Distance: 5 Miles
Difficulty: 2
Pre-race meeting: 10:15 a.m.
Race start: 11:00 a.m.
Note the later than normal start time of 11 a.m. High tide is predicted around 2:30 p.m.
From the North. Drive I-5 south and take exit 198 onto SR 529. After crossing the bridges take a right onto East Marine View Drive. This quickly becomes West Marine View Drive. Follow this road around the coast and take a right into the 10th Street Boat Launch.
From the South. Drive I-5 north and take exit 193, turning left onto Pacific Avenue. Follow this road into Everett. Take a right onto Broadway, and a left onto Hewitt Avenue. After driving through town take a right onto West Marine View Drive. Then take a left into the 10th Street Boat Launch.
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, 11kb; download free Adobe Acrobat to view)
The course is around Jetty Island. The exact course may change depending on the weather conditions. Jetty Island is a nature preserve and has an abundant population of sealife. Of special interest are the sea lions – which can be quite inquisitive of small boats, the shallows to the west of the island, and the competition between current and tide in the channel.
The plan for this race is to have a slightly different course each year, so course records will not apply.
Boats of 1 or 2 competitors:
$8 per person for: members of Sound Rowers
$18 per person for non-members
Note that your entry fee covers parking and launching fees.
Ribbons/cookies/surprise gifts will be awarded for 1st-3rd by category.
A post race hot lunch for competitors and race officials will be held soon after the race in the park.