Let us hope that we have seen the last of freezing conditions on the West Coast. Join the False Creek Racing Canoe Club for Race 5 of 7 in the PNWORCA / CORA 2026 Small-Boat Racing Winter Series. On Saturday, March 7th, 2026, the race starts at 11:00AM PST and all small boats are welcome.

There will be a long course of approximately 14Km / 8 miles (2 laps) and a short course of 7Km / 4 miles (1 lap). The designated race course has been provided and shall be determined on race day, pending conditions. Race fee is $26 CDN/USD, $16 CDN/USD for paddlers 19 and under before February 28th, and $31 CDN/USD, $16 CDN/USD for paddlers 19 and under after February 28th, payable by WebScorer. Registration closes at 5PM PST Thursday March 5th. All paddlers must pre-register via WebScorer AND all paddlers must check in on site.

CORA registration is required and must be paid in advance. No onsite registration available. The CORA Day Fee is $20, and the CORA Annual Fee is $40. This will also be the 10th (and possibly Final) year of the Peter Forand Masters Challenge where the Top OC1 Masters Paddler will be recognized at the PNWORCA / CORA Winter Series Championship event hosted by Sand Point Outrigger Canoe Club.

Kan-U-Hakit spots (OC6 / OC1 / V1) spots now 50% sold; all boats supplied.

FGPC Kan-U-Hakit takes place at the Fairway Gorge Paddling Club (FGPC) along the Selkirk Waterfront in Victoria. The OC6 race (Saturday 14 March) is a 1,500m sprint on a 500m course, requiring 2 buoy turns. Evenly spaced buoy markers near the Bay Street Bridge (start line) and at the FGPC (finish line) will be set out in each lane. Each race will consists of three boats in three lanes.

V1 and OC1 races (Sunday 15 March) are held on the same 500m course as a straight-shot 500m lane race with advancements. Evenly spaced buoy markers near the Bay Street Bridge (start line) and FGPC’s docks (finish line) frame the straight shot race course (no buoy turns). Each race will consists of three boats across three lanes. Note: V1 and OC1 boats are supplied (Fai V1s and Ares and/or Draco OC1s). Note that athletes must race in boats supplied by FGPC in order to ensure fair racing.

Registration is OPEN (approximately 50% of spots have now been sold). CLICK HERE for more information and to register.

False Creek Racing Canoe Club is pleased to once again be able to offer its Warm Water Huli Clinic at the Vancouver Aquatic Centre!
This clinic is supported by a CORA Clinic Grant and must be advertised to all CORA Members.

​WHEN: Saturday, February 14, 2026
TIME: 7:30-9:30 PM (this is after the pool closes)
WHERE: Vancouver Aquatic Centre – 1050 Beach Avenue, Vancouver, BC
​COST: FCRCC members: $25 // Non-FCRCC participants: $35

REGISTER NOW, this sells out fast!!

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There will be multiple types of canoes to learn and practice your recovery skills!
OC6: Matahina & Mirage
OC1/V1: C-Lion, Mito & Fai 4si V1

​Be sure to wear your paddling gear, including PFD, and anything else you regularly paddle with like your paddle. All personal items MUST be sand/dirt/debris free as we are in a public pool. Please be respectful and double-check your gear before entering the pool. Changerooms will be available.

We look forward to seeing everyone in nice warm water!