Special Events

Rogue River Closures for Boat Races

Whitewater Hydroplane Race

Date: Memorial Weekend - May 23 - 26, 2008

Event: Boatnik –
Marathon Jetboat Races - May 23 and 24
Whitewater Hydroplane Race - May 26

Where: Grants Pass, Oregon

Jet boat races are sponsored by the Grants Pass Active Club. For safety reasons boat ramps and the Rogue River will be closed during the races by the Oregon State Marine Board and Josephine County Sheriff's Department. All river users, other than the race participants, are asked to stay off the river. Viewing the race from shore and using the river at times other than what is posted below is allowed.

Please stay at least fifty feet back from the river during the races!

• Map (PDF)

Thank you for your cooperation and enjoy the weekend!

River Closure Times and Dates