Winter Series Race #3 – Hosted by MHCC

Race Information

PNW ORCA Winter Series #3
Kalama Small Boat Race by MHCC
Saturday Feb 11, 2023
Location:  Rasmussen Park, Port of Kalama, Kalama, WA 98625

We welcome all Small Boat Paddlers to the third Winter Series Race 2023! The racecourse starts at the park and continues in a loop around Sandy Island with a turnaround close to a Deer Island beach and finish Eastbound at the park.

Registration:  Pre-registration on PaddleGuru through Friday Feb 10. Register onsite Feb 11 from 8:30-10:00am. Payment in cash or check (made out to MHCC) to be submitted on race day.

Registration fee:  includes racing, one lunch ticket, insurance coverage $30 (plus online fees)

Registration PaddleGuru: https://paddleguru.com/races/MountainHomeKalamaSmallBoatOutriggerRace

Waiver:https://form.jotform.com/Prmwaivers/kalama-winter-series-waiver

Race Day schedule:
08:30-10:00 am: Onsite registration 
10:30 am: SAFETY Meeting all paddlers
11:00 am: Race start for the ~ 6.2mile course
1 pm:  Last paddler finish
1:15 pm Lunch and Awards ceremony, Pizza with ticket; beverages available
2:30 pm Take down, cleanup

Insurance: Insurance is provided by PaddleSports Risk Management, LLC. The race will follow PNW ORCA race rules, regulations, and safety procedures (see https://pnworca.org/race-rules/). Individuals must complete the Event Waiver to enter the race.

Safety: All small boat paddlers must wear a Coast Guard approved PFD, carry a whistle, and have a leash. Hi-Viz clothing is a bright idea! Safety boats will be on the course to assist but are not responsible for paddlers, boats, or equipment. 

Directions: Take Exit 27 on Interstate 5 in WA, follow directions to the park. Parking spots and beach parking.

Contact:  Carin Rittby-Kane, Race Director, mhcckalama@gmail.com or 503.475.1197 (cell)
Mountain Home Canoe Club www.maunahale.org 

Any potential information for Race Day will be published on MHCC Facebook page and on the Race Event Invitation on