Westfield River Wildwater Races

in United States at Knightville Dam and Huntington DPW Yard

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  • Expert Tandem Race
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    Location: Knightville Dam, Rte. 112

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  • Expert Single Race
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    Location: Knightville Dam, Rte. 112

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  • Classic Tandem Race (formally known as the Novice race)
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    Location: Huntington DPW Yard, Rte. 112, downtown

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  • Classic Single Race (formally known as the Novice race)
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    Location: Huntington DPW Yard, Rte. 112, downtown

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  • T-Shirt Only - Available On-site Race Day
    Event entry not included

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  • Withdrawn

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Event Details

Register early and save money! Entry fee will increase by $5 after April 3rd.

PRE-REGISTRATION ONLY THIS YEAR!!!
There will be NO day-of registration in order to accommodate new insurance guidelines.
Don’t be disappointed and left out of the event – REGISTER ONLINE NOW
Registration closes April 21 at 6PM.

START TIMES:
Expert Races: 9:30AM @ Knightville Dam, Rte. 112, Huntington, MA
Classic Races: 11 AM @Huntington DPW Yard, Rte. 112, downtown Huntington, MA

2022 Event Category Class & Description

EXPERT TANDEM - 5-Mile or 12-Mile, 2 paddlers
Class/Description:
OC-2 5-Mile: Two Paddlers, any canoe
OC-2 Seniors 5-Mile: Two paddlers, both over 50 years old, any canoe
OC-2 Mens Rec 12-Mile: Two male paddlers, recreational canoe
OC-2 Womens Rec 12-Mile: wo female paddlers, recreational canoe
OC-2 Mixed Rec 12-Mile: Two paddlers, one male/one female, recreational canoe
OC-2 Seniors Rec 12-Mile: Two paddlers, both over 50 years old, recreational canoe
OC-2 JR/SR 12-Mile: Two paddlers, one 16 or under, one over 25, any canoe
K-2 12-Mile: Two paddlers, any kayak

EXPERT SINGLE - 5-Mile or 12-Mile, 1 paddler
Class/Description:
OC-1 5-Mile: One paddler, any canoe
K-1 Men 5-Mile: One male paddler, any kayak
K-1 Women 5-Mile: One female paddler, any kayak
OC-1 12-Mile: One paddler, any canoe 12 miles 1
K-1 Men 12-Mile: One male paddler, any kayak 12 miles 1
K-1 Women 12-Mile: One female paddler, any kayak 12 miles 1

CLASSIC TANDEM - 8 Mile, 2 paddlers
Class/Description:
OC-2 8-Mile: Two paddlers, any canoe
OC-2 Local 8-mile: Two paddlers, both from any of the 4 Western MA Counties, any canoe
OC-2 Mens Rec 8-mile: Two male paddlers, recreational canoe
OC-2 Mixed 8-Mile: Two paddlers, one male/one female, any canoe
OC-2 Mixed Rec 8-Mile: Two paddlers, one male/one female, recreational canoe
OC-2 Female Rec 8-Mile: Two female paddlers, recreational canoe
OC-2 Seniors Rec 8-Mile: Two paddlers, both over 50 years old, recreational canoe
OC-2 JR/SR Male 8-Mile: Two paddlers, one male 16 or under, one over 25, any canoe
OC-2JR/SR Female 8-Mile: Two paddlers, one female 16 or under, one over 25, any canoe
OC-2 Coleman 8-Mile: Two paddlers, Coleman canoe
OC-2 Aluminum 8-Mile: Two paddlers, aluminum canoe

CLASSIC SINGLE - 8 Mile, 1 paddler
Class/Description:
OC-1 8-Mile: One paddler, any canoe 8 miles 1
K-1 Short 8-Mile: One paddler, kayak under 13' 4" 8 miles 1
K-1 Long 8-Mile: One paddler, kayak over 13' 4" 8 miles 1
K-1 Female 8-Mile: One female paddler, any kayak 8 miles 1

Participant Notes

Registration:

  • Racers will start at 30 second intervals. Participant start times will be assigned by random draw after registration closes on Thursday, April 21st at 8pm.
  • Participants will be notified by email of their start time by Saturday, April 23rd at 3pm.
  • If you miss your assigned start time you must wait until the start official allows you to enter the water. This could be soon after you arrive at the start line or it may be after all other racers have started. Racers who miss their start will not be allowed to interfere with other racer's timely, safe, scheduled starts. Please note that your original start time is when your personal timing starts.
  • Those racers who wish to do both the Expert and the Classic race will be able to register for both. Those racers will start early in the Expert race and late in the Classic race.
  • All race bib pickups will be at the Classic start 8AM - 11AMam. There will be no bib pickup at the Knightville Dam

Rules:
  • Important information will be announced at the pre-race meetings at Knightville and the Classic start area. Attendance is strongly encouraged. The pre-race meetings will start at 9:15am at Knightville and 10:45am at the Classic Start.
  • No alcohol will be allowed in and around the start area of both races. In the interest of safety we ask that all paddlers and spectators refrain from the use of alcohol before the races.

Safety:
  • Every paddler is required to wear a Coast Guard-approved or ISO certified, over-the-shoulder life jacket.
  • Helmets are mandatory for all kayakers and recommended for all other boats.
  • Grab loops or 8’ tie down ropes at bow and stern are recommended.

Awards and a Paddlers Party:
  • Strathmore Park off of Rte 20 is the post-race venue.
  • Awards will be distributed there at the post race celebration which will be held from 1 -4PM.
  • Strathmore Park has a large pavilion and restroom facilities.
  • Racers, family, and friends are all welcome.
  • There will be food trucks. Guests are welcome to bring food. Portable grills are ok, just be responsible with the coals.
  • [*]Please bring a garbage bag with you and be sure to take your trash out. We want to leave all areas of the race as pristine as we found them.

Pre-Race Clinic

The April 10th regular clinic start at 12:15pm at the Classic start location.

  • Boats are in the water for 1pm.
  • Paddlers are responsible for their own transportation.
  • Paddlers are required to purchase insurance for $5.00.
  • Paddlers who have already registered for the race are covered for the insurance cost.
  • Life jackets are required.

Clinics on the 16th and 23rd will be the same as above all meeting at the Classic start.

Questions about a pre-race clinic should be directed to:
[email=westfieldriverwildwaterraces@gmail.com]westfieldriverwildwaterraces@gmail.com[/email]

Questions?

If you have questions, please use the "Contact the Organizers" link on this page


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