Hudson River Raft Guides Race 05-15-10

Every year the Hudson River Raft Guides from all the various outfitters, compete in a downriver sprint race called the GODS Race - stands for Guides and Outfitters Downriver Sprint. The race begins at the normal take-out and ends at Ordway Crossing, about 2.5 miles downstream. Most outfitters compete with a 2-person team and all boats are exactly the same.

North Creek Rafting Company was represented by Nate Pelton and Justin Bazil. This is Justin.



















Mass Start!














They started out very strong, about 100 yards ahead of the pack.














Taking on water.














Disaster struck in the first and only rapid on the course, Perry Ellers Rapid (Class II+). Nate and Bazil swam almost a half mile before getting the swamped canoe to shore (no float bags).














Everyone made it to the finish and a good time was had by all.














The race was won by two guides from an Indian Lake outfitter.