Hi racers and friends!

Here are few important updates and reminders for the 2^ndAnnual Choo Choo Chase River Race. We’re looking forward to seeing you Saturday as we kick off the 2018 Southern Stoke Paddle Series here in Chattanooga! Tip for a successful race Saturday: you should read this entire email ;).

Packet Pickup and Late Registration:

You can pick up your packet or late register at one of two times (please bring photo ID):

Friday April 27^th4:30-6:30pm; Oddstory Brewing, 336 E ML King Blvd, Chattanooga, TN 37403. $1 off beer or beverage of choice. Online registration will close at 6:30 pm as well.
Saturday April 28^th 7:30-9:00am Race Morning, Booker T. Washington State Park, 5801Old Champion Rd, Chattanooga, TN 37416 NOTE: Race day registration goes up to $70/$50/$20 for Long/Short/Kid courses.
Reminder: if you didn’t register by the cutoff extended to 4/9, a race tee was not included in your registration. We will have an order form for tees onsite: Cost will be $15 local pickup/$22 if mailed. This was to avoid having a large fee hike several weeks out and to reduce environmental impact for folks not requiring a tee shirt.

New! Camping available!

The fine folks at Booker T. Washington State Park have agreed to open up camping for the race. $15 per night in the area near the pavilions and race site and you need to contact them directly to reserve and make arrangements for check-in and access hours/gates etc. Their number is (423) 894-4955 and tell them you are part of the Saturday Race.

Race Day Schedule:

7:30-9:00 am All-racer check-in, late packet pickup, and race day registration
9:15 am Mandatory racer meeting (long and short course) will be on the shore near the timing pavilion.
***If you elect to NOT START THE RACE after checking in, you must notify the timing team in person or by texting 703.786.8140.***
9:30 am National Anthem followed by Long course race start
9:40 am Short course race start
11:15 am Kids’ race meeting and race
12:00 noon Lunch will be catered onsite for racers and paid guests who purchased tickets as part of registration. Libations provided by Oddstory Brewing Co. and sodas also available.
1:00 pm (or earlier) Awards and Raffle: We will hand out raffle tickets for some great prizes from L2 Outside, Bote, Chattanooga Paddleboards, Raft One river and zip line adventures, Wild Trails, and more! Must be present to win.

Rules and Reminders:

No refunds, transfers to another race, nor transferring of bibs to other paddlers.
Courses will be reviewed Saturday morning at the Racer meeting, but maps are here: https://paddleguru.com/races/ChooChooChase2018
The race course will not be closed to boat traffic. Please be aware and courteous.
Use of headphones is strongly discouraged as that prohibits your ability to safely hear oncoming traffic and other racers.
A USGS approved PFD is required to race (on person, or on vessel).
Leashes are recommended for safety particularly in the event of wind, but please be aware that paddling close to shore/debris with a leash presents potential hazard and risk to racers. Be proficient in leash access and release.
Racer bibs and bodymarking must be on racer's LEFT side of person (or for OC/SKI/KAYAK if preferred, of craft) visible to timing pavilion.
KIDS' COURSE NOTES: The course will be determined onsite based upon conditions, but is expected to be a short distance (~0.5 mi) within sight of the dock/timing station. PFD is required to race (children under 13 MUST WEAR PFD; on vessel does not count). Leashes are strongly recommended.

Handy Dandy Links:

Paddle Guru: https://paddleguru.com/races/ChooChooChase2018
Facebook Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/189983988273367/
Southern Stoke Race Series info: https://www.facebook.com/southernstoke/ and http://www.southernstokerace.com

See you this weekend!

Your pals at Wild Trails

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