The CORA Off-the-Water Video Forum Series has resumed this Autumn 2023 with the next up presentation being Canadian Outrigger Hall Of Fame Induction on SATURDAY NOVEMBER 11 ~ 4PM (PACIFIC).
CORA is hosting this online Town Hall presentation for 2023 Hall Of Fame inductees spread across Canada and around the world. Microwave some popcorn, heat up a warm drink, curl up next to the fireplace, and join us this Autumn evening as our Inductees and Guest Speakers share with you some great tales.
This is an opportunity to get to know those individuals who have been recognized this year including Ruth English Matson, Nancy Botting, David Hill, Lynda Roberts, Norman MacDonell, Leanne Stanley, and Len Morris Jr. who have made significant and exemplary contributions to outrigger canoeing in Canada over their lifetimes as athletes / coaches-builders and as pioneers. Although their histories have been published on the CORA website, their friends and colleagues have personal insights they wish to share.
Guest speakers are being invited and will hopefully include Heather Taylor, Andrea Dillon, Ron Williams, Wendy Rae-Perkins, Janet Davis, Karen Simpson, Alan Thompson, Donna Harrison, Kristine Malmqvist, “Uncle” Leonard Kimokeo Kapahulehua, Mhairi MacDonell, James Hill, Zoe Norcross, Melanie Conard, Rita Morris, Gordon Martinez, John Richardson, contributions by Hugh Fisher and several other luminaries.
Topic: CORA Town Hall: Canadian Outrigger Hall Of Fame Induction Time: Saturday Nov 11, 2023 4:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)
Dear CORA club commodores, directors and race directors,
In preparation for CORA’s race sanctioning process for the 2024 race year, we are inviting all CORA clubs to submit their proposed race dates and race formats no later than Friday, November 17th, 2023.
For 2022 CORA-sanctioned races, CORA will be implementing the following selection and sanctioning process:
November 17th, 2023 – Preliminary deadline for submission of proposed race details and date at the following link: CLICK HERE. Once you’ve completed this, your tentative race date will be uploaded to the CORA website race calendar (CLICK HERE) and marked as “unconfirmed.” All submissions at this stage are proposals and will be treated equally. There is no guarantee that you will receive your requested race date and all race dates are to be considered movable.
Late November 2023 – The CORA Race Committee will have identified any conflicts between requested dates and contact the club contacts so they may come to an amicable resolution among themselves (i.e. revised proposals). Conflicts may include the proposals for the same date or, in the case of CORA Cup races, insufficient separation between races in the CORA Cup series.
November 26th, 2023 – CORA Technical Meeting and AGM. Final approval of 2024 CORA Race Calendar.
Guidelines for applicants:
Starting in 2024, clubs are restricted to three (3) race submissions per race year.
To minimize conflicts, clubs are encouraged to review other race submissions at the new CORA website race calendar at the above link before making your race submissions to be aware of potential conflicts with other race applications.
Clubs are encouraged to list alternate dates for their proposed race in the space provided on the submission form ranked by preference (i.e. 1st choice, 2nd choice). The CORA board will consider these alternate dates in resolving conflicts. The submission of an alternate date means that you will accept the alternate date, if chosen by the CORA board, without further consultation with you.
In some cases, the CORA board may, in its discretion, allow two races on the same day if it is unlikely they would impact each other (i.e. races in different regions, or different format or boat class).
Race proposals received prior to November 17th, 2023 (including those received prior to this notice) will have equal priority over proposals received at a later date.
All submissions received after November 17th, 2023 will be required to accommodate previously submitted races. The ultimate deadline for 2024 races will be April 30, 2024.
The CORA board, along with paddlers across Canada, look forward to a great year of racing in 2024. Race organizers and race-hosting clubs form a vital part of our sport, past, present and future.
Paddles up!
Board of Directors, Canadian Outrigger Racing Association
Join Latitude 48 Paddling Club for Bridges 2023, 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.
On Sunday, the small boat Inny Race (short course, protected waters) will run first, followed by the Outty Race (long course). This event is BYOB (that’s right Bring Your Own Boat as they are not provided for the small boat event).
The Inny Race is a 5 km race in protected waters ideal for new racers, marathon canoes and even experience paddlers that want a shorter “sprint” distance. The race goes up the Gorge Waterway, with a turn just before Tillicum narrows to head back to the start/finish line. The Outty Race is a 12 km race that heads out of the Victoria harbour to run along the island’s coast. There may be course modifications on race day should conditions be too big for most.
CORA Membership is required.
REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN! Register soon, space is limited!
