Noisy waters 9-man Race-Bellingham Registration now open
Sarah Tanuvasa
Aloha Paddlers,
Registration is now live for the Noisy Waters 9-Man Race on beautiful Lake Whatcom in Bellingham! Co-hosted by BBOP and Kai Pana, we invite you to join us for a day of paddling, community, and celebration.
If you haven’t yet filled out the intent survey it’s still helpful for planning, especially for crews participating in the change race.
Race Overview
Location: Blodel Donovan Park – 2114 Electric Ave (see attached map)
Race Options:
Short Course – 5 miles
Long Course – 12 miles
Water Change Course – ~18 miles
Boat Classes:
Women Spec OC6 / Women UL OC6
Men Spec OC6 / Men UL OC6
Mixed Spec OC6 / Mixed UL OC6
Food & Festivities
No plate lunch this year
We will have Potluck table by BBOP and Kai Pana
Vendor area and beer garden open post-race
Important Logistics
Permits & AIS Inspections: Required for all canoes and escort boats launching at Lake Whatcom. Arrive early and prepared.
Escort Boat Crew: Each operator, change manager, and crew must register and sign the online waiver here
Need a Canoe? Contact BBOP at saraht...@gmail.com. We’ll do our best to help, but specific canoe types are not guaranteed.
Escort Boats: The race committee is seeking local boats, but clubs are encouraged to recruit their own.
Cancellations
Must be made on or before August 11, 2025
20% fee for cancellations before the deadline
No refunds after August 11
Race Day Schedule
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 7:30 AM | Canoe inspection & rigging |
| 7:30 AM | Escort boat crew meeting |
| 8:30 AM | Pule, Oli mahalo
(Join us in opening the race with gratitude-Lyrics here), Safety & Steers’ meeting |
| 9:00 AM | Short course race start |
| 10:30 AM | OC6 Change race start |
| 10:50 AM | OC6 Women’s & Mixed Iron race start |
| 11:30 AM | Beer Garden opens |
| 1:00 PM | Men’s OC6 Iron race start |
| 3:00 PM | Awards Ceremony |
| 5:00 PM | Beer Garden closes & clean-up begins |
Please note: Times are approximate and may shift slightly on race day.
Race Contacts
Sarah Tanuvasa (BBOP): saraht...@gmail.com
Tyler Irwin (Kai Pana): tyle...@protonmail.com
We can’t wait to see you on the water!
Sarah Tanuvasa (BBOP) Tyler Irwin (Kai Pana)
Graeme Galves
Looking to get on-board with a Mixed or Men's crew for water changes (preferably) or Iron for the Lake Whatcom Aug-16 race. Can go any seat, steering to stroke. Been doing V1 12-Miles+ practices for several weeks.
Regards, Graeme