Start: September 20, 2025
10:00 AM
Level: 1-2
Distance: 6 mi
Meeting: 9:15 AM
Director: Bill Auchterlonie
Phone: 262.309.4712
Getting to the Start
From North or South I-5 take Exit 246 and follow signs to Lake Samish.
Race Registration
Register at Pacific Multisports
Flyer of information for posting
Race Course
The 6 mile course begins and ends at Lutherwood Camp and is designed to give spectators one of the best viewing experiences of the season.
The start takes place beside the launch/finish area in the “pond”, making it important for racers to position themselves well before reaching the bridge. A no-pass zone will be in effect approaching the bridge, monitored by a coach with a bullhorn Given the large number of rowing shells expected this year – including 8’s 4’s, and more – rowers will have a separate start to ensure safety and smooth racing.
Course Record
Original Course (6mi, pre 2005): Matt Biery & Max Chickering, 2003, 39:05 in a 2x.
Second Course (5.5mi, 2005-2011): Evan Jacobs & Tyler Peterson, 2008, 34:44.791 in a 2x.
Current Course (6 mi,, post 2011): Hans Struzyna, 2012, 42:08.04 in a 1x.
Entry Fees
SR members: $25 per person.
Nonmembers: $30 per person.
Your entry fee includes pre-race coffee, a post-race lunch, and entry into the raffle.
A race T-shirt option will be available during registration.
Awards
- Ribbons available for 1st-3rd by category
- Masters categories for divisions with three or more racers ages 45 and up
- Special prizes for the top finishers in the four fastest categories
- Awards from Hamster Craft
- Raffle prizes from local businesses
Special Events for 2025
Pacific North Sports demos – Try the latest Epic, Jantex, and NK performance paddles, surfskis, and K1s.
BCKST Youth Sprint Kayak Team Challenge and Fundraiser – Test your skills in adult-sized K1, K2, and K4 sprint kayaks on a short course
Race Day Logistics
ARRIVAL AND BOAT DROP-OFF
Trailers
If you are planning on bringing a trailer, please arrive as early as possible. Please let me know if you are planning on a trailer, and we will reserve space for you. You are welcome to bring your trailer on Friday anytime after 3pm
For the rest of us
There is a boat staging area at the entrance to the camp. If you choose to drop your boat there, do it quickly and then promptly move your vehicle. Do not set up your rigging until after you have parked. There is going to be about enough space for 6-8 cars to unload at once. If you have smaller boat, or a lighter boat, consider just going straight to the parking area and walking your boat to the lakeshore. Other options…….you are welcome to drop your boat off on Friday any time after 3pm.
There will be volunteer parking bosses there to help unload if you need help. Their main job is to keep the traffic flowing.
PARKING
Parking bosses will be on-site to direct you to the appropriate parking areas, and signs will clearly mark where parking is not allowed. Parking is limited, so carpooling is strongly encouraged.
SAFETY MEETING
There will be a safety meeting at 9:30 am. Conditions will be discussed. This race will run almost regardless of conditions. In the event of crazy conditions, we may offer an alternate course. If you are not 100% confident in your abilities, DO NOT RACE, and enjoy your meal. We have safety boats, but we really don’t want them to do any work aside from driving a boat around the lake.
RACE
The race will start in three waves:
- Wave 1 – All rowers
- Wave 2 – Doubles
- Wave 3 – Singles (all non-rowers)
If you need to start in a different wave, please let us know in advance. If you miss your wave, don’t worry – simply wait for the next one and inform the timing official after the race. If you miss all three starts, speak with the start line crew so we can adjust your time.
A short course for kids will take place near the finish line, marked with green buoys. Please avoid this area during your cool-down.
FOOD
Please enjoy the food, and remember to pick up your trash. If anything gets left behind, our volunteers will be the ones cleaning it up after everyone’s gone.
MISC
Please respect the property we’re renting for this event – it’s an ideal venue for the race, and we want to be welcomed back in future years.
No dogs, please. The camp’s official rule is no off-leash dogs, but to keep things simple (and complaint-free), we ask that you leave your four-legged friends at home. This has been the only concern raised by the camp director in years past, and we’d like to avoid it being an issue again.