The "Rum Run" is a raft race on the Blanshard and Tatshenshini Rivers, held
every year, around Canada Day. Rafts are given a handicap based on the speed of
their design and first raft to the take out at Dalton Post (29km downstream) wins.
No rules, no referees.
1997 Bacardi Rum Run Results:
Position |
Boat/Guide |
Elapsed time (unadjusted) |
10 |
Parks Canada I |
1:51:33 |
13 |
Parks Canada II |
1:55:24 |
This annual event was held on June 30th on the Blanshard and Tatshenshini Rivers. The
water was high, the weather never better, and the people plenty.