All races start and finish at Riverside or Baker Parks in Grants Pass, Oregon.
* * * S P E C I A L B U L L E T I N 4/20/07 * * *
THIS SANCTION REPLACES PREVIOUS ONE - - - MARATHON JET BOATS ADDED.
Local Motels and Campgrounds
1) Marathon Jet Boats, Friday May 25, 2007 Exhibition Fun Run, Schroeder Park to Baker Park. Saturday May 26, 2007 Baker
Park to Robertson Bridge and back. Sunday May 27, 2007 Baker Park to Alameda Park and back.
2) Sprint Boat Exhibition, Saturday May 26 and Sunday May 27, 2007, Buoy course in front of Riverside Park.
3) Drag Boat Exhibition, May 26 and 27, 2007, Marked 1/4 mile course in front of Riverside Park.
4) Whitewater Hydroplane Race, Monday May 28, 2007, Course will be a one lap race from Riverside Park to Carpenters
Island and back. Note: The Active Club reserves the right to change the course to a shorter race format, 2 laps between
Riverside Park and Robertson Bridge without notice to Cal/OR Hydroracers should water and/or safety conditions warrant.
Rescue teams provided by Josephine County Sheriff Department, American Medical Response, Rural Metro Fire Department and Josephine County Search and Rescue.
Special Event: Jet River Racer, Classes to Include;
1) Marathon Jet Boat (00850)
2) Jet Sprint (00860)
3) Outboard River Racer, Hydroplanes (00870)
4) Inboard Drag Boat Exhibition
Prizes: Marathon Jet Boats, Prize money by class-FX, Big Block FX, B Class and A Class.
For payouts contact American Whitewater Jetboat Association.
Sprints: Tow money per boat. Contact Grants Pass Active Club for amounts.
Drag Boats: Tow money per boat. Contact Grants Pass Active Club for amounts.
Hydroplanes: Payouts 1st through 5th place. Contact Cal/OR River Racers for payouts.
Marathon Jet Boats: Contact AWJA, C/O Dean Saxon, 147 Rio Vista Drive, Grants Pass, OR 97527.
Sprints: Contact Grants Pass Active Club, P O Box 961, Grants Pass, OR 97528.
Drags: Contact Grants Pass Active Club, P O Box 961, Grants Pass, OR 97528.
Hydroplanes: Contact Cal/OR River Racers, 5461 Riverbanks Road, Grants Pass, OR 97527.
All Drivers' Meetings held at Baker Park prior to races.
Saturday May 26, 10:30 AM, Sunday May 27 8:00AM
Sprints: Saturday May 26 and Sunday May 27 - 12:30 PM.
Drags: Saturday May 26 and Sunday May 27 - 3:00 PM.
Hydroplanes: Monday May 28 - 11:00 AM
Marathons: Entry fees by Class, Contact AWJA, 147 Rio Vista Drive, Grants Pass OR 97527 for amounts.
Sprints: N/A
Drags: N/A
Hydroplanes: Contact Cal/OR River Racers, 5461 Riverbanks Road, Grants Pass, OR 97527 for amounts.
Marathons: AWJA, 147 Rio Vista Drive, Grants Pass, OR 97527
Sprints and Drags: Grants Pass Active Club, P O Box 961, Grants Pass, OR 97528.
Hydroplanes: Cal/OR River Racers, 5461 Riverbanks Road, Grants Pass, OR 97527.
Race Director (70901) HERMAN BAERTSCHIGER JR, 665 HUNT LANE, GRANTS PASS, OR
Referee (6026) FRANK L BANDUCCI, 2587 SIMAS AVE, PINOLE, CA
Assistant Referee (50047) MOREY HALE, P O BOX 43, ROGUE RIVER, OR
Inspector (1722) LARRY DARNEILLE, 1899 MEADOW GLEN, GRANTS PASS, OR
Scorer (73353) MONIQUE KEEN, 5461 RIVERBANKS RD, GRANTS PASS, OR
Risk Manager (52186) RANDALL BROWN, 656 MCMULLEN CREEK RD, SELMA, OR
Risk Manager (73195) GARY WALLACE II, 75 NELSON WAY, GRANTS PASS, OR
All proceeds from Boatnik go towards supporting the youth of our community.
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.