Jamestown Double Beaver 2018
August 18 @ Conanicut Yacht Club, Jamestown, RI, United States
GENERAL INFO
The Jamestown Double Beaver race will be held on August 18th, 2018. Hosted by Tim Dwyer this 5 to 9 mile race (depending on conditions) on Rhode Island's Narragansett Bay is a true open-water event, with rough ocean conditions likely. Although primarily for surfskis, outrigger canoes are also welcome to participate.
There is a $30 registration fee for this race to cover food and other costs. You must register by August 13th (the Monday before the race) - there is no race day registration. Only those registering by the deadline will be eligible for raffle prizes. This race is part of both the SurfskiRacing.com and New England Surfski point series. Post-race food will be provided.
Epic Kayaks has been a long-time sponsor of the Double Beaver and have generously donated prizes once again with a new Epic wing paddle and $100 gift certificate.
Park in the upper parking lot and walk your ski to the beach. There is a portapotty available. Plan on hanging out on the beach (bring a chair) and having food afterwards.
Stay tuned for possible course changes due to weather and conditions. Be flexible. We always work out a good course.
Schedule
3:30 PM captain's meeting, 4:00 PM start
Directions
The 2018 course is planned to start at the U of Rhode Island's Bay Campus 215 S Ferry Road, Narragansett, RI.
Course
If there are downwind conditions it will be a 5 mile burn down to Plum Island Lighthouse. If conditions are not conducive to downwind the a 9 mile loop course will be available between a buoy C "5" in the channel south of Bonnet Point and Plum Island Lighthouse.
Download the Skipper app to review the course area.
NEW Venue!! U of Rhode Island's Bay Campus 215 S Ferry Road, Narragansett, RI. Park in the upper parking lot and walk your ski to the beach.
2016 Race Video from Wesley Echols
2015 Race Report from Greg Lesher
See Surfski America for past results.
Disclaimer and Warning
This race is being run under the Common Adventure model. You are responsible for your own safety. The race directors assume no liability. All paddlers must have a PFD, leg or paddle leash, phone or VHF radio in waterproof case, and whistle. Failure to carry these items will result in exclusion from the official results. Orange smoke flares are highly recommended, but not required. Do not register for this race unless you are comfortable paddling alone in rough water and have good self-rescue skills.