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2014 Riggins Jet Boat Races
April 18, 19 & 20, 2014, Riggins, Idaho
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Salmon River Photos
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Event Summary:
One of the toughest whitewater jet boat race tracks in the world.
One of the toughest whitewater jet boat race tracks in the world.
Location:
All around Riggins, Idaho!
Riggins, Idaho is Idaho's whitewater capital. Offering rafting, fishing and jet boating.
Lat: 45.41707
Long: -116.31450
More about Riggins
All around Riggins, Idaho!
Riggins, Idaho is Idaho's whitewater capital. Offering rafting, fishing and jet boating.
Lat: 45.41707
Long: -116.31450
More about Riggins
Lodging for this event sells out early. Call us at 1-800-844-3246 for
availability at all hotels, cabins, vacation rentals and condos.
Every mid-April, Riggins, Idaho becomes welcomes the fun and excitement of the annual Jet boat Races.
A field of over 20 boats are expected this year mostly from Canada and the United States.
How the races are run:
Unlike most auto races, jet boat's head up the constantly evolving track of river one at a time. The rivers are just too narrow and dangerous for side by side racing. Each race has a start point and end point and runs are between 8 and 47 miles. Racers compete for the fastest legs in each class and for the event. Boats are ordered on the river according to their estimated speeds. When racers reach the first destination they begin the next leg and run back to the original starting location.
Where to watch:
Most spectators find a good rapid or a particularly tricky section of the river and watch, holler and hold their breath from shore (please respect private property - there is plenty of public land along the rivers).
Every mid-April, Riggins, Idaho becomes welcomes the fun and excitement of the annual Jet boat Races.
A field of over 20 boats are expected this year mostly from Canada and the United States.
How the races are run:
Unlike most auto races, jet boat's head up the constantly evolving track of river one at a time. The rivers are just too narrow and dangerous for side by side racing. Each race has a start point and end point and runs are between 8 and 47 miles. Racers compete for the fastest legs in each class and for the event. Boats are ordered on the river according to their estimated speeds. When racers reach the first destination they begin the next leg and run back to the original starting location.
Where to watch:
Most spectators find a good rapid or a particularly tricky section of the river and watch, holler and hold their breath from shore (please respect private property - there is plenty of public land along the rivers).
Discussions about the
World Jet Boat Championship Races:div>
- Teresa is pondering a few days off starting 04/18/2014:
- The Riggins Jet Boat Races
- David's question about The Riggins Jet Boat Races was answered by Mike @ InIdaho:
- Q: When are the races to Orifino? view answer
- David is reserving a trip starting :
- The Riggins Jet Boat Races
- Donna is booking a much needed break starting 04/17/2014:
- The Riggins Jet Boat Races
- R is day dreaming about a few days off starting :
- The Riggins Jet Boat Races
- Matt's question about The World Jet Boat Races was answered by Mike @ InIdaho:
- Q: What are the dates for 2014 races? view answer
- Tamera is day dreaming about an escape starting :
- The World Jet Boat Races
- Pam is thinking about a vacation starting 04/19/2013:
- The World Jet Boat Races
- Noel is day dreaming about a few days off starting 04/22/2013:
- The World Jet Boat Races
- Terri's question about The World Jet Boat Races was answered by Tamara @ InIdaho:
- Q: What time do the races start on Friday and Saturday in Riggins, Idaho? view answer
- Ian is booking a getaway starting :
- The World Jet Boat Races
- Bill is about to book an escape starting 04/20/2012:
- The World Jet Boat Races
- Chris's question about The World Jet Boat Races was answered by Tamara @ InIdaho:
- Q: What is the schedule of events for the World Jet Boat Races? view answer
- Sharon's question about The World Jet Boat Races was answered by Mike @ InIdaho:
- Q: What are the dates for each of the 4 locations? view answer
- Keith's question about The World Jet Boat Races was answered by Mike @ InIdaho:
- Q: What will the course be on the joe? from where to where? view answer
- Chris's question about The World Jet Boat Races was answered by Mike @ InIdaho:
- Q: where is the best place to watch in Riggins? view answer
- Julie is requesting a few days off starting 04/18/2012:
- The World Jet Boat Races
- Timothy is day dreaming about a trip starting 04/20/2012:
- World Jet Boat Races
- Rebecca's question about World Jet Boat Races was answered by Mike @ InIdaho:
- Q: Where do we buy tickets? view answer
- Simon's question about World Jet Boat Races was answered by Mike @ InIdaho:
- Q: Where do I fly into? view answer
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InIdaho.com is the
a free reservation service for the 2013 Jet Boat races.
We have access to special room blocks and special rates. Through InIdaho.com you can make your lodging reservations for all locations of the event. In addition, we can assist you with other travel including trip excursions, rental cars and more. InIdaho is based in Idaho. Reservations 1-800-844-3246
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Please notes that events are subject to change without notice.
Friday, April 18, 2014
Testing and Pre-runs—All Day
5:00 p.m. MDT-RIGGINS, Idaho: REGISTRATION, Welcome PUBLIC BBQ & “Show & Shine Boat Show” at the Salmon Rapids Lodge
Saturday, April 19, 2014
Racing all day on the Salmon River
9:30pm—Fireworks Celebration in Riggins City Park overlooking the river
Sunday, April 20, 2014
Racing Sunday morning. Awards ceremony Sunday afternoon.
Friday, April 18, 2014
Testing and Pre-runs—All Day
5:00 p.m. MDT-RIGGINS, Idaho: REGISTRATION, Welcome PUBLIC BBQ & “Show & Shine Boat Show” at the Salmon Rapids Lodge
Saturday, April 19, 2014
Racing all day on the Salmon River
9:30pm—Fireworks Celebration in Riggins City Park overlooking the river
Sunday, April 20, 2014
Racing Sunday morning. Awards ceremony Sunday afternoon.
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InIdaho.com welcomes questions about this event to help you plan your trip to the
races.
From David 2/27/2014 8:55:35 PM
Question: When are the races to Orifino?
Question: When are the races to Orifino?
Answer: @David: There are no jet boat races scheduled for the Clearwater River. They hope to bring back in the future though. Races will happen in Riggins and St. Maries this year.
(Mike @ InIdaho 2/28/2014 10:22:26 AM)
From Matt 8/9/2013 3:28:32 PM
Question: What are the dates for 2014 races?
Question: What are the dates for 2014 races?
Answer: @Matt: The 2014 Riggins Jet Boat races will be held April 18, 19 and 20.
(Mike @ InIdaho 8/9/2013 3:44:03 PM)
From Terri 4/19/2012 8:00:15 PM
Question: What time do the races start on Friday and Saturday in Riggins, Idaho?
Question: What time do the races start on Friday and Saturday in Riggins, Idaho?
Answer: @Terri: The World Jet Boat Races in Riggins, Id begin at 9:00am on both Friday and Saturday.
(Tamara @ InIdaho 4/20/2012 8:43:54 AM)
From Chris 3/31/2012 2:35:11 PM
Question: What is the schedule of events for the World Jet Boat Races?
Question: What is the schedule of events for the World Jet Boat Races?
Answer: @Chris: You can visit this site for a schedule of events: http://www.inidaho.com/Guides/events/world_jet_boat_races/default.asp.
(Tamara @ InIdaho 3/31/2012 2:43:23 PM)
From Sharon 2/9/2012 5:27:00 PM
Question: What are the dates for each of the 4 locations?
Question: What are the dates for each of the 4 locations?
Answer: @Sharon: The schedule is on this page. Just click on schedule of events for dates.
(Mike @ InIdaho 2/9/2012 5:33:32 PM)
From Keith 2/7/2012 12:48:41 PM
Question: What will the course be on the joe? from where to where?
Question: What will the course be on the joe? from where to where?
Answer: @Keith: The start and end locations are listed in the daily schedule of events. The Joe will be from IFIL to Calder Bridge.
(Mike @ InIdaho 2/7/2012 12:56:33 PM)
From Chris 1/8/2012 11:27:21 AM
Question: where is the best place to watch in Riggins?
Question: where is the best place to watch in Riggins?
Answer: @Chris: Everyone has their favorite, but mine is by Time Zone Bridge just north of town.
(Mike @ InIdaho 1/8/2012 11:28:46 AM)
From Rebecca 1/7/2012 3:55:02 PM
Question: Where do we buy tickets?
Question: Where do we buy tickets?
Answer: @Rebecca: No tickets are needed for the jet boat races. There are several great places to watch on each river, so check with a local when you get to town for ideas.
(Mike @ InIdaho 1/7/2012 3:56:26 PM)
From Simon 1/7/2012 10:00:49 AM
Question: Where do I fly into?
Question: Where do I fly into?
Answer: @Simon: The Lewiston Airport (LWS) is serviced by Alaska Airlines and Delta Airlines and is the most centrally located. Lewiston is 98 miles south of St. Maries and 117 miles north of Riggins. The Spokane Airport (GEG) is about 65 miles from St. Maries and Boise Airport (BOI) which is 140 miles south of Riggins. Contact us for additional info, places to stay and rental cars if needed.
(Mike @ InIdaho 1/7/2012 10:14:49 AM)
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