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March 19, 2007 -- Durango, CO
Registration deadline May 2nd. Go to www.dgowhitewater.com for
registration forms and waivers.
The River:
The Animas River flows from the heart of the San Juan Mountains through what is now downtown Durango. River flow begins
increasing at this time of year, and depending on temperature and additional snows, could reach 1,000 CFS. The river's
anticipated CFS will be posted near the race date. Class 2 and 3 rapids can be expected throughout the race courses.
The races begin at two riverside parks, both of which offer covered pavilions, restroom facilities and easy access to
restaurants and downtown accommodations. A pedestrian/bike path connects the two parks and continues along the Animas
in both directions. A local commercial outfitter will supply bus and trailer for athlete and boat transportation where
needed. The Animas River is open to the public but no commercial traffic is anticipated at this date.
The Town:
Durango's 6,500' elevation allows for cool nights and often very warm days. Expect daytime temperatures in the high
70s. However, snowstorms are not uncommon here even in late May! Both parks are within walking distance from downtown
Durango where a wide variety of restaurants and lodging are available. DWW can provide limited homestays to participating
athletes as well. Contact Susan at spschraa@gobrainstorm.net.
Saturday, May 5th check-out the 4 Corners Riversports Gear Swap, 9 am - 5 pm. A great source of new and used river gear!
The nearest airport is the Durango- La Plata, a 20-minute drive from town, serviced by shuttles from Denver, Phoenix
and Albuquerque.
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
MONDAY-FRIDAY 4/30-5/4 - OPEN TRAINING
FRIDAY 5/4
| 8:00-12:00 | BOAT CONTROL, REGISTRATION, AND RACER CHECK-IN (SCHNEIDER PARK) |
| 13:00 | TEAM LEADER MEETING FOR RANKING (FINISH AREA) |
| 15:00 | RACERS MEETING (FINISH AREA) |
| 16:00 | OFFICIAL START LIST POSTED FOR CLASSIC AND SPRINT /BIB DISTRIBUTION (FINISH AREA) |
SATURDAY 5/5
| 11:00-12:30 | CLASSIC RACE- SCHNEIDER PARK TO 4 CORNERS TAKE OUT (ONE-MINUTE START) |
| | AWARDS CEREMONY (FINISH AREA) |
SUNDAY 5/6
| 9:00 | SLALOM REGISTRATION - RACERS MEETING (WHITEWATER PARK PICNIC PAVILION) |
| 9:30 | SPRINT RACE FIRST RUN (WHITEWATER PARK) |
| 10:30 | SPRINT RACE SECOND RUN |
| | AWARDS CEREMONY |
| | JR WILDWATER TEAM PROSESSING |
| 13:00 | JR. OLYMPIC SLALOM QUALIFIER FIRST RUN |
| 14:00 | SECOND RUN |
| | AWARDS CEREMONY |
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