Record boat entry will roar at Webb's Slough opener

A record entry of 33 boats are expected to be in action Saturday in the season’s opening race at Webb’s Slough in St. John. The entry is approximately 10 boats higher than the norm for the start of the season, according to Amanda Webb.

Five boats have been entered from Idaho and one from Montana. The Canadians from British Columbia are expected to bring down eight boats for the big day of competition.

Webb said they expect a strong field in the unlimited class.

The Webbs are hosting the races Saturday under a new format. They have formed the North American Sprint Boats Association and the chan...