Raft Cross
X-STREAM WHITEWATER CARNAGE
Fun for rafters and spectators, the Pacifico Raft Cross combines the speed of down river sprints with the water slaughter of 8-Ball.
Two person teams will have a chance to showcase their speed, agility, and aggression in a timed qualifying run through the heart of Vail Village on Gore Creek.
FRIDAY, JUNE 10
4:00 PM
IMPORTANT: Registration for this event will close June 9th at 6PM. Due to the popularity of this event, both team members must be registered by June 1 or your spot may be released
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Times
FRIDAY, June 10
4:00pm
Rules
CATEGORIES:
Open (Teams of 2)
EQUIPMENT:
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Raft specifications- Hyside 10.5 Mini-Max rafts will be provided for competitors of the Pacifico Raft Cross
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Mandatory Equipment includes:
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Coast Guard /ISO approved PFD
- Helmet
- Protective footwear
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- Recommended Equipment Includes:
- Dry-suit or wetsuit
- Organizers encourage athletes to bring their own paddles, but paddles will be available if needed.
- Athletes must wear competitor bibs outside their PFDs at all times.
- Event organizers and whitewater rescue teams are not responsible for equipment rescue and/or equipment removal from the GoPro Mountain Games whitewater courses should athletes lose their equipment during practice or competition.
FORMAT & RULES:
- Athletes must arrive at Whitewater HQ on the promenade 45 minutes before race start to check in, attend mandatory safety meeting and pick up competition bib.
- Athletes will be placed in ‘race pods’ or heats of no more than three boats. Final number of heats/pods will be determined the day of the race in accordance with total number of athletes registered for the race.
race start:
- The race begins with competitors starting in a ‘land start’ format at the Covered Bridge.
- The horn will sound and rafters will sprint 200 meters to the finish line at the International Bridge.
race format:
- Final race rules and format will be available during the Safety Meeting.
- Rafters will have to navigate around no less than two (2) upstream or downstream gates
- Both team members must be in the boat and get around the gate
- Any intentional contact with the gate will result in a penalty or disqualification
- Teams that miss a gate will be penalized
- A raft’s finish will be official when their entire raft crosses the finish line
- Both hands must remain on the athletes’ paddle at all times.
- Competitors may NOT throw their paddle to finish the race
- No intentional grabbing, shoving, hitting or horseplay will be allowed. Unsportsmanlike conduct may result in disqualification
- Ramming another team’s raft is allowed.
- Top finishers will advance to the next round. Number of racers advancing in each round will be determined on race day. Rounds will continue until a winner is determined.
LOCATION:
Race start is located riverside below the covered bridge and the finish location will be announced day-of depending on water levels.
Results
Price & Prizes
PRICE
REGISTRATION PRICING // February 25 – April 15, 2022
$70/boat
EARLY BIRD PRICING // April 16 – May 31, 2022
$75/boat
EVENT PRICING // June 1 – June 9, 2022
$80/boat
*The first person that registers will serve as the captain and pay the full entry fee.
PAYOUT
Total Prize Purse: $1,500
1st Team – $750 ($375 per person)
2nd Team – $500 ($250 per person)
3rd Team – $250 ($125 per person)
PRIZES
Prizes are to be determined.
