Tue 9 May 2006
Where: The race will be held on the Puntledge River (Comox area), Vancouver Island.
When: Saturday, June 03rd to Sunday, June 4th (updates at http://www.bc-ww.com )
How much: the registration fee is 10$. Winner takes all.
Who: This is an experts only whitewater downriver race. The race is open to everyone, who is familiar with class 5 creeking. Participants must be registered for the Puntledge River Fest, forms will be available at the race. Every participant must carry a first aid kit, throwbag and a pin-kit. The Puntledge River Fest is a great event and it worthwhile staying for the whole weekend, especially since a solid snow pack promises solid creeking in the area not only on the Puntledge.
Volunteers: We are looking for volunteers to help us organise the event. We look for people to safetyboat, throwbag, and time. Contact Jakub or Jan if you are interested in helping out.
The River:
Puntledge River
Schedule:
There will be one timed run.
Friday night and Saturday morning: Registration
Saturday 9:00 am to 5:00 pm Warm-up runs on the upper Puntledge
Sunday 12:00 pm - 02:00 pm Race
Sunday 3:00 pm Winner gets announced
Please visit Puntledge River Fest site to find out more. The race is part of this event.
Contact:
Jakub Drnec: jakub@drnec.cz
Jan Dettmer: jan@open-canoe.de

