![]() |
![]() |
|
Thanks to everyone for a great 2009 Webster Wildwater Weekend. We look forward to seeing you all at the 12th annual event scheduled for April 10th & 11th, 2010. For information, call 304 847-5449 or 304 847-7653 (evenings) or send us an email at wcda@websterwv.com.
The Williams, Cranberry, Gauley, Elk and Back Fork of Elk Rivers provide whitewater enthusiasts challenging water for a variety of skill levels. Winter and spring typically provide healthy flows. It is rare for Webster County streams to be unrunnable during these months. Heavy summer rains can bring local streams up to runnable levels during the drier summer months. These 'summer treats' are sometimes short-lived so watch the real time river data and catch them while they're running.
The book “A Canoeing and Kayaking Guide to West Virginia” describes various area river sections
Race Course: The normal race course starts at the CR 15/3 bridge in Curtin and finishes at Bakers Island in downtown Webster Springs, approximately 5 miles in length. American Whitewater’s description of this river section (shown below) includes approximately 6.6 miles from Bergoo to Curtin: Downriver Race Divisions: 1) Inflatables 2) Canoes 3)
Kayak-under 3
meters in length 4)
Kayak-3 meters and
over in length* Prizes: 1st place plaque for each category in each division. 2nd & 3rd place finishers in larger categories also receive award. Custom T-shirt for each participant. Prizes awarded for Best Overall Elapsed Time (male & female). Other prizes awarded by special category and by random drawing. Entry Fee: $35 per person (non American Canoe Association members); $25 per person (ACA members), or $20 per person for current residents of Webster County, WV (proof of residency required) and for any entrant under age 18 (regardless of residency). Paid entry fee includes custom designed t-shirt and entry for participant and one guest to the Saturday evening party. Paid entry fee also makes you eligible for prizes given away at the party on Saturday evening. Entry fee to the party only (does not include race entries or prize drawings) is $7 in advance or $10 at the door. For more West Virginia fun check out these events: Babcock Gristmill Grinder Half-Marathon Trail Run Animal Upper Gauley Race - http://www.gauleyrace.com |
|
© All rights
reserved. |