Canadian Sprint Nationals registration: NEW REGISTRATION SPOTS OPEN for women’s, men’s and mixed crews

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Canadian 2026 Outrigger National Sprint Championships – NEW CREW SPOTS OPEN FOR WOMEN, MEN & MIXED (registration closes 12 April)

APRIL 2026 UPDATE – WAITLISTING IS NOW GONE. The following crew-boat registrations are now open to the public: 2 adult women’s crews and 1 junior women’s crew; 2 men’s crews and 2 junior men’s crews; 2 adult mixed crews and 1 junior mixed crew. CLICK HERE to register your crew. Note that registration closes on 12 April.

This is your opportunity to register yourself and/or your OC6 team for the Canadian 2026 Outrigger National Sprints Championships. This national racing event will take place on Burnaby Lake at the Burnaby Lake Pavilion in Burnaby, BC on Saturday and Sunday 9-10 May 2026. Crew and solo entries are available in limited numbers, on a first-come-first-served basis. Initial entry allocations are as follows:

Crew races will take place in CORA-club-supplied Bradley OC6s; solo athletes will race in CORA-supplied V1s. All registered crew and solo athletes will have the opportunity to race 500M 3 times, from qualifying heats through semi-finals and finals. The race grid will accommodate as many 1000M heats as may be practicable within the time available. Not all crews may have the opportunity to race 1000M, which may be restricted to the fastest women’s, men’s and mixed crews. Age divisions may be consolidated for heats and prizing based on registrations received.

Preliminary race schedule (subject to change):

Saturday May 9, 2026 – 9:00am – 6:00pm

  • Saturday morning – V1 500M heats and finals
  • Saturday afternoon – V6 500M heats

Sunday May 10, 2026 – 9:00am – 5:00pm

  • Sunday afternoon – V6 1000M finals and 500M finals
  • Sunday morning – V6 1000M heats


REGISTRATION is now OPEN; CLICK HERE to register your crew or yourself (as a solo v1 athlete). An email notice has been sent to all registered members of CORA with this same link for Sprints registration. Please ensure that you purchase only ONE crew registration for each team.

L48 OC6 Steering Clinics, Victoria, BC – May 9 and 30, 2026

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Latridtude 48 Paddling Club is hosting two steering clinics during May, one for beginner steers and one for intermediate steers. These clinics are supported by a CORA Clinic Grant.

OC6 Steering Clinic – Beginner
Starting to steer is exciting and very challenging!  This focused clinic is designed to develop paddlers who are brand new to steering, or have less than 1 year of experience.
The clinic is kept intentionally small to maintain a low coach to participant ratio, so every paddler gets hands on practice, real feedback, and personalized coaching. 
Focus: Fundamentals, boat control, and building confidence on the water.
Date and Time:   May 9th,  2:00 – 4:30pm
Coach: Jim Pearson and Mackenzie Read
Program Fees: $60

OC6 Steering Clinic – Intermediate
Strong crews need confident steerspeople. This focused clinic for paddlers with at least one year of steering experience is designed to develop capable, calm steerspeople. 
Our coaches bring world class credentials to every session, each holding medals from international competition. They know what it takes to steer at every level, and they’re here to help you get there.
The clinic is kept intentionally small to maintain a low coach to participant ratio, so every paddler gets hands on practice, real feedback, and personalized coaching. 
Focus: Fundamentals, boat control, conditions, race tactics, and leading a crew under pressure.
Date and Time:   May 30th,  2:00 – 4:30pm
Coach: Jim Pearson and Corey Teramura
Program Fees: $60

Registration links are found HERE.

Beginner Steering Clinic , Courtenay, BC – May 3, 2026

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The Comox Valley Canoe Racing Club is presenting a beginner steering workshop in partnership with Leanne Stanley of The Stanley Edge. This clinic is supported by a CORA Clinic Grant.

If you are ready to take the helm, this introductory clinic is designed to build a strong, safe foundation and introduce you to the tools to get you started on your steering journey.

Steering an OC6 is more than just “poking”, it combines strategy, leadership and efficient body mechanics. The clinic will cover:

  • Mechanical Advantage: Learn precise paddling placement and positioning to control the canoe with less effort and more accuracy
  • Steer with your core: The clinic will focus on leveraging your bodyweight rather than relying on arm strength, significantly reducing the risk of shoulder, neck and back strain.
  • The Steerer’s Toolbox: Master the essential strokes- the Poke, Pry and Draw- and understand the physics of how they move the boat.
  • Command with Confidence: Learn some of the commands used to coordinate a crew and keep the boat safe.

Time to be confirmed. Paddlers will meet at the CVCRC paddling compound . There will be land-based introductions and instruction prior to going out on the water. Please dress accordingly.
Cost: CVCRC members: free / Non-CVCRC members: $40
Registration: Contact Michele Genge