Build Your Own Boat Race (ByOB) 

This years race was postponed by high water levels on the Arkansas River.  We don't run the race if the water level is above 3,000 cubic feet per second.  On June 27th at 5 pm the water level was at 3,400 c.f.s.  For safety reasons the ByOB Race was moved to Saturday July 18th.  Boats will check in at 5:00 pm at the Centennial Park boat ramp, followed by the safety talk, and the race will start around 5:30.  Raft Masters will provide helmets and life jackets for all participants, or you may use your own if you have them.

If you would like to get a team in you are more than welcome to.  The Recreatiion District will except registrations up to 5 pm on Friday, July 17th at the office or by 5 pm on July 18th at the Centennial Park boat ramp.   Get your team signed up today for the ByOB Race.  Awards will be handed out after the race at Whitewater Bar and Grill at the top of Eight Mile Hill by the Royal Gorge Bridge and Park turnoff.  The awards will be handed out between 7:30 and 8 pm, so come on out and have a good time with us.

ByOB Race (Start Time: 5:30) 

3 to 5 Crewmembers

The ByOB Race will start at approximately 5:30 at the Centennial Park Boat Launch. Boats will begin with staggered starts.  The race ends when boats clear the east end of the Riverwalk wall before the Raynolds Bridge. A minimum of three crewmembers per boat is required with a maximum of five. Crewmembers must wear life jackets and helmets that will be provided. All crewmembers must remain on the vessel throughout the entire race. Rafts must be no more than 6 feet wide and short enough to fit under bridges. Commercial rafts, raft parts, hulls of canoes or kayaks cannot be used. No enclosed tops are allowed. No parts powered by anything other than human power are allowed.  For example, homemade paddles or even pedal style boats are allowed, while anything with a motor is not.  Everything on your boat must be homemade, nothing off a raft or boat may be used.  No rafters can be seated at or below the water line. Rafts must be kept in the water at all times. Only homemade sails and paddles are allowed. No unsportsmanlike conduct is allowed between boats. ($100 prize for fastest boat, plus prizes for second place, third place, and most creative boat.)

COST

$40.00 for the ByOB Race