Manchester Race
Start : July 14, 2012 10:00 AM
Level: 3
Distance: 10mi
Meeting: 9:15 AM
Director : Vadim Kin
Phone: 206.819.4841
Getting to the Start
From Tacoma: Follow Highway 16 going toward Bremerton, take the Sedgwick Exit, turning right, turn left on Long Lake Rd., turn right on Mile Hill Rd., Left On Clochester Dr., go thru Manchester, go up hill, make a quick right on Beach Dr., drive until you see the Manchester State Park sign (Hilldale Rd.), turn right.
From Seattle: Take the West Seattle Ferry (Fauntleroy Ferry) to Southworth, go straight off the ferry onto Southworth Dr., follow Southworth Dr. to Manchester turn-off (Colchester Dr.) turn right, go thru Manchester, go up hill, make a quick right on Beach Dr., drive until you see the Manchester State Park sign (Hilldale Rd.) turn right.
A State Parks parking permit is required to park at Fay Bainbridge. A one-time permit is $11.50, annual pass is $35 online (www.discoverpass.wa.gov) or outlets like Fred Meyer or Cabella; the complete list is at wdfw.wa.gov/licensing/vendors.
Race Registration
If you would like to fill out your entry form ahead of the race (especially if you are under 18 years of age and need parental permission) you can get a copy here: Entry/Release Form (PDF).
Race Course
Starts at Manchester State Park, goes around Blake Island and returns.
Course Record
Tyler Peterson & Evan Jacobs, 1:03:11 in 2008 in a 2X.
Entry Fees
Boats of 1 or 2 competitors:
$8 per person for: members of Sound Rowers, Juniors (18 and under).
$18 per person for non-members, non-Juniors
Boats of 3+ competitors:
$8 per person
Awards
Ribbons awarded for 1st-3rd by category.
Camping
Manchester State Park. Camping reservations can be made by calling Reservations Northwest at 1-800-452-5687 up to 11 months ahead of time.
All the campsites are on the hill in the woods above the beach. Walking distance to the start. See the Washington State Park web page at
www.parks.wa.gov.
Manchester State Park
PO Box 338
Manchester WA 98353
360-871-4065