Don’t miss the classic WKC Salmon la Sac race!! For the 47th year in a row, a grand time will be had by all! From the skillfull racers, to the playful rec boaters, to the speedy downriver racers, the whitewater will be enjoyed on many levels. Many others come out just to enjoy the sun and cheer on the boaters.
The following events are scheduled:
• Slalom Race
• Downriver Sprint Race
• Downriver Classic Race
• Kid's Slalom Race
• Scavenger Hunt
• Clive Lister Memorial Toast and campfire gathering
The downriver and slalom events are part of the 2008 Northwest Whitewater Cup Series, so racers will earn coveted cup points. Racers are also eligible to win one of the following SLS traveling trophies: the infamous Tipover Award, the Silver Bowl for top woman and top man and trophies for the fastest open canoes.
For seasoned whitewater paddlers, the level on the Cle Elum canyon (http://www.americanwhitewater.org/rivers/id/2093/) and Cooper Creek runs (http://www.americanwhitewater.org/rivers/id/2100/) will be good. In addition, the area offers numerous hiking and mountain biking opportunities, and a nice campground that is perfect for the kids' bike riding!
• The whitewater slalom course is a moderate Class II rapids. There will be a novice course on the top section, where it's pretty flat, for those new to the game.
• The downriver race is 4 miles long and Class II+ (http://www.americanwhitewater.org/rivers/id/2094/).
Entry fees are $25.00 per racer with a $5.00 discount to those with proof of current ACA membership. Additional race classes are $5.00 each per racer. Separate classes are offered based on age, gender, and type of boat (canoes, kayaks, open boats, race boats, plastic play boats, K-2s, etc).

How to Get There: Navigate I-90 east of Seattle and exit at Roslyn. Drive through town (the whole place is a speed trap and stays a speed trap until you get to the campground: Beware!) to the end of the road, and there you are at both the race site and campground.
Camping: This year no reservations are being taken for any campsites.
This year, due to deep snow and the need for further repairs, the Salmon La Sac Campground is closed. Most of us will be staying at the Red mountain campground, which is just 3 miles downstream. (As we did two years ago, when the flood damage closed the SLS campground for the summer.)

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!
• We need folks to hang the course on Friday, June 6th. No experience
required. Call Dawn Meekhof at 206-367-6273 or email dmmeekhof@yahoo.com.
• We need folks who are not racing and can do the timing for the downriver race on Saturday and/or timing, judging, or scoring the slalom on Sunday.
No prior experience necessary. Call Dawn.

Salmon La Sac Events
SATURDAY
10:00 Registration
11:00 Downriver sprint races (through the slalom course)
2:00 Kids slalom race
4:00 Downriver Classic race
1:00 - 6:00 Registration
All Day: slalom practice
Evening: scavenger hunt for all ages followed by the Clive Lister Memorial
Toast to be held at the race director's campsite. Also late registration
SUNDAY
9:30 Late registration
10:30 Registration closed!
11:00 Racers meeting
All Day: the Famous Fabulous Salmon La Sac Slalom