UPDATE as of Friday, May 31, 2024 at 4pm: Vortex Race 2 is CANCELED due to weather. Registration is now closed and we will be refunding all registered racers before end of day on Sunday, June 2, 2024.
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The GCC Vortex Series is a three race paddling series in the Heart of the Gorge. Gorge Canoe Club is excited to host all 3 races this year with the help of our community. The dates have been set for Sunday, May 19, June 2 and June 30, 2024.

We welcome small boat paddlers to join us for Vortex Race #2. Race Day: Sunday, June 2, 2024.
The tentative course is from Home Valley Park, Home Valley, WA to Drano Lake, WA (Downwind course). Approx. just over 7 miles. Depending on weather/conditions, we will work on alternative courses if no wind. 

Registration:

Pre-registration on Paddleguru opens on Sunday, May 5, 2024 and runs through Saturday, June 1, 2024. Race Day Registration will be open on-site on race morning, Sunday, June 2, 2024 from 9-10am. Payment in cash or check (made out to Gorge Canoe Club) will be accepted on-site on race day or pay on Paddleguru during pre-registration (credit card fees apply). If you plan on paying in cash on race day, exact change only accepted. 

If there are multiple people registering (e.g. double), each person must complete a registration.  The first person will add the name of their partner when registering.  The partner will then sign in to register as well.

There must be at least 3 people/teams in a category to make it an awardable division. If there are less than 3 people in your category we will be combining categories to make awardable divisions. 

Registration Fee:

Pre-Registration on Paddleguru is a $30 race fee per paddler (includes raffle ticket, insurance coverage, Paddleguru fee, safety, etc.). Credit card fees extra when paying on Paddleguru with card. Additional fees applied with Deferred Payment ($40 race fee) and on-site Race Day Registration ($40 race fee). Payment in cash or check (made out to Gorge Canoe Club) will be accepted on-site on race day or pay on Paddleguru during pre-registration (credit card fees apply). If you plan on paying in cash on race day, exact change only accepted. 

Insurance:

Insurance is provided by PaddleSports Risk Management, L.L.C. Individuals must complete our liability waiver to enter the race. (https://bit.ly/GCC__waiver)

Click on the event waiver link prior to registering for the race on Paddleguru. 

Safety and Rules:

All small boat paddlers must wear a PFD and leash, carry a whistle and a cellphone (in a waterproof bag). High-visible clothing is a bright idea! Safety boats will be on the course to assist but are not responsible for paddlers, boats, and/or equipment.

By taking part in this race, you are saying that you are in good physical health, are a competent paddler that can remount in rough conditions. 

There is a mandatory race safety meeting before the race starts, where we will discuss the start and finish, and safety on the race course.

The race will follow the same race rules, regulations, and safety procedures of PNWORCA (https://pnworca.org/race-rules/). 

Contact:

Maddie Spoto, Race Director, maddie@gorgecanoeclub.com, 949-929-9262.

Any potential information for race day will be published on the GCC Facebook page and event FB page.