There are no pre-qualifications for this event but dependant on the number of entrants the Race Committee may be required to limit the number of entrants based on information given on the sailing resume. Competitor Identification Competitors must identify both sides of their sails with their US Windsurfing registered sail numbers or the registered sail number of their national authority. Competitors must register with the sail number they plan to race with or notify the Race Committee in writing of any changes before racing. Water temperature on average is 74-78F depending on the flow of the river. The river current will vary between 2-5 knots depending on power requirements of the dams.
Air temperatures can change dramatically throughout the day.
The wind minimum for course racing will be 8 knots and the maximum will be 25 knots. These will include a list of formula approved boards that can be registered on Monday, August 20th 2001. Scoring System, Racing Rules of Sailing Appendix A with discards will apply. The overall winner of the Open Men will be recognized as the United States Windsurfing Men s National Champion and the overall winner of the Open Women will be recognized as the United States Windsurfing Women s National Champion. The overall winners of the other divisions within the Open, Production Formula and IMCO fleets will be recognized as the United States Windsurfing National Champions of those divisions.