Start: June 23, 2018 10 AM (9 AM early start for slower craft on the long course)
Level: 2-3
Distance: Short Course: 2.5 NM (2.9 mi); Long Course: 6.8 NM (7.8 mi)
Meeting: 9:15 AM (8:15 AM for early starters)
Registration: 7-9:30 AM
Director: Steve Chapin
Phone: 360.385.0457
Getting to the Start
From Port Townsend, follow the signs to Fort Worden. Go to the east end of the fort and follow the road along the waterway to the large pier. There is plenty of parking along the beach.
Discovery Pass
Fort Worden requires each vehicle parking at the launch site to have either a daily ($10) or annual ($30) Discover Pass. These can be purchased at the Park Office, at the Commons Building, at a kiosk near the Kitchen Shelter parking area, or online.
Race Registration
Online pre-registration: this does not commit you to racing, but gets your information pre-loaded to help the race director on the day of the race. Plus you’ll save $5 on your entry fees!
Race Starts
9:00 AM early start for slower craft on the long course
10:00 AM standard start, long and short courses
Race meeting is 45 minutes prior to each start.
Race Course
The long course starts and finishes at Fort Worden State Park at the Kitchen Shelter, proceeding SE by Pt. Hudson, then across the bay, around Rat Island and back.
The short course turns at Pt. Hudson; start and finish same as the long course.
Course Record
Long Course: Evan Jacobs and Tyler Peterson, 52:09 in 2015 in a Mass 2x
Short Course: Jiri Pertold, 28:52.4 in 2013 in a SK
Entry Fees
Pre-regsistration discount: Members of Sound Rowers, Juniors (18 and under): $10 per person. Non-members: $15 per person.
Day of race registration: Members of Sound Rowers: $15 per person. Non-members: $20 per person.
Awards
Ribbons awarded for 1st-3rd by category.
Post Race
There will be an after race potluck – fish will be provided for the barbeque so bring a side dish to share.
Camp Sites
Fort Worden State Park. A very popular camping spot with campsites on the beach near the start. Fort Worden runs its own reservation system via Fax, email, or US postal mail only – no phone reservations. Reservations can be made starting on the 5th month before your visit. Reserve early, this one is always filled (but there are openings if you are on the waiting list). Web site: http://fortworden.org/stay-here/camping/