Author: Ron Chin

Registration is live for Duel in the Desert 2025.
Join us for the 25th anniversary of this outrigger race on Skaha Lake in beautiful Penticton.

OC6 Races on Saturday: 
Starts and finishes at Skaha Park East.
Short course – approximately 8 km. Long course approximately 15 km.
Adults: $300/crew; Juniors: COST COVERED BY CORA! ($150/crew)
Fee includes race awards and lunch. Extra Meal Tickets $22

Small Boats Races on Sunday: Approximately 10 km.
Adults: $25/person; Juniors: $10/person

REGISTRATION DEADLINE IS MAY 7, 2025!

Registration and additional information:
https://pentictonpaddlesports.com/festivals/2025-duel-in-the-desert

CORA Membership is required.
https://www.canadianoutrigger.ca/store/become-a-member/

Yikes! There’s just a few days left to the deadline!  ‼️

​It’s time to register your team for March Madness, presented by FCRCC’s Vancouver VA’A Racing Program.

This fun and fast-paced V6 event takes place on Saturday, March 22, and Sunday, March 23. Open crews (Men’s, Women’s and Mixed) are expected to race on Saturday, and Masters’ crews (Women, Men and Mixed) as well as Breast Cancer Survivor crews are expected to race on Sunday. 
Heats will run all day, beginning at 8:30 am and ending by 4:00 pm.

Canoes will be provided.

​Online Registration only.
For additional Information and to register: https://www.webscorer.com/register?raceid=376190

Registration closes on Monday, March 10 at 5:00pm Pacific Daylight Time.

It’s back for 2025!

There are FIVE races in the 2025 CORA Cup OC6 Race Series:
Duel in the Desert – May 10, 2025
Jericho Iron Classic – May 24, 2025
FLCC River Run – May 31, 2025
Island Iron (Comox) – June 14, 2025
Canadian National Champs (Comox) – September 27, 2025

Crews must participate in at least 3 of the 5 CORA Cup Series races, including CORA Nationals. Crews must register under the same name, age division and canoe class to accrue points.

Full 2025 CORA Cup Series Rules are here.