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2012 Weaver Seed World Jet Boat River Marathon
April 13, 2012 -
April 21, 2012
St. Maries, Lewiston, Orofino and Riggins, Idaho
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Event Summary:
A great opportunity to the world's best racers right here in Idaho! The 9 day event begins on the St. Joe River then moves to the Snake river with the final races being held on the legendary rapids of the Salmon River.
A great opportunity to the world's best racers right here in Idaho! The 9 day event begins on the St. Joe River then moves to the Snake river with the final races being held on the legendary rapids of the Salmon River.
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
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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 4 years, the United States has the opportunity to host the World Jet Boat Races and this year Idaho will be the location for the races!
A field of 40 boats are expected with racers from all over the world including New Zealand, Mexico, Canada and the United States. The Races will take place on 4 rivers:
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).
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 4 years, the United States has the opportunity to host the World Jet Boat Races and this year Idaho will be the location for the races!
A field of 40 boats are expected with racers from all over the world including New Zealand, Mexico, Canada and the United States. The Races will take place on 4 rivers:
- The St. Joe: Near St. Maries, Idaho. Class I rapids
- The Snake River: Near Lewiston offers class I & II rapids
- The Clearwater River: Near Orofino offers class I & II rapids
- The Salmon River: Near Riggins, Idaho offers class II & III rapids
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:
- 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 pondering an escape starting 04/18/2012:
- The World Jet Boat Races
- Timothy is thinking about a much needed break 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
official reservation service for the 2012 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 13, 2012 | ST. MARIES, IDAHO | ||
| EVENT TIME | EVENT DESCRIPTION | EVENT LOCATION |
| Before 5:30pm | Racer Pre-runs concluded by 5:30pm | St. Maries, Idaho |
| 6:00pm PT | Registration, Technical Inspection, “Show & Shine Boat Show” | |
| Dusk | Fireworks | St. Maries Lower City Park & Cormana Building |
| SATURDAY | APRIL 14, 2012 | ST. MARIES, ID | ST. JOE RIVER CLASS I RIVER | ||
| Staging/Hot Pits located at Aqua Park | St. Maries, Idaho | |
| 9:00am PT | Idaho Forest Industries Landing (IFIL) to Calder Bridge | St. Joe River, 25 miles |
| 10:30am PT | Calder Bridge to IFIL | 25 miles |
| 1:00pm PT | IFIL to Calder Bridge | 25 miles |
| 2:30pm PT | Calder Bridge to IFIL | 25 miles |
| 7:00pm PT | Downtown Celebration | St. Maries, Idaho |
| SUNDAY | APRIL 15, 2012 | ST. MARIES, ID | ST. JOE RIVER CLASS I RIVER | ||
| Staging/Hot Pits located at Aqua Park | St. Maries, Idaho | |
| 10:00am PT | IFIL to Calder Bridge | St. Joe River, 25 miles |
| 11:30am PT | Calder Bridge to IFIL | 25 miles |
| MONDAY | APRIL 16, 2012 | LEWISTON, ID | SNAKE RIVER CLASS I-II RIVER | ||
| 10:00am PT | Hells Gate Marina to Bear Bar | 27 miles |
| 11:30am PT | Bear Bar to Hells Gate Marina | 27 miles |
| 2:00pm PT | Hells Gate Marina to Bear Bar | 27 Miles |
| 3:30pm PT | Bear Bar to Hells Gate Marina | 27 Miles |
| 5:00pm PT | “Show & Shine Boat Show” followed by... | Clearwater Casino, Lewiston, ID. |
| Northwest River Runners Banquet & Auction | Clearwater Casino, Lewiston, ID. | |
| TUESDAY | APRIL 17, 2012 | LEWISTON, ID | SNAKE RIVER CLASS I-II RIVER | ||
| 9:00am PT | Hells Gate Marina to Bear Bar | 27 miles |
| 10:30am PT | Bear Bar to Hells Gate Marina | 27 miles |
| 1:00pm PT | Hells Gate Marina to Bear Bar | 27 Miles |
| 2:30pm PT | Bear Bar to Hells Gate Marina | 27 Miles |
| 6:00pm PT | “Show & Shine Boat Show” & Welcome Celebration | Orofino City Park, Orofino, ID |
| WEDNESDAY | APRIL 18, 2012 | OROFINO, ID | CLEARWATER RIVER CLASS I-II | ||
| 10:00am PT | Orofino to Lewiston | 47 miles |
| 2:00pm PT | Lewiston to Orofino | 47 miles |
| THURSDAY | APRIL 19, 2012 | RIGGINS, ID | MANDATORY DAY OFF RACING | ||
| 6:00pm MT | Welcome BBQ/Boat Show & Shine | Best Western Salmon Rapids Lodge |
| FRIDAY | APRIL 20, 2012 | RIGGINS, ID | SALMON RIVER CLASS II-III | ||
| 9:00am MT | LEG 1, Island Bar to Lightning Creek | 8 miles |
| LEG 2, Lightning Creek to Island Bar | 8 miles | |
| Lunch Break | ||
| 1pm MT | LEG 3, Island Bar to Lightning Creek | 8 miles |
| LEG 4, Lightning Creek to Island Bar | 8 miles | |
| LEG 5, Island Bar to Lightning Creek | 8 miles | |
| LEG 6, Lightning Creek to Island Bar | 8 miles | |
| SATURDAY | APRIL 21, 2012 | RIGGINS, ID | SALMON RIVER CLASS II-III | ||
| 9:00am MT | LEG 1, Island Bar to Lightning Creek | 8 miles |
| LEG 2, Lightning Creek to Island Bar (no lunch break) | 8 miles | |
| LEG 3, Island Bar to Lightning Creek | 8 miles | |
| LEG 4, Lightning Creek to Island Bar | 8 miles | |
| 6:00pm MT | Cocktails | Best Western Salmon Rapids Lodge |
| 7:00pm MT | Dinner and Awards Presentation Tickets are $25. Please call 1-208-628-4142 to reserve. |
Best Western Salmon Rapids Lodge |
Please note this schedule is subject to change based on weather or other unforseen circumstances.
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InIdaho.com welcomes questions about this event to help you plan your trip to the
races.
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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