Things to consider about this race:

Parking can be tough so plan to get there early

Rocky shore to put canoes together so bring padding or canoe stand

Fun course heading down channel, around bouy and back down to finish which is tucked into marina so watching where other people are turning to finish is a must!

Usually good stew, oranges, hot beverage

Honey Bucket on site

Lake Union Race

Race:  Lake Union Race, PNW-ORCA  2010 Winter Series OC-1/OC-2

Date:  Saturday, January 30, 2010, Waterway #18, Lake Union, Seattle, WA

Race Description:  All paddlers start together at concrete overlook at Gas Works Park, heading west to Ballard Locks, around a buoy and return past Gas Works Park, to finish line within Waterway #18.  The course is approx 6.0 miles.  This is the 2nd of  7 races in the Winter Series, with the first 5 place finishers in each division earning points for end of season awards.

Cost & Regulations:

All races start at 11:00 am. Entry fee for each race is $10 per paddler. Paddlers must have a life jacket on board or worn, and leashes are advised.

Registration:  This is a PNW-ORCA race, sanctioned by USAC/K and will follow their safety procedures.   All participants must register, sign the waiver, and show proof of USAC/K or CORA membership.  Non-USAC/K or CORA members must pay an additional $5 fee and complete the USAC/K one-time waiver in order to enter the race.

Host Club:  Hui Wa’a O Wakinikona.  Contact:  scdahlin@comcast.net
 
Facilities:  There is one porta-john at the race site, with additional permanent restroom facilities ¼ mile away at Gas Works Park.  There are no clothes changing facilities at the put-in/take-out area.  Light refreshments and water will be provided.
 
Entry Fees:   $10.00 per paddler.
 
Race Schedule: 

9:00am      Registration table opens
10:30am    Safety and Paddlers’ meeting
11:00am    Race starts 
1:00pm      Awards

Directions:  Race registration is on the north end of Lake Union next to Dunato's Boat Yard,
2309 N. Northlake Way, about 1/4 mile east of Gas Works Park.

From I-5. Take Exit #169 (NE 45th St.), turn west on NE 45th and continue to Stone Way.
Turn Left on Stone Way and follow it south all the way to the bottom by Lake Union (through NE 34th St).  The road will bend to the left and become N. Northlake Way.  Follow N. Northlake Way east past Gasworks Park, and look for a tall line of poplar trees (if you see Dunato's Boatyard, you've gone too far).  Please park on the north side of the street (back-in angle parking) and walk down to lake’s edge, where the canoes are beached.