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The 2025 UIM World Jet Boat Championships is a fully sanctioned event. As part of this sanctioning, Jet Boat Racing Canada has the authority to temporarily close specific sections of the river to ensure the safety of race teams, spectators, and the surrounding communities.
Safety for our spectators, community and race teams are our number one priority. To be safe stay off the river. Starting now exercise extreme caution while using the river. There will be race teams testing and pre running the race course at fast speeds. Thank you for your understanding.
If you have any questions or concerns regarding these river closures, please contact: jetboatracingcanada@gmail.com
🚫 Very Important For Town of Peace River River and Surrounding Area River Closers 🚫
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From June 21-22 the Lower West Peace Boat Launch will be closed to the general public for the 2025 UIM World Jet Boat Championships. Everyone should stay off the river on June 21-22 from 6am – 6pm. Saturday from one mile North of the town Peace River to the mouth of the Smoky River on the Peace River and 28 miles upstream on the Smoky River. Sunday From Town of Peace River to Watino on the Smoky River and one mile North of the town Peace River to the mouth of the Smoky River on the Peace River.
🚫 Very Important For Grande Prairie and Surrounding Area River Closers 🚫
The river will be closed from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM on June 24 between Magoo’s Landing and McLeod Flats. Spectators are welcome to watch the race from McLeod Flats; however, please note that the boat launch at McLeod Flats will be closed for the duration of the event.
On June 25, the river will be closed from Magoo’s Landing to Wapiti Gardens, also from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM. Magoo’s Landing, the Pipestone Boat Launch, and Wapiti Gardens will be closed. Spectators are invited to watch from Pipestone on June 25 and from McLeod Flats on June 24.
🚫 Very Important For District of Taylor and Surrounding Area River Closers 🚫
The Taylor Boat Launch will be closed to the general public from 7am-7pm on June 28-29. For your safety and racers we ask that you stay off the Rivers.
June 28-29 the River will be closed from Taylor bridge on Peace River to Happy Hour corner (30 Miles Up Steam) on the Pine River and 10 miles up and down stream from Taylor Bridge.
Spectators are invited to watch from Peace Island Park on the bleachers at the boat launch.