Jock River Videos

Never paddled the Upper Jock River before? Most of the race is held on slow moving water however there are a few sections with swifts and C1 rapirds. Below are videos of the moving water sections as you near Richmond to familiarize yourself with what to expect.

Access to preview the rapids is limited, however a small section

Right Turn Rapid: Located about 8km from the race start (map) there will be some swifts followed by a small rapid turning right. The fastest flowing water is on river left, you can avoid most of the flow by staying to the right of the river.

Straight Rapid: At 11km from the start (map) there is a 400m long straight section of moving water. This section of fast moving shallow water can have some rocks that need to be avoided.

Final Rapid: Almost immediately following the straight section you will enter the final section (map) of about 500m of moving water as you near the end of the race.