The Gorge paddling community has come together to bring you the Vortex Gorge Series, a three race paddling series in the Heart of the Gorge. Gorge Canoe Club, Nelo USA / Nordic Kayaks USA and Puakea Designs are excited to host these races with the help of the community. The dates have been set for May 21, June 4 and June 25, 2023.

Vortex Gorge Race #2 is a part of the Vortex Gorge Series put on by Nelo USA and Nordic Kayaks USA. This race will be held on Sunday, June 4, 2023. Tentative course is a downwind race starting at Bob's Beach (Stevenson, WA) and ending in Home Valley.

Registration:

Pre-registration on Paddleguru through Saturday, June 3, 2023. Pre-registration in person will be open at the Mixer on Saturday, June 3, 2023 at GCC Clubhouse from 6-7pm. Race Day Registration will be open onsite on race morning, Sunday, June 4, 2023, at Bob's Beach from 9:00-10:00 am. Payment in cash or check (made out to Three Oceans LLC) to be submitted at mixer or on race day or pay on Paddleguru directly (credit card fees extra).

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 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 $30 per paddler (includes raffle ticket, insurance coverage, Paddleguru registration fee). Credit card fees extra when paying on Paddleguru. Additional fees applied with Deferred Payment ($35 race fee) and Race Day Registration ($40 race fee). 

Insurance:

Insurance is provided by PaddleSports Risk Management, L.L.C. Individuals must complete our liability waiver to enter the race.

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

https://form.jotform.com/JLAagency/three-oceans-llc-participant-waiver

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.

Contact:

Michele Eray - michele@threeoceans.co - (619)796-8048 

Maggie Hogan - maggie@threeoceans.co - (619)948-2956

Any potential information for race day will be published our Facebook pages - Nelo USA & Nordic Kayaks USA and our event page.