Start: September 21, 2024
10:00 AM
Level: 1-2
Distance: 5.5mi
Meeting: 9:15 AM
Director: Steve Scoggins
Phone: 360.685.3702
Getting to the Start
From North or South I-5 take Exit 246 and follow signs to Lake Samish.
Race Registration
Coming soon!
Race Course
The 6 mile course starts and ends at Lutherwood Camp, and is arranged so that spectators will have one of the best opportunities of the season to watch the race.
The start will be next to the launch-finish area in the “pond”, so getting to the bridge in good position will be important. There will be a no pass zone leading up to the bridge, monitored by a coach with a bull horn. Also, we’re going to have lots of rowers, (with some 8’s 4’s etc) so the rowers will have a separate start.
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: $20 per person.
Nonmembers: $30 per person.
Entry fee includes lunch following the race.
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
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 is limited. There will be signs posted on where NOT to park. If at all possible, please consider carpooling when available. I understand that we all like our own space, our own car, our own everything, and I am one of the worst regarding this…..but seriously, carpool if you can.
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 have three waves. 1st wave: All Rowers, 2nd wave: Doubles, 3rd wave: Singles (all non-rowers). If you need to start with a different wave, let us know before hand. If you do not make your wave start, do not panic, just wait for the next wave, and tell the timing official after the race that you were in a different wave. If for some reason you do not make the start line by the last wave, come talk to the start line and we will be able to adjust your time easier. There will be a short course/mini race going on for kids near the finish line. It will be marked with green buoys. Please do not enter that area for your cool down.
FOOD
Please eat the food. Please pick up your trash. If you are mad at me, then I guess leave some garbage for me to pick up, because, in reality, if you leave trash around, I will be picking it up after everyone has left.
MISC
Please respect the property we are renting for the event. It is a perfect place to do this race and we want to be welcome for future years.
NO DOGS please…….please leave your lovely cuddly animal at home, it will just be easier for everyone. In reality, the rule is no dogs off leash, but I know we all want those four legged friends to run free. I love your dog, I really do, but I want to hang out with your dog somewhere else. Last year, this was the only complaint the camp director had for us.