RACE DETAILS Calling all racers of all skills and boat types plus a few good volunteers!

Come join the Georgia Canoeing Association on Sunday, October 4, 2026, for the 58th year of the Southeastern US Wildwater Championships Downriver Race, the oldest whitewater race in the Southeast. The race will be on the Nantahala River from the Forest Service put-in at Wayah Road to Finish Rock (after falls and before the raft takeout on river right). This race attracts top racers from the Southeast and beyond, but is open to anyone who wants to see how quickly they can get down the Nantahala.

REGISTRATION Pre-registration WILL CLOSE AT 11:45pm FRIDAY, OCTOBER 2nd. After that time racers must register in person at the race (cash or check only). Racers are strongly encouraged to pre-register.

FEE The registration fee is $20 for current American Canoe Organization (ACA) members and $30 for non-members.  That includes a commemorative race T-Shirt and helps the club cover the permit and insurance costs for the race.  Any remaining funds will go toward the GCA River Access Fund.

VOLUNTEERS Volunteers are needed on race day for racer check-in and for race timing. If you are interested in volunteering, contact Marvine Cole, marvinequilts@hotmail.com. Please contact Carol Proctor at crproctor11@gmail.com if you have any difficulty registering for the race.

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Contact Information Georgia Canoeing Association
creiser11@gmail.com