The Collegiate Whitewater Fest

In it's 10th year, the CWF was created to give student boaters a chance to connect, learn, and race.

2025 Race Results

Advanced Women's Kayak

PLACE	NAME	SCHOOL	TIME
1	Eleanor	University of Washington	9:25
2	Rachel	Lewis and Clark College	9:31
3	Gwendolyn	Whitman College	9:38
4	Matilda	Lake Washington High School	9:52
5	Stella	Lewis and Clark College	9:53
5	Lauren	Bend Senior High School	9:53

Advanced Men's Kayak

PLACE	NAME	SCHOOL	TIME
1	Judah	Western Washington University	9:03
2	Owen	Western Washington University	9:06
3	Brice	Western Washington University	9:08
4	Jean	North Seattle Community College	9:09
5	Ivan	Northstar Middle School	9:17
5	Moss	OSU - Cascades	9:17
7	Noah	Lewis and Clark College	9:25
8	Luke	Western Washington University	9:29
9	Ben	Lewis and Clark College	9:44
10	Bradley	OSU - Cascades	9:45
10	Roy	OSU - Cascades	9:45
12	Keeler	OSU - Cascades	9:59
13	Bechler	Western Washington University	10:00
14	Dima	University of Washington	10:03
15	Trey	Montana State University	10:06
16	Jackson	Seven Peaks School	10:13
17	Caden	OSU - Cascades	10:24
18	Mateo	New Port High School	10:33

Intermediate Women's Kayak

PLACE	NAME	SCHOOL	TIME
1	Gwen	University of Puget Sound	8:58
2	Carly	Western Washington University	9:08
3	Sasha	Oregon State University	9:30
4	Casey	University of Puget Sound	9:38

Intermediate Men's Kayak

PLACE	NAME	SCHOOL	TIME
1	Sawyer	Whitman College	8:27
2	Hayden	OSU - Cascades	9:32
3	Henry	Whitman College	8:50
4	Jonas	Whitman College	8:55
5	Liam	Whitman College	8:56
6	Elias	University of Puget Sound	9:35
7	Jackson	Whitman College	9:40
8	Noah	University of Puget Sound	9:45
9	Matt	University of Puget Sound	9:54

Intermediate Women's Double IK

PLACE	NAME	SCHOOL	TIME
1	Sophia	Lewis and Clark College	10:42
1	Madisyn	Lewis and Clark College	10:42

Ways to participate

Click below to learn more.

Kayaker racing over Ned's Needle in Boulder Drop Rapid

Things to do other than racing...

Throwbag Golf

Test your throwing skills with a friendly competition at the River House. Start practicing now, because there are stickers up for grabs!

Club Leadership Collaboration

Meet up with other club leaders to connect ways to grow your outreach.

WHEN: Friday 04/04 at 6pm

WHERE: Trout Creek Campground

Resource Tabling

We are inviting companies, sponsors and other outdoor agencies to share resources or recruit. If you are interested in tabling our event, please email us.

About the CWF

It all started with a couple of students.

In 2015, Carson Lyness, and Molly Jennings, leaders in the University of Puget Sound Kayak Club, wanted to create a space where student boaters from all over could network, and race in a safe, supportive environment. So, they reached out to other clubs in Washington and the Collegiate Whitewater Fest was born. In the ten years since then, the CWF has grown to almost 200 racers, volunteers, and spectators from all over the PNW and beyond.

Equitable Access

The most foundational goal of the CWF has always been to give equitable access to students of various skill levels. That's why we only allow students to race, and why we have intermediate (class III) AND advanced (class IV+) races. Plus, intermediates have options to have a safety volunteer escort if they need a little extra support. This is also the only race in the PNW only for students (k-12 or 1/2 time enrolled higher ed.) and we limit racers to one race and one craft to spread the competitive love.

It's all free (thanks to donors, and sponsors)

We know that costs are a huge obstacle to boating for many people. So we work very hard to keep the CWF free to all racers, and volunteers. Our hosts, Outdoor Adventure Center let us stay at their private campground for free. We also fundraise to pay for the ACA event insurance memberships ($10/person) so racers/volunteers can participate for free. Finally, there's a free BBQ dinner and prize give away too!

The swag station: best in the biz!

The second biggest obstacle to boating is the gear. Thanks to a huge list of incredible sponsors and donors, we guarantee that EVERY SINGLE racer/volunteer goes home with quality gear. Race winners get Werner paddles, 2nd/3rd place finishers get first dibs at the swag station, and then we use a lottery system for all other participants.