Brewster Thunderfest Featuring The Tony Newton Memorial Regatta
9/6/2025 – 9/7/2025
PACIFIC NORTHWEST BOAT RACING ASSOCIATION #496
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Brewster, WA Columbia River
US-97 to W. Indian Ave. Turn Right toward S. 7th St and continue to park.
Apple Avenue Motel 509-689-3000 / 509-689-0302 Brewster,
Lone Point Cellars/The Cottages/The River House 509-220-1326 Brewster
The Inn at Gamble Sands 509-436-8323 ext. 1, Brewster
Columbia Cove RV Park 509-733-0540 / 509-689-3464 Brewster
1.25-miles. 4 laps for a total of 5 miles. Not approved for records.
Trophies - 1st, 2nd and 3rd overall for the weekend.
Vintage - Participation Plaques. Presentation held one (1) hour after the race at the Pavilion. The Tony Newton Memorial trophy will be given out for Most Valuable Crew Member.
On site registration Friday from 6pm to 8pm and Saturday from 7:30am to 8:00am only..
Saturday- 8:30 am and Sunday-8:30am in Pavilion at Park.
Inboard/Sport C- $275
Vintage - $265
Same hull running a second class $50
PNBRA racing members will receive a $25 discount.
PNBRA annual racing memberships are $50 and will be available at registration.
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Race Director (12878) JASON ELHARD, 18527 101ST AVE CT E UNIT 114, PUYALLUP, WA
Referee (11555) AARON STEPHENS, 434 S ANDERSON ST, KENNEWICK, WA
Assistant Referee (12584) SCOTT EDENSWORD, PO BOX 1554, PUYALLUP, WA
Inspector (75174) JERRY KELSON, 19612 26TH DR SE, BOTHELL, WA
Scorer (50525) JAN SHAW, 3006 W PRAIRIE BREEZE AVE, SPOKANE, WA
Risk Manager (10106) DAVID DODGE, 100 ANDOVER PARK W STE 150-270, TUKWILA, WA
Vintage Rep (75385) SHAUN KELSON, 15814 261ST AVE E, BUCKLEY , WA
1. This is an all-volunteer event. Participants will be expected to help with setup, tear-down and other tasks as needed.
2. APBA dress code will be enforced.
3. The Referee has the authority to require any participant to submit to a drug and/or alcohol test which may be administered one half-hour before the drivers meeting to one half-hour after the final heat of the day per APBA General Racing Rules.
4. Club will retain first entry fee to cover race costs in case of a weather blow-off.
5. No boats in crane pits until the crane is in place. Pit parking may be limited. No camping in pit area.
6. All boats are to remain in the pit area until the end of racing on Sunday unless otherwise approved by the Race Director.
7. Cold Pit entry will be $10 per person or $20 per family, for the weekend or free with club or APBA membership card. Children under 12 admitted free.
8. All minors must have a legal guardian (over the age of 18) sign a liability release in order to enter the Cold Pits. Liability releases with a legal guardian signature must be notarized if not signed at the event
9. The boat dock is a designated a Hot Pit and is restricted to APBA members only and limited to two crew persons per boat.
10. No open toe shoes allowed in Cold or Hot Pits
11. No skateboards in any pit areas. Scooters and other motorized PTVs must be approved by the Race Director before being used in the Cold Pit area. No wheeled vehicles allowed in the Hot Pits.
12. No smoking in Cold or Hot Pits at any time.
13. No dogs in Cold or Hot Pits.
14. No alcohol consumption or drug use allowed in pits.
15. Classes with fewer than 3 boats may be combined.
16. A last chance format may be used on classes with more than 10 boats.
17. Enclosed trailers will only be parked in the Cold Pit with approval from the race committee as space is limited.
18. Pop up tents may not restrict crane visibility in pits during racing.
19. Inboard and Vintage safety inspections will start Friday at 4PM in the pit area (or as soon as the inspectors arrive). It is the responsibility of each Inboard owner to come to the safety inspection with a safety inspection sheet filled out to the extent possible. The inspection sheet may be downloaded at www.apba.org. The Vintage Inspector will provide the inspection form for Vintage boats.
20. Boats arriving on Saturday may or may not be inspected prior to the start of the event.
21. Fuel in designated areas only.
This Regatta is sanctioned through APBA
An exhibition may be performed at this event pursuant to all APBA General Safety Rules provided that proper waivers and membership forms have been completed. All prizes are the responsibility of the conducting Club. APBA does not guarantee nor is it responsible for payment of prizes. You are advised that this event may be canceled prior to the race due to circumstances beyond the control of this association. If you plan to travel a long distance, it is recommended that you contact the race sponsor prior to your departure to ensure this event will take place.