APBA Race Circular

Newberg Memorial Weekend Boat Races
5/29/2021 – 5/30/2021
NEWBERG BOAT CLUB #27
 
COLUMBIA OUTBOARD RACING ASSOCIATION #32 
10    13473   
Newberg, OR Willamette River
4/18/2021
 
5/20/2021

From Portland - Take I-5 S toward Salem/Tigard. Take exit #289 to Tualatin/Sherwood. Turn right onto SW Nyberg Rd. Turn slight left onto SW Tualatin/Sherwood Rd. Turn left on SW Pacific Hwy/99W to Newberg. Turn left onto River Rd. Approximately 10 blocks turn left into Rogers Landing Park.

Local hotel/motels and restaurants.
Over night RV/camping at the race site approved for Thurs. Fri. Sat. & Sun. nights only.

SO, MOD, PRO, J, 3 laps of an approx 3/4 mile course.
Sat. only 5/29/21: CSR North American Championships; 3 laps of a 3/4 mile course.
Sun only 5/30/21: CSH North American Championships; 3 laps of a 3/4 mile course.
Sun. only 5/30/21: Formula 500 Nationals; 3 laps of a 3/4 mile course
OPC:5 laps of approx 3/4 mile course
Not approved for records. Course Elevation: 181 ft.

All classes clock start. (Lemans start at race committees discretion.)

Oregon ResCue Association

181 ft

Sat. 5/29 - Cash awards in all classes
Sun 5/30 - Cash awards for Sunday Only classes, ( N. American CSH & Formula 500 nationals.) To be presented in the snack stand area at the close of the event.

Pre-registration is MANDATORY by 5/26 and not accepted at the race site. You will receive a response your entry was received and instructions on how to pay. Please be sure your contact info is filled out on form.

5/29 &30 at 9 a.m. in snack stand area.

SO, PRO, MOD, J - per entry per day.
Age 15 years and under.1st boat $25, 2nd boat $20, 3rd boat $15
16 years and older, 1st boat $55, 2nd boat $35, 3rd boat $25.
OPC $65 per entry per day
North American Championships, $60 per entry per day
Nationals for Formula 500, $60 per entry.

SOA website, www.seattleoutboard.org/reg/r10/entryinfo.
also complete the APBA online pre-registration linked on the SOA entry blank.
Questions contact Linda Thorsen at lindamthorsen@gmail.com or call 503-936-9028.

Race Director (13446) AARON POLICAR, 38216 NE ELLIOTT RD, YACOLT, WA
Race Director (15691) DON SCHMIDT, 1604 N MERIDIAN, NEWBERG, OR
Referee (3202) ALLEN THORSEN, 22224 NELSON RD, BEND, OR
Assistant Referee (3935) JIM NILSEN, 6298 MARYMERE RD SW, PORT ORCHARD, WA
Inspector (13234) JOEL POLICAR, 20908 SW WILLAPA CT, TUALATIN , OR
Inspector (14785) RUSSELL MEAD, C/O CASCADE YACHT WORKS, ASTORIA, OR
Scorer (52864) LINDA THORSEN, 22224 NELSON ROAD, BEND , OR
Risk Manager (14418) ROBERT HARDING , 622 N. GRANT ST, NEWBERG, OR

ALL COVID RESTRICTIONS WILL BE ADHERED TO: MASKS ARE REQUIRED PLUS SOCIAL DISTANCING AT DRIVERS MEETING AND AWARD PRESENTATION.

2 CREW MEMBERS PER RACER ONLY ALLOWED IN HOT PITS
NO FAMILY OR NON WORKING CREWS ALLOWED IN HOT PITS OR ON RAMP

1.CLASSES MAY BE COMBINED AT THE DISCRETION OF RACE COMMITTEE.
2. Destroyed buoy charges, $25 enforced
3. If event is blown off, 1st paid entry may be detained by the conducting clubs to cover expenses.
4. Tents in designated area only
5. NO use of motorized scooters or 4 wheelers in the park, except for those used by conducting club members for race purposes.
6. ONLY CLOSED TOE SHOES ALLOWED IN RESTRICTED AREA
7. Dogs must be on 6 ft. leash at all times.

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.