CCE Paddling Club

Canoe Kayak BC Acknowledges that this event is being held on the S’ólh Téméxw (Stó:lo¯) and the Hul’q’umi’num’ / Halq’eméylem First Nations Territories

Come join us for the Rich Weiss Race on April 14, 2024 at Tamihi Rapids. We have more gates up and the course is looking great! 

The Rich Weiss Memorial Race has been BC's premier annual slalom race for 20 years.

The race is named for American Olympian Richard Weiss who spent many years training with the Chilliwack Centre of Excellence at the Tamihi Rapids throughout the 1980s and 1990s. Rich left our small community too early in an incident on the White Salmon River in Washington a year after his tremendous 5th place performance at the 1996 Olympics.

There will be a Slalom category and Recreational category (plastic boat). Race in one or both! 

Cost:

Flat rate for all participants is $20. 

Prefer paper registration? - no problem, you can register on April 14 by visiting the registration table on race day. Cash only on race day. 

Camping:

The Club has NOT booked the campsite at Tamihi Rapids.  To book a campsite at Tamihi rapids please visit:http://www.sitesandtrailsbc.ca/search/search-result.aspx?site=REC0299&type=Site 

Driving Directions: 

Follow the Trans-Canada Hwy (Hwy 1) East from Vancouver and take Exit 119 onto Vedder Road. Turn left at Chilliwack Lake Road and drive 12 km. The site is located directly to the left once you cross the Tamihi Bridge. Cell reception is limited. 

COURSE SCHEDULE:

Thursday evening course setting. 

Friday/Saturday Open Practice

Sunday

8:30am Final registrations

9:00am - Officials/Volunteers meeting

9:15am - Racers meeting

10:00am - Run 1

Break

11:30am - Run 2

1:00pm - Lunch 

1.45pm - Awards

 

Safety rules:

All competitors are expected to follow these safety guidelines as a condition of participation.

 - All equipment must be in proper and safe working condition

 - All boats should be equipped with flotation bag in the event of swimming

 - All paddlers must wear a PFD, helmet and appropriate clothing to protect against hypothermia.

 - All paddlers will maintain a minimum group size of three at all times during training, or have active shore safety

 

We are in need of safety boats, check-in volunteers, and judges for the race, please email us at ccekayak.members@gmail.com to register as a volunteer. 

Please email ccekayak.members@gmail.com should you have any questions. 

We look forward to seeing you there!