American Lake Classic

Distance: 5.5 Miles
Difficulty: 1
Pre-race meeting: 9:15 a.m.
Race start: 10:00 a.m.

Getting to the Start

Take Exit 122 (Tillicum-Madigan Hospital). Turn right onto Berkeley St. At the stop sign take a right onto Portland Ave. After 2-3 blocks, just past Wadsworth take a left into the entrance to Bill's Boathouse. Parking is readily apparent.

Entry Form

If you would like to fill out your entry form ahead of the race (especially if you are under 18 years of age and need parental permission) you can get a copy here: Entry/Release Form (PDF Document; download free Adobe Acrobat to view)

Race Course

The course is three laps clockwise around Silcox Island, following a bouyed triangular course. Start and finish under the flags.

Course Record

David Halpern/David Bobanick/Kent Barber/Greg Gilda, 44:28 in 2003 in a K4.

Short Course

Same as above but only one lap, for a total distance of about 1.5 miles. Both races will start at the same time.

Entry Fees

Boats of 1 or 2 competitors:
     $8 per person for: members of Sound Rowers, Juniors (18 and under).
     $18 per person for non-members, non-Juniors

Boats of 3+ competitors:
     $8 per person

Awards

Ribbons awarded for 1st-3rd by category; the perennial trophy will be engraved with the name of the overall winner.

Post Race Picnic

Chicken, potato salad, etc. for all competitors!