Held June 2 at the Port of Sacramento, River City Rebellion had a new format this year. Traditionally a small boats tournament for singles, doubles and pairs, this year saw the addition of big boats (quads, 4s and 8s), effectively creating a second tournament.

The tourney began by sending small boats, then big boats, down the course for a time trial which determined placement and lane assignments for the next round. In rounds 2 & 3, boats have a traditional 1k sprint, but with handicaps applied at the start. All small boats race against each other, and all big boats against each other, with handicaps taking into consideration boat class, gender and age.

Progressing as a tournament, performance in Round 2 determines placement for Round 3 which determines the overall winners.

BIAC sent several small boats and big boats to compete. The women's 2- of Nadia Cooper and Alyssa Meyer finished 4th in the small boats tournament and the Mixed 4+ of Jesús Serrano Cendejas, Greyson Reilly, Amanda Hawkins, Athena Bradley and cox Ben Garrison finished 2nd in the big boats.