Author: Ron Chin

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. 27^th, 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.

Join us for the Canadian Outrigger Distance Championships!
September 28 and 29, 2024

Outrigger racing returns to Okanagan Lake (not Skaha Lake).
Saturday OC6 short course of 10-12km and long course of 20-22km.  Both courses will be held on Okanagan Lake. Each race will start in front of the Kiwanis Pier, paddling north towards Summerland and Naramata. Routes will be determined on race day to consider real time wind and weather conditions.
Sunday Small Boats includes a short course followed by an afternoon downwind (approx 1:00 pm). 
If the wind doesn’t show up, we will likely hold the full length course a little earlier.

Please note that OC6 Registration closes as of Monday, September 23, 2024 and Small Boat Registration closes as of Thursday, September 26, 2024.

Schedule of Events

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 27
4:30 – 6:00 pm – Race Registration (Short Course crews please register Friday) + Social in the Park.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 28
7:00 am – 12:00 pm – Race Registration
7:30 am – Steersperson Meeting Short Course
8:00 am – Short Course OC6 Race Start
9:30 am – Pule and Okanagan Welcome
10:00 am – Steersperson Meeting – Women/Mixed Masters
10:30 am – Women/Mixed Masters OC6 Race Start
1:00 pm – Steersperson Meeting – Men/Mixed Open
1:30 pm – Men/Mixed Open OC6 Race Start
4:00 pm – Races Finish – head to the Barking Parrot at the Penticton Lakeside Resort for drinks
4:00 – 5:30 pm – First Meal Seating at the Barking Parrot (Women & Mixed Masters)
5:30 – 7:00 pm – Second Meal Seating at the Barking Parrot (Short Course, Men & Mixed Open)
7:00 pm – Awards at The Barking Parrot
9:00 pm – Awards/Dinner Wraps up

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 29
8:00 am – Race Registration/Check-in
9:00 am – Short Course Race Start – Small Boats (V-1, OC-1, OC-2, Surfski) 8-10 km
1:00 pm – Downwind – Mass Start – Small Boats (V-1, OC-1, OC-2, Surfski) 12-16 km Course and length TBD based on wind. Bigger conditions = longer distance. Should there be no wind, the course will be 12 km approx. out and back.
3:00 pm – Awards at Okanagan Lake Park

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The downtown race site at Okanagan Lake Park is walkable to a variety of accommodations where you can enjoy the famous Penticton farmers market and a multitude of restaurants and breweries.
Penticton Paddlesports has organized a post-race BBQ Buffet in the Barking Parrot at the Penticton Lakeside Resort and an end-of-day awards ceremony at 7:00pm. See Schedule of Events for details.
Check out our accommodations page for some great room rates being offered to paddlers.

• CORA will be awarding medals to each CORA Cup Series Division Champion at end-of-day Saturday.
• CORA wishes to extend appreciation to Penticton Paddle Sports Association for supporting the CORA Junior Subsidy Initiative by ensuring registration provides for free entry on Saturday for OC6 Junior crews and on Sunday for small-boat Junior paddlers.
• CORA wishes to extend appreciation to Penticton Paddle Sports Association for supporting the CORA Junior/Novice OC Paddle Initiative by collecting names of all Saturday/Sunday Junior/Novice participants for the random draw of 8 Junior/Novice OC Paddle Certificates provided by CORA Sponsor Oddball Workshop to recipients at end-of-day Saturday.
• CORA wishes to extend appreciation to Penticton Paddle Sports Association for supporting the CORA Swag Prizing Initiative by engaging with local vendors to provide random draw prizes though-out the day on Saturday.

Saturday OC6 Registration:
Final Deadline for OC-6 registration is end of day Monday, September 23.
Click here to register

Sunday Small Boats Registration:
Deadline: Thursday, September 26, 2024 6:16pm
Click here to register

Race Site:   Okanagan Lake Park, directly to the east of the Penticton Lakeside Resort.

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SEPT 25, 2024 UPDATE: Here is a link to the crew standings entering CORA Nationals this weekend.
Remember that double points are earned at CORA Nationals. (Note: Corrected Sept 26, 2024)https://www.canadianoutrigger.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/2024-CORA-CUP-Standings-Sept-2024-Corrected-1.pdf