Take Me to the River

At the end of March, elite slalom paddlers and wild water racers will converge on the Nantahala River for this year’s Whitewater US Open hosted by the Nantahala Racing Club. The precision and speed with which these boaters maneuver within the falls is a sight to be seen. Spectators are welcome to enjoy the race from the paved walkway along Nantahala Falls just upriver from the NOC‘s River’s End Restaurant. This is a Forest Service path and offers great views for both races.

2015 Event Schedule

Slalom

Check-in & Late Registration	3-5pm	Rivers End Restaurant
Open Practice	12:30 – 2:30 pm	Nantahala Falls
Course Construction	2 – 5 pm	Nantahala Falls
Demo Runs	5:30 pm	Nantahala Falls

Saturday, March 28	Time	Location
Late Check- In	7:45-8:15am	Big Wesser BBQ
Volunteer Meeting	8:15 am	Big Wesser BBQ
Competitors Meeting / Bib Pick-up	9:00 am	Big Wesser BBQ
Foreruns	9:45 am	Nantahala Falls
Slalom 1st Runs	10:00 am	Nantahala Falls
Lunch Break	11:30 am	N/A
Slalom 2nd Runs	12:30 pm	Nantahala Falls
Demo Runs	5:00 pm	Nantahala Falls
Banquet Dinner	6:00 pm	TBA

Sunday, March 29	Time	Location
Competitors Meeting	9:00 am	Big Wesser BBQ
Foreruns	9:45 am	Nanthala Falls
Slalom 1st Runs	10:00 am	Nantahala Falls
Lunch Break	11:30 am	N/A
Slalom 2nd Runs	12:30 pm	Nantahala Falls
Awards Ceremony	3:30 pm	Big Wesser BBQ

Wildwater

Saturday, March 28	Time	Location
Registration	8 – 9 am	River’s End
Competitors Meeting	10:00 am	River’s End
Sprint Start	11:00 am	Patton’s Run

Sunday, March 29	Time	Location
Competitors Meeting	10:00 am	Ferebee Park
Classic Start	11:45 am	Ferebee Park
Awards Ceremony	1:00 pm	River’s End