Join Latitude 48 Paddling Club for Bridges 2024, a fast paced 5km race on the Gorge Waterway in Victoria, BC.
On Saturday, OC6 heats will run throughout the day (9:00am to 3:00pm) with divisions for novices, men, women, mixed and junior crews. Gender and mixed crews will run separately, allowing paddlers to race in multiple divisions. The race goes up the Gorge Waterway, with a turn just before Tillicum narrows to head back to the start/finish line. Canoes for the OC6 race are provided, just bring your crew, paddles and pfd! PFDs must be Canadian Coast Guard Certified. Cost is $20 per paddler/$120 per crew.
OC6 Registration closes Sept. 27th, 11:00 p.m. or when the race grid is full, whichever comes first!
On Sunday, bring your own small boat to race the Inny (5 km race in protected waters waters ideal for new racers, marathon canoes and even experienced paddlers that want a shorter distance. The race goes up the Gorge Waterway, with a turn just before Tillicum narrows to head back to the start/finish line. Cost is $20 per paddler.
Inny Registration closes Oct. 5, 6:00 p.m.
Or race the Outty (12 km race that heads out of the Victoria harbour to run along the island’s coast). Course may be modified on race day depending on wind and wave conditions. modifications on race day should conditions be too big for most.
Outty Registration closes Oct. 5, 6:00 p.m.