Author: Ron Chin

CORA Cup Race #2 – Duel in the Desert, May 11-12, 2024, Penticton, BC

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Penticton Paddle Sports welcomes everyone back for our 24th anniversary

SATURDAY, MAY 11
8:00 am: Registration OPEN
8:30 am: Short Course Race Meeting
9:00 am: Short Course Race Start
10:00 am: Womens/Mixed (Masters) Race Course Meeting
10:30 am: Womens/Mixed (Masters) Race Start (approx)
10:45 am: Short Course Awards
12:00 pm: Mens/Mixed (Open) Race Course Meeting
12:30 pm: Mens/Mixed (Open) OC-6 Race Start (approx)
2:30 pm Food*
3:00 pm: Womens, Mens & Mixed Awards at Skaha Beach Park

SUNDAY, MAY 12
8:30 am: Registration OPEN
9:30 am: Race Course Meeting
10:00 am: Race Start (approx)
11:30 am: Awards

COST
Big boat races on Saturday: $270/crew
Juniors $135/crew COST COVERED BY CORA!
Fee includes race awards and lunch*
Extra Meal Tickets $20
* Please advise us of the number of vegetarian, vegan or GF meals required in advance.

Small boat races on Sunday: $25/person; Juniors $10/person

Big Boat Race Course TBD on wind/weather. Starts and finishes at Skaha Park East. Distance of Short course – approximately 8 km. Long course approximately 15 km.
Small Boat Course to be determined – distance approximately 10 km.

Saturday OC-6 registration Click here to register

Sunday small boat registration Click here to register

CORA Town Hall – Change Race Logistics – Sunday April 14, 2024 @4:00pm Pacific Time

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Please join us at 4:00pm Pacific Time on Sunday, April 14, 2024 for the fourth CORA Town Hall of the year when Ronald Chin, CORA President, will provide a presentation on outrigger change race logistics and lead a question and answer session with CORA directors and attendees. We’re doing this session before the CORA Town Hall series takes a pause for the summer racing season. Warm weather change practices are a couple of months away, but if you’re thinking of taking the plunge into a change race this year, join us!

Topic: CORA Town Hall – Change Race Logistics – Sunday April 14, 2024 @4:00pm Pacific Time
Time: Apr 14, 2024 04:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)

Handout:
https://www.canadianoutrigger.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Outrigger-Change-Logistics_CORA-Town-Hall-Version-April-14-20241393-8745-8827.v1-002.pdf

CORA Cup Race #1 – FLCC River Run May 4-5, 2024, Fort Langley, BC

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Challenge yourself on the dynamic currents of the Fraser River at Fort Langley!
Join us for a weekend of adrenaline-pumping action – from challenging 12km OC6 races to exhilarating small boat 10km showdown on Sunday. Test your paddling prowess and then soak up the historic charm of Fort Langley.
Register now at www.fortlangleycanoeclub.ca and paddle your way to victory!

All teams are invited to race. Bring your boats or arrange to book an available FLCC Spec boat. We can also help to connect you with other clubs bringing boats.

The race is part of the exciting CORA CUP Series of five races culminating in the Distance Nationals in Penticton September 28-29. Teams can earn valuable points. Check CORA for updates on the 2024 Cora Cup races this year. For teams contending for the Cup, ensure that your team name, category, division, and boat type remain consistent over the course of the CORA CUP series. 

Registration: https://www.fortlangleycanoeclub.ca/river-run/ 

Registrar Email: riverrun@fortlangleycanoeclub.ca

Saturday OC6 Race Details:

  • 15 km course (8 km short course)
  • Specs & Unlimiteds – bring your boats! If you need a boat, reach out to us to book available spec boats.
  • Novice, Keikis (U16), Juniors (U19), Open, Masters +40, +50, +60, +70, 
  • Womens, Mens, and Mixed
  • Prizes / Awards after each race
  • Schedule:
    • 8:00 am: Registration
    • 8:30 am: Pre Race Meeting: Short Course
    • 9:00 am: Short Course Race Start (8km)
    • 10:00 am: Pre Race Meeting: Women / Mixed (Masters)
    • 10:30 am: Women / Mixed (Masters) Race Start (15km)
    • 12:00 pm: Pre Race Meeting Men / Mixed (Open) 
    • 12:30 pm: Men / Mixed (Open) Race Start (15km)
  • Cost: $180/boat (Junior OC6 Crews free – CORA Cup race subsidy from CORA)

Sunday Small Boat Race

  • 10 km course
  • Singles: OC1, V1, surfski, canoe, kayak…
  • Doubles OC2, V2, surfski2, canoe2, kayak2…
  • Schedule:
    • 9:00 Registration
    • 10:00 Pre-race Meeting
    • 10:30 Race Start
    • 12:15 Awards / Prizes 
  • Cost: $30 / paddler (Junior 50%)

General Questions: ocrep@fortlangleycanoeclub.ca