New Wave Wins Mothers Day Race

Mothers Day Race! New Wave Wins Mothers Day Race. The New Wave entry in the 6-person Mothers Day raft race, captained by veteran guide Neil Oberheide, took first place! The race took place on the Racecourse run, named, of course, for this annual event.

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Starting lineup, Racecourse, Rio Grande

 

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Le Mans start

 

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The New Wave raft is off!

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New Wave raft out ahead, at Souse Hole Rapid

The Racecourse is the most popular run on the Rio Grande, in northern New Mexico. New Wave runs the Racecourse all summer long, at 9 AM and 1 PM. Photos by Britt Runyon, New Wave photographer and Operations Manager.