers:USRA National Whitewater Championships
Coordinators : Sam Goff, Bill Driscoll, Payette Boise River Festival (PBR)
IV+ 4 mile downriver, slalom, sprint, boatercross, kayak rodeo.
Paddle rafts, kayaks, catarafts.
Mandatory, 10. (Double points awarded at this event only)
June 13, 14th
Wenatchee River : Wenatchee, WA
Coordinator : Paul Gamache
III, 4 mile downriver, kayak rodeo.
Paddle rafts, kayaks.
Optional, 3.
October 10, 11th
Burnt Ranch Gorge
Coordinator : Paul Gamache
IV+, 2 mile downriver.
Exhibition. Great event but currently outside of the racing season.
Of the 7 events only 4 are required to attend (Mandatory).
CONTACTS
Tim Brink (ORT)
President USRA
503-830-0630
yellownomad@yahoo.com
Sam Goff (PBR Festival)
208-859-8343
pbr.revival@hotmail.com
Paul Gamache (Cal-Salmon, Wenatchee, Burnt Ranch)
707-484-8370
Paulgamache@gmail.com
Bob Mosier (NWRA)
503-235-9940
rmosier@msn.com; rmosier@wwarchitects.com
Luke Spencer (Next Adventure)
503-341-4268
eddyhopperluke@gmail.com
Kerry Walsh (NWRA)
503-705-5367
kwalsh@tms-usa.com
Monika (CA Women)
530-414-1839
caliwomen@gmail.com Continued next page.
Gary Schoeneker
541-382-1514
hdrogary@yahoo.com
Sam Drevo (eNRG Kayaking)
503-887-5033
sam@eNRGkayaking.com
Boats – Kayaks, no requirements but must be deemed safe by event coordinators. Rafts, must not exceed 14 feet in length and have 3 thwarts.
Teams – not to exceed 6 paddlers unless in unlimited division, co-ed teams will be scored in the men’s category.
Safety gear required, at a minimum; Type III-V pfd, helmet, spare paddles or oars for rafts/catarafts, first-aid kit in each boat, rescue rope in each boat.
Race coordinators have the right to inspect all competitors (looking for competent skill level and sobriety only) and their gear prior to the race. If one cannot comply with safety requests they will be dismissed from the competition without refund.
Paddle raft races will be ran in a head to head format conditions permitting. Adherence to International Rafting Federation (IRF) rules will be attempted whenever possible and/or if a dispute arises that cannot be immediately resolved by event coordinators. http://www.intraftfed.com/
For more information to include point series standings go to:
http://caliproduct.blogspot.com/2008/01/wwcs-2008.html
Endorsed by the United States Rafting Association
(USRA)
The WWCS was designed to promote the sport of whitewater paddle raft racing in the western United States. All paddlers and supporting boating communities are encouraged to participate therefore kayak, cataraft, and an unlimited category of racers will be amongst the competitors. It is the intent of this series to reward the most well developed overall skill sets of each team and individual participants, while fostering interest and generating cohesion amongst our associative river communities.
Points will be awarded to the competitors for the overall WWCS title in their respective divisions (Men’s paddle raft, Women’s paddle raft, Men’s kayak, Women’s kayak, Cataraft, Unlimited).
In best determining the overall skills sets of the competitors, the following events will be rated as:
Mandatory- this event must be attended if you perceive that your team or self is indeed the best boater in this region.
Optional- points can be attained towards the overall points lead, yet to actually win your overall division you must have attended each of the mandatory events.
Weighting – some events will be weighted more heavily than others regarding points. This may be at least partially attributed to the importance of developing/supporting this particular event and river community. Factors taken into account include; longevity, organization, accuracy of timing, generating interest, ability to bring communities together, accuracy in recording results, etc.
POINTS SCALE : (1-5)
Example 1 : The event is weighted a 5. This means the 1st place boat will earn 5 points, 2nd place 4 points, 3rd place 3 points.
Example 2 : The event is weighted a 3. 1st place earns 3 points, 2nd place 2 points, 3rd place 1 point.
March 22nd, 23rd
Upper Wind River : Carson, WA
Coordinators : Oregon Rafting Team (ORT)
IV+, 3 mile downriver.
Paddle rafts, kayaks, catarafts, unlimited.
Optional, 5
April 12th
Canyon Creek Extreme Race : Southwestern Washington
Coordinators : Next Adventure
V, .5 mile waterfall sprint.
Kayaks, inflatable kayaks, paddle rafts, unlimited.
Optional, 5
April 19th, 20th
Upper Klamath River : Keno, OR
Coordinators : ORT, Northwest Rafter’s Association (NWRA)
IV+, 7 mile downriver.
Paddle rafts, kayaks, catarafts, unlimited.
Mandatory, 5
May 2nd, 3rd
Cal-Salmon River : Orleans, CA
Coordinator : Paul Gamache, Caliproducts
IV+, 5 mile downriver.
Paddle rafts, kayaks, catarafts, unlimited.
Mandatory, 5
May 16th-19th
Upper Clackamas River
Coordinators : NWRA, Next Adventure
III+, V : 1 mile downriver, slalom, boatercross.
Paddle rafts, kayaks, catarafts, oared rafts.
Mandatory, 4
May 31st-June 2nd
North and South Fork Payette Rivers:USRA National Whitewater Championships
Coordinators : Sam Goff, Bill Driscoll, Payette Boise River Festival (PBR)
IV+ 4 mile downriver, slalom, sprint, boatercross, kayak rodeo.
Paddle rafts, kayaks, catarafts.
Mandatory, 10. (Double points awarded at this event only)
June 13, 14th
Wenatchee River : Wenatchee, WA
Coordinator : Paul Gamache
III, 4 mile downriver, kayak rodeo.
Paddle rafts, kayaks.
Optional, 3.
October 10, 11th
Burnt Ranch Gorge
Coordinator : Paul Gamache
IV+, 2 mile downriver.
Exhibition. Great event but currently outside of the racing season.
Of the 7 events only 4 are required to attend (Mandatory).
CONTACTS
Tim Brink (ORT)
President USRA
503-830-0630
yellownomad@yahoo.com
Sam Goff (PBR Festival)
208-859-8343
pbr.revival@hotmail.com
Paul Gamache (Cal-Salmon, Wenatchee, Burnt Ranch)
707-484-8370
Paulgamache@gmail.com
Bob Mosier (NWRA)
503-235-9940
rmosier@msn.com; rmosier@wwarchitects.com
Luke Spencer (Next Adventure)
503-341-4268
eddyhopperluke@gmail.com
Kerry Walsh (NWRA)
503-705-5367
kwalsh@tms-usa.com
Monika (CA Women)
530-414-1839
caliwomen@gmail.com Continued next page.
Gary Schoeneker
541-382-1514
hdrogary@yahoo.com
Sam Drevo (eNRG Kayaking)
503-887-5033
sam@eNRGkayaking.com
Boats – Kayaks, no requirements but must be deemed safe by event coordinators. Rafts, must not exceed 14 feet in length and have 3 thwarts.
Teams – not to exceed 6 paddlers unless in unlimited division, co-ed teams will be scored in the men’s category.
Safety gear required, at a minimum; Type III-V pfd, helmet, spare paddles or oars for rafts/catarafts, first-aid kit in each boat, rescue rope in each boat.
Race coordinators have the right to inspect all competitors (looking for competent skill level and sobriety only) and their gear prior to the race. If one cannot comply with safety requests they will be dismissed from the competition without refund.
Paddle raft races will be ran in a head to head format conditions permitting. Adherence to International Rafting Federation (IRF) rules will be attempted whenever possible and/or if a dispute arises that cannot be immediately resolved by event coordinators. http://www.intraftfed.com/
For more information to include point series standings go to:
http://caliproduct.blogspot.com/2008/01/wwcs-2008.html
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