Check-In
WHEN: Friday, September 11, 2026
TIME: 5:oo - 9:00 pm
WHERE: Gardner Dam Adventure Base, N 2940 Gardner Dam Rd, White Lake, WI 544914.
5 miles south of Langlade on Hwy 55 to Gardner Dam Road.
Kick off your Wolfman weekend by picking up your race packet, starting with boat inspection in the parking lot. Once your boat clears inspection, you’ll get your boat number—you’ll need it to check in inside the Dining Hall. If you are renting from Rick Klade or River Forest Campground and Rafts, your boat doesn't need to be inspected but you still need to get your boat sticker and affix it to your boat. In that case, find your bib number on the large sandwich board by the boat inspection area and get your boat number from the boat inspection team, letting them know that you have a rental from Rick or River Forest.
🍺 Beer will again be available for purchase from 4:00–8:00 PM! Grab a cold one, catch up with fellow racers, and settle into the Wolfman weekend atmosphere before race day.
🍽️ Trout Unlimited Fundraiser Meal
Trout Unlimited will once again be offering a fundraising meal for purchase on Friday night. This year, they’ll be serving from inside the Dining Hall, making it easy to grab some food while you’re checking in and enjoying the evening. Menu details and pricing will be announced as they become available.
A centralized location will be repeated! Friday night check-in, activities, the finish line, and after-party are all be centered in the upper area of the Gardner Dam Adventure Base.
Come early, get checked in, enjoy a beer, connect with fellow racers, and get ready for race day. The Wolfman weekend starts here!
Race Packet Pickup
New this year: Renting from River Forest Campground or Rick Klade? You can skip inspection—find your boat number at the large start-time display, let them know you are renting and need your number, affix it to your boat, and head inside.
Heads up:
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No late pickups—make sure you grab your packet on time.
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Only racers can pick up their own packets.
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Packets are available until Friday night at 9 PM.
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Start times will be posted by the boat inspection check-in on Friday night.
Get your gear, know your start, and get ready to hit the water like a true Wolfie!
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🛶 Boat Rentals:
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Rick Klade: 608-697-9528
Boat Inspection
✅ Allowed Boats:
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Whitewater kayaks, canoes, inflatables (rafts or kayaks), sit-on-tops
⚠️ Caution:
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Touring/sea kayaks allowed; river may be rocky/shallow
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Tandem kayaks must have two separate cockpits
❌ Not Allowed: Aluminum canoes, some inexpensive recreational kayaks
🛶Open Cockpit Kayaks:
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Spray skirt is required for all open cockpit kayaks
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Must be neoprene whitewater design, not nylon or flat-water style
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Cockpit maximum dimensions: 38" long × 22" wide (otherwise no neoprene skirt will fit)
💧 Floatation:
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Proper float bags required (≥30% boat volume, securely lashed)
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❌ Not acceptable: Pool noodles, inner tubes, bubble wrap
🪖 Life Jackets & Helmets:
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Type III PFD required, properly fitted
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Helmets required for river and bike portions (no exceptions)
📸 Questions / Approval:
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Email a photo + make/model if unsure about compliance
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⚠️ Boats not at check-in or not meeting requirements cannot compete
