Peter Marcus Rough Water Race

Paddlers set off March 18 on the first lap of the 2023 Peter Marcus Rough Water Race in Fairhaven. More than 100 athletes competed across 20 categories. (Finn Wendt/Cascadia Daily News)

Bellingham resident Jonas Ecker turns a corner of the course near Salish Landing. (Finn Wendt/Cascadia Daily News)

A mix of doubles and singles high-performance kayakers jockey for a spot as they round a buoy. (Finn Wendt/Cascadia Daily News)

Phil Midler climbs back into his surfski after tipping right before crossing the finish line. (Finn Wendt/Cascadia Daily News)

Kevin Olney describes the course layout to the racers before the race begins. (Finn Wendt/Cascadia Daily News)

Waleed Ammar throws his hands into the air after crossing the finish line of the Peter Marcus Rough Water Race in Fairhaven. (Finn Wendt/Cascadia Daily News)

Race director Kevin Olney looks through binoculars to read bib numbers on incoming watercraft. (Finn Wendt/Cascadia Daily News)

Cars holding watercraft fill the Community Boating Center parking lot. (Finn Wendt/Cascadia Daily News)

Peter Marcus Rough Water Race

March 18, 2023 at 4:17 p.m.