2026
Racer, Co-Pilot, & Boat Owner Registration & Info
(Detailed Category Rules Below Maps)
IMPORTANT - READ THOROUGHLY
REGISTER ON or BY JUNE 25 & SAVE HALF
How to register online early:
After reading the information in this section,
click on the link at the bottom of THIS section to fill out and sign your packet easily online using jotform.
Or, if you miss early registration, you can still register early
at the Show & Shine and save $20
Early Registration does not commit you to racing, all fees due on race day, but may be paid early.
FEES:
EARLY REGISTRATION (by June 25)
Racers & Navigators riding in boat - $50.00 per person in boat
Navigators on Land - $20
2nd Chance EARLY REGISTRATION (at Show n Shine)
Racers & Navigators riding in boat - $80.00 per person in boat
Navigators on Land - $20
Registration on Race Day
Racers & Navigators riding in boat - $100 per person in boat
Navigators on Land - $20
Your APBA Membership fee is $100.00 for each Racer and Co-pilot in the boat (SRRR pays the difference for early sign-up) and makes you eligible to enter ALL categories you qualify for in the event with one fee.
Racers are encouraged to find Sponsors to cover the fees. Please list your sponsor(s) on your paperwork so we can announce them at the races.
Pre-Boat Checks are available ANY TIME before Race Day by contacting David Powell at the Bay Company: 907-874-3340. Get your boat pre-inspected so there are no surprises at Boat Check on race day.
This does not take the place of Mandatory Boat Checks on Race Day.
2026 PRIZES - $5,800.00 Total in Prize Money
Unlimited Drag & Limited Circular:
1st $1,300.00
2nd $900.00
3rd $700.00
Limited Drag:
1st $900
2nd $700
3rd $500
2026 Times (ALL MANDATORY):
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Boat Check & Registration at 1 pm at Summer Float (North or South TBA)
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Racer Registration at City Dock after Boat Check
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Safety Meeting at 2:30 pm Sharp at City Dock Announcer Platform
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Races Start at 4 pm
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Awards Ceremony to follow
Order of Events:
Limited Drag
Limited Checkered Flag Run
Unlimited Drag
Unlimited Checkered Flag Run
Rooster Showing
Limited Circular
Limited Checkered Flag Run
AK Air Raffle Drawing
Awards Ceremony (winners must be present to receive prize money and trophies)
Wrangell Boat Races Information:
IMPORTANT, ALL PARTIES MUST SIGN ALL FORMS including Racers, Navigators, and Boat Owners. The packet below is required for each to participate. There are also required SRRR waiver, APBA waiver, and Event Forms which racers, boat owners, and navigators will need to fill out the day of the races.
After the forms below, there are also race maps for each category for you to save or print. Please read the description and study the course to prepare for race day.
Racer forms need to be read, understood, and signed prior to registration by racers, navigators, and boat owners. All forms that are online should be printed out, filled out before registration, and brought with you to Sign-Up after your boat is checked off at City Dock. Please keep a copy for yourself to refer back to. The race courses are yours to keep, they do not need to be turned in. You will fill out the APBA Club Application at Sign-up.
A boat may still win prize money even if they are the only boat racing in a category, but must run the course and cross the finish line to qualify.
The race directors have the right to alter and/or remove any categories or prizes if needed, and have the right to postpone or cancel races if needed. All changes will be posted on this webpage and/or made known to racers the day of the races if changes need to be made last minute. By entering the races, it is understood racers have all read and understand all rules, including information on this site.
Thanks! SRRR Board
Limited & Unlimited Drag updated 7/1/26
Limited: under and including speeds of 75 MPH Max
Unlimited: speeds 76 to 99 MPH (course will be shortened to keep faster boats at or below 99 mph at finish)
Limited & Unlimited Boats: 15’ or larger hull with seats and steering wheel. Props only.
Course: Two boats will run head to head. The order on the first bracket will be picked by boat type at random by booth officials, unless an order is agreed on by Unlimited Racers. Previous year top place will get the bye if there are an odd number of boats racing. Boats will use a rolling start, beginning at the N corner of the Old Mill Dock marked “START” on the race map. The Start Boat will be positioned on the land side of the boats. The inside boat will line up with the start boat, and the outside boat will line up with both boats. When boats are nose to nose, the start boat will signal with a green flag to start. Run is a single straight line to the Finish. The end of the race is in line with the orange finish buoy and the North end of City Dock marked “FINISH” on the race map. This may be single or double elimination, depending on number of entrants. Boats MUST stay to the West of the boundary buoys, which are next to City Dock marked in red on the race map, or will be disqualified from all races. Boats will not cross into another boat’s path or will be disqualified. After boats finish, they will come off step, then turn away from each other to return to the pit in a safe manner, at a safe speed, straight back to the harbor. Boats racing back to the harbor will be disqualified.
Limited Circular (up to and including 115 HP with 10’ and larger hull, props only) Coms with team members on land or in the boat are required. Seated V-bottom boats only (no jets, flat bottoms, tunnels, or tiller handles). Five boats maximum per heat. Boats will use a rolling start, beginning at the North end of the Old Mill Dock marked “START” on the map. The Start Boat will be positioned on the land side of the boats. The inside boat will line up with the start boat, then each boat will line up with the boat on the inside of them in succession. When all boats are in line, the start boat will signal with a green flag to start. Each lap is approximately a half mile long. Racers will run the course counterclockwise around the course buoys 7 laps. Race teams must keep track of laps. There will be a white flag when the lead boat finishes the 6th lap. After 7 laps, racers will make a straight run to the finish line at the finish buoy in line with the North end of City Dock (marked “FINISH” on the map). If a racer runs on the inside of any course buoy during the race, they can circle back INSIDE the circular course to re-enter SAFELY after boats have passed. If you cut another boat off while re-entering, you may be disqualified. After racers cross the finish line, they will ease off step in a safe manner and come to a stop near the outer marker marked in red on the race map, a safe distance from the finish buoy. Boats will wait until ALL boats have crossed the finish line, then return back to the pit at a safe speed in a safe manner. Racers will be disqualified if they race back to the pit. Results will be given upon return at the Pit. If more than five boats race, The top two from each heat will race the final heat. If more than 10 boats race, the top boat from each heat will race the final heat.
“Gary Allen Sr.” Rooster Tail Showing (note, trophy, but no prize money)
Boats may be prop or jet powered. Boats will run individually. Start line is anywhere between the Old Mill Dock and the South end of City Dock. Boats will start at the green flag, stay on the outside (to the West) of the boundary buoys next to City Dock marked in red on the race map, throw the rooster tail of his or her choice, and will end before or at the finish buoy. Boats will make a safe turn back toward the harbor and if they choose, may throw a rooster on the way back, but must finish before reaching the breakwater. Boats should be out from the dock far enough so that the fans can see. Fans have had a hard time seeing when boats are too close to the red inner boundary buoys. Boats MUST stay to the outside of the red inner boundary buoys, which are next to City Dock, or will be disqualified from all races.