Upper Klamath Race April 19 & 20
Posted in News on April 11th, 2008 by admin – Be the first to commentThe upcoming Upper Klamath race is a can’t miss trip since $20 entry fee includes shuttles from Ashland. For those of you that have done the Upper Klamath, the shuttle is a long one. Thank you to Next Adventure in Portland for providing the shuttle.
Safety is coordinated by 20 year UK vet Steve Walters who has recruited many other seasoned guides and to assist him. UK river runners with at least 10 years of experience on that run will coach paddlers through the lines on Saturday.
We are expecting a fun higher water Class IV level which will cover the rocks normally exposed in the summer. Saturday, April 19th is a practice day and April 20th is the actual race.
Details:
- 7 miles, Class (IV+ to V)
- Mass start by division at Frain Ranch, finish at State Line Falls.
- Divisions include; kayak, paddle raft (14 feet or less in length, 3 thwarts, 6 paddlers or less, cataraft, and unlimited.
- High water cutoff=4,500cfs, low water cutoff=1,000cfs.
Saturday Schedule:
- Saturday 7:30am SHARP: all competitors meet forshuttle. Meeting place = Ashland Albertsons parking lot. From I-5 south, take a right off the freeway, drive approximately 200 meters, the large Albertsons parking lot will be to your right.
- 8:15am – Depart for JC Boyle/Spring Island put in.
- 9:45am – Arrive at the put in. All competitors quickly rig boats and gear up.
- 10:15am – All participants safety meeting. Establish pod leaders and groups.
- 10:45am – 1st pod shoves off, all other pods staged and depart at 5 minute intervals.
- 11:45am – Stop above Caldera Rapid, river left, for a scout and snack.
- 12:15 – 1st pod drops into Caldera, remaining pods shove off at 5 minute intervals.
- 1:45 – 2:00pm – All competitors gather at take out river left below State Line for run debrief and discussion.
- 2:30 – Load shuttle vehicles for drive to Ashland.
- 3:00 – Depart take out (exact take out will be determined later but will be at or very close to State Line Access).
- 4:15 – Arrive Albertsons parking lot.
- 4:45 – Meet for food and refreshments at a venue to be determined.
Sunday Schedule:
- All timelines and locations still apply. The only difference will be stop at Frain Ranch and start race there. Safety boaters and camera personnel willhave a 15 minute head start to stage.
- 4:45 – At a venue in Ashland for chili feed and awards ceremony.
General Information
- The 1st Annual Upper Klamath Downriver Race is part of the Western Whitewater Championship Series (WWCS) which is endorsed by the United States Rafting Association (USRA).
- This series will be run with adherence to rules set forth by the International Rafting Federation (IRF) as these rules may apply.
- All WWCS events will be ran in accordance of all local regulations (permits), be insured by the American Canoe Association (ACA), and demonstrate environmental awareness at all times. WWCS entrance fees will be kept to an absoluteminimum with the goal to simply cover costs such as permit fees, insurance, fuel, etc. The UK race fee is a mere $20 per competitor which includes all shuttles.
- Volunteers are welcome. All participants are required to be safe, have fun, paddle hard, and develop positive river communities. Questions? Contact USRA President : Tim Brink at nomadyellow@yahoo.com.
