All start and finish at either Baker Park or Riverside Park in Grants Pass, Oregon
Available at local motels and campgrounds
1) Exhibition/Boat Show on the water in front of Riverside Park Friday May 28th; 7 PM to 8:30 PM. Top finishers from Boatnik 2020 will make parade laps in front of the park prior to the Fireworks Show. This is Exhibition Only, No racing.
2) Hydroplane Time Trials; Saturday May 29th 2021, 11 AM to 12:30pm. Course is Riverside Park to Park Riffle and back, total distance approximately 3/4 mile. Each boat will make one pass thru the course for time. Only one boat will be on the course at a time.
3) Whitewater Hydroplane Race; Monday May 31, 2021, 10 AM to 4 PM, Course Riverside Park to Robertson Bridge, 13 miles down river. Two lap race format.
Mass Start
Rescue teams provided by; Josephine County Sheriff Department, Oregon State Marine Board, American Medical Response, Rural Metro Fire Department and Josephine County Search and Rescue.
1000 Feet
Whitewater Hydroplane Race and Time Trials. Prize money by finish. Contact Cal/Or River Racers
Hydroplanes, Club membership required. Contact Cal/Or River Racers. Late registration Saturday May 29th, 8 AM Baker Park.
Hydroplanes Saturday May 29th 10:30AM for time trials; Monday May 31st 10 AM Baker Park for Hydroplane Race
Hydroplanes, Club Membership rerquired, contact Cal/Or River Racers for membership and entry fees.
Hydroplanes, Club Membership required, Contact Cal/Or River Racers
Race Director (14741) JASON FIELDS, 725 W. WOODSIDE DR, GRANTS PASS, OR
Referee (1722) LARRY DARNEILLE, 1899 MEADOW GLEN, GRANTS PASS, OR
Assistant Referee (2341) JASON DEFOREST, 1093 NE SAVAGE ST, GRANTS PASS, OR
Inspector (1397) DAREN GOEHRING, 3520 82ND PL NE, MARYSVILLE, WA
Scorer (14865) KAILA REINHART, 864 ERIC LOOP, GRANTS PASS, OR
Risk Manager (16246) JASON LEWIS, 1023 NE 7TH ST, GRANTS PASS, OR
The Grants Pass Active Club hosts Boatnik each year as a fund raiser to support various youth organizations and activities throughout Grants Pass and surrounding communities.
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No Fuel of the Day
Fuel must pass the Digitron Fuel Checker with a negative reading, Fuel cannot contain any alcohol. Must follow Stock/Mod/J Fuel rules per APBA General Rules
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.