All races start at Baker Park/Riverside Park in Grants Pass.
Marathon Jet Boat Race: Baker Park to Robertson Bridge.
White Water Hydroplane Race: Riverside Park to Robertson Bridge.
Sprint Boat Exhibition: Riverside Park, between Baker Park and 7th Street Bridge.
Two Boat Sport C Exhibition: Riverside Park.
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River Jet Racer (Marathons): 2 leg race. 1st leg - Baker Park to Robertson Bridge and back.
2nd leg - Baker Park and back. Total distance approximately 36 miles.
Jet Sprint: Buoy course in front of Riverside Park.
Outboard River Racer (Hydroplanes): 4 leg race. 1st leg - Riverside Park to Robertson Bridge.
2nd leg - Robertson Bridge to Riverside Park.
3rd and 4th legs - same as above. Approximate distance 52 miles.
Outboard River Racer: Oval course in front of Riverside Park, turning around single buoys. Approximately 1/4 mile.
Outboard Hydro: Single Boat Exhibition run making 1-2 passes each day.
Rescue provided by Oregon State Marine Deputies, Josephine County Sheriff Department, American Medical Response (AMR), Rural Metro Fire Department and the Grants Pass Active Club.
River Jet Racer (Marathons): Classes to include Unlimited, A, B and FX (crate motor).
Time trials: May 28th - Racing: May 29 and 30th.
Jet Sprint: Classes to include Modified, Super Modified, and Super. Racing - May 29 and 30th.
Outboard River Racer (Hydroplanes) - Racing: May 31st.
Sport C: Two Boat Exhibition - May 29 and 30th.
Outboard Hydro: Single Boat Exhibition run powered by 6 cylinder Mercury outboard - speed up to 90 mph.
Marathons: $7,500 total purse.
Hydroplanes: $7,500 total purse.
Sprint Boats: $ 650/boat tow money.
Sport C: $ 600/boat tow money.
Marathons: Registration through American Whitewater Jetboat Association (AWJA).
Hydroplanes: Registration through Cal/Or River Racers.
Sprint Boats: By Invitation, contact Grants Pass Active Club.
Sport C: By Invitation, contact Frank Banducci.
All Drivers' Meetings to be held at Baker Park Boat Ramp. Times to be announced.
Marathons: Contact AWJA for fee schedule.
Hydroplanes: Contact Cal/Or River Racers.
Sprint Boats: N/A
Sport C: N/A
Marathons: Send entries to AWJA.
Hydroplanes: Send entries to Cal/Or River Racers.
All Others: Send entries to Grants Pass Active Club.
Race Director (70901) HERMAN BAERTSCHIGER JR, 665 HUNT LANE, GRANTS PASS, OR
Referee (6026) FRANK L BANDUCCI, 2587 SIMAS AVE, PINOLE, CA
Assistant Referee (10068) DOUGLAS L ELY, 1043 GRANITE HILL RD, GRANTS PASS, OR
Assistant Referee (50047) MOREY HALE, P O BOX 43, ROGUE RIVER, OR
Inspector (1722) LARRY DARNEILLE, 1899 MEADOW GLEN, GRANTS PASS, OR
Inspector (3778) JAMES CORSAUT, PO BOX 147, ISLETON, CA
Scorer (51790) MICHELLE ELY, 2056 COLORADO LN, GRANTS PASS, OR
Scorer (52765) CARLA CARTER, 2966 E JONES CREEK RD, GRANTS PASS, OR
Risk Manager (52186) RANDALL BROWN, 656 MCMULLEN CREEK RD, SELMA, OR
Chief Scorer: Carla Carter
This Regatta is sanctioned through APBA
An exhibition may be performed at this event pursuant to all APBA General Safety Rules provided that proper waivers and membership forms have been completed. All prizes are the responsibility of the conducting Club. APBA does not guarantee nor is it responsible for payment of prizes. You are advised that this event may be canceled prior to the race due to circumstances beyond the control of this association. If you plan to travel a long distance, it is recommended that you contact the race sponsor prior to your departure to ensure this event will take place.