Join us for the Skaha Downwind – September 24, 2023

•  Sep 24, 2023
   12:00 pm – 4:00 pm 

Location: Skaha Lake, Penticton
Mandatory safety meeting at Skaha will be 12:45 pm.
Race start 2:30 pm.

11.2 km length of Skaha Lake. The race is downwind, we go from either OK Falls beach or Skaha Lake beach depending on the direction of the wind.

Mass Start. No drafting allowed to reflect the downwind nature of the event.

CORA Insurance Day rate: $10.00 (if not already a member)
Format: Open to OC-1, OC-2, OC-6, Surf Ski

There will be a meeting at Skaha lake to announce the race direction. All boats should be there but not unloaded.
Allow 45 minutes to shuttle boats/vehicles and be ready for race start at 2:00 pm.

Race start 2:30 pm (allows for boats/vehicles to be shuttled).
IMPORTANT SAFETY STUFF!: All racers must be self sufficient and able to look after themselves. Lifejackets and leashes are mandatory and must be worn on your body.

Venue:   Skaha Lake Park

Address:

Skaha Lake Park, Penticton, British Columbia, Canada

Description:

Paddling Center

Our boathouse is located in Skaha Lake Park, Penticton, BC (Adjacent to the Skaha Lake Marina)

*Free parking by the Basketball courts/ Childs water park

In response to tragic and devastating fires on the Hawaiian Islands this week (August 2023), CORA’s board is developing a fundraising window for Canadian paddlers and CORA clubs to contribute funds to Lahaina-based outrigger clubs. The paddling community of Lahaina is certainly dealing with the shock of multiple tragedies affecting their community, their infrastructure, as well as livelihoods and devastating personal and family loss.

For CORA members who want to contribute immediately to a reputable fundraising campaign, consider the Hawaii Community Foundation, and specifically the Maui Strong Fund, which is being directed to island communities devastated by recent fires. Click HERE to contribute through this reputable source.

For CORA members who want to assist through a CORA-managed campaign to direct support to outrigger clubs affected by recent fires, CORA will provide links to a directed campaign over the coming weeks and will notify CORA members when donations can be responsibly accepted.

On behalf of Canada’s outrigger community, CORA’s thoughts and compassion are with the people of Maui. We are working on an initiative to provide meaningful assistance in the near future.