Special Events
Rogue River Cleanup Day - May 17, 2008 (PDF)
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!
Thank you for your cooperation and enjoy the weekend!
River Closure Times and Dates
Date |
Time |
Location |
Friday - May 23 |
9 am - 10 am |
Baker Park to Almeda Park and back |
Friday - May 23 |
11:30 am - 12:30 pm |
Baker Park to Almeda Park and back |
Saturday - May 24 |
9 am - 10 am |
Baker Park to Almeda Park and back |
Saturday - May 24 |
11:30 am - 12:30 pm |
Baker Park to Almeda Park and back |
Monday - May 26 |
1 pm - 3 pm |
Riverside Park to Robertson Bridge and back |
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