Mini Jet WA competitors get a first-hand look at the river and the only opportunity to practice the river course on stage 1 / Day 1 of the Avon Descent.

This event is the practice event for the main Avon Descent Race the following weekend. Refer to the Avon Descent website for details. Competitor Guide.

Practice day 1 will take you from Middle Swan to Bells Rapids. All boats return to Middle Swan and repeat if time permits.

Practice day 2 is a practice run from Wetherall Reserve to Cobbler Pool, then from Northam to Julimar Road Bridge after lunch.

Event Schedule and course outline

Participation in the practice weekend is the responsibility of the participant and is undertaken at your own risk. Time on the river has been set aside for Power Craft to practice. Paddle craft are NOT to practice during the times reserved for power craft. Penalties will apply. We recommend checking out as much of the course as possible prior to practice weekend, accessing as many points as legally and safely possible.

NOTE: Only access the river from publicly accessible locations and do not enter private property without explicit permission from the landholder. Penalties may apply.

Specific points to check out are: Northam Weir, Dumbarton Bridge, Williamson Weir (Extracts), Duidgee Park, Toodyay (Rubbish Tip) Rapid, Leatherhead Rapid, Syds Rapid, and Bells Rapid.

Course map

Requirements

This event will require the driver and navigator to be in the craft, no single-occupant crafts will be allowed.

Full River Race specifications are in play as per the rules and full craft scrutineering is required for both days of the event.