Pacifico Raft Cross

FRIDAY, June 9

4:00 PM

CATEGORIES:

Open (Teams of 2)

EQUIPMENT:

• Raft specifications- Hyside 10.5 Mini-Max rafts will be provided for competitors of the Pacifico Raft Cross.
• Mandatory Equipment includes:
• • Coast Guard /ISO approved PFD
  • Helmet
  • Protective footwear
• 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 Gore Creek Promenade 45 minutes before race start to check in, attend mandatory safety meeting and pick up their 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 COURSE:

• 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 in Mountain House Gear Town and the finish location will be at the International Bridge.

PRICE

EARLY BIRD PRICING // February 1 – April 5, 2023
$70/boat

REGISTRATION PRICING // April 6 – May 31, 2023
$75/boat

EVENT PRICING // June 1 – June 8, 2023
$85/boat

*The first person that registers will serve as the captain and pay the full entry fee. All team members much register by June 1st at 6:00 PM.

PAYOUT

Total Prize Purse: $1,500

1st Place Team – $750 ($375 per person)

2nd Place Team – $500 ($250 per person)

3rd Place Team – $250 ($125 per person)

PRIZES

Prizes to be determined.