2023 Samoa IVF World Distance Championships takes place from Thursday 10th August 2023 through Saturday 19th August 2023 at the Samoa Tourism Authority (STA) grounds on the waterfront in Apia. Racing has concluded with the Closing Ceremonies to follow. CORA now concludes its “coverage” of the event and resumes with our local postings.

See the links for Samoa Outrigger Canoe Association Official Website and 2023 Samoa IVF World Distance Championships Race Schedule and 2023 Samoa IVF World Distance Championships Race Schedule with Entries and 2023 Samoa IVF World Distance Championships Live Stream and 2023 Samoa IVF World Distance Championships CORA Facebook Updates and 2023 Samoa IVF World Distance Championships Facebook Updates and 2023 Samoa IVF World Distance Championships Race Results and 2023 Samoa IVF World Distance Championships Final Medal Tally to follow along with all the activities.

Daily Results:

• IVF World Distance Day 1 Race 1 V6 J19 V6 MW50 (Canada Bronze)
• IVF World Distance Day 1 Race 2 V1 J19W V1 OW
• IVF World Distance Day 1 Race 3 V6 MM40 V6 MM60 (Canada Bronze)
• IVF World Distance Day 2 Race 1 V1 OM
• IVF World Distance Day 2 Race 2 V6 MM50
• IVF World Distance Day 2 Race 3 V6 J16M J16W (Canada Gold x 3) (Canada Bronze) WooHoo!
• IVF World Distance Day 3 Race 1 V6 J19 V1 19 50
• IVF World Distance Day 3 Race 2 V1MW 40
• IVF World Distance Day 3 Race 3 V1MM 40
• IVF World Distance Day 4 Race 1 V1 MM70 J16W
• IVF World Distance Day 4 Race 2 V6 OW V1 70 7580 (Canada Gold) (Canada Silver x 2)
• IVF World Distance Day 4 Race 3 V1 J16M PM
• IVF World Distance Day 5 Race 1 V6 MW40 MW 60
• IVF World Distance Day 5 Race 2 V1 MM60
• IVF World Distance Day 5 Race 3 V6 OM

Team Canada V6 / V1 Participants:

• V6 Masters 75 Women: Ruth Matson, Susan Hanson, Sue Humphries, Lynnette Mangan, Helen Robinson, Sue Milligan
• V6 Masters 70 Women: Barb McColl, Ann Mohs, Mary Louise Phinney, Kat Town, Shirley Curtis, Rose Mary Neill
• V6 Masters 60 Women: Jaye Kerzner, Annie Boulding, Lisa Robertson, Lorri Stewart, Heather Taylor, Catherine Marr
• V6 Masters 50 Women: Mel Durban, Tara Hastings, Kamini Jain, Cheryl Skribe, Julie Kippen, Carole Fullerton
• V6 Masters 40 Women: Leanne Stanley, Melanie Conard, Kelsey Siddall, Ashley Barker, Zoe Norcross Nu’u, Cheryl Skribe
• V6 Open Women: Ellashani George, Á’a:líya Warbus, Cortney Russell, Kayla Boston, Danielle Monroe, Christine Seymour
• V6 Masters 70 Men: Terry Curtis, Jon Amundson, Bill Buckingham, Bob Stewart, John Rodgers, Dean Dogherty
• V6 Masters 60 Men: Jim Underwood, Don Irvine, Bob Woodman, Rob Varnel, Dennis Silvestrone, Brad Morrison
• V6 Masters 50 Men: Scott Borle, Ken Asano, Gavin Godfrey, James Hill, Vincent Fecteau, Rob Varnel
• V6 Masters 40 Men: Darren Grant, Simon Corbaux, Ken Ang, Daniel Point, Jeremy Siddall, Andrew Mclean
• V6 Open Men: Rob Magus, Jesse Balcom, James Healy, Tony Hodanic, Will Rainey, Jeff Chow
• V1 U19 Women: Ellashani George
• V1 U19 Men: Will Rainey
• V1 Open Women: Melanie Conard
• V1 Open Men: Tony Hodanic
• V1 Masters 40 Women: Leanne Stanley
• V1 Masters 40 Men: Rob Magus
• V1 Masters 50 Women: Heather Taylor
• V1 Masters 50 Men: Scott Borle
• V1 Masters 60 Women: Mel Durban
• V1 Masters 60 Men: Bob Woodman
• V1 Masters 70 Women: Mary Lou Phinney
• V1 Masters 70 Men: Jon Amundson
• V1 Masters 75 Women: Ann Mohs
• V1 Masters 75 Men: Terry Curtis

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.

UPDATED JULY 27, 2023
Here are the CORA Cup Points Results following Lotus Iron/Nationals on July 22, 2023.

A crew’s points will be comprised of their top 3 out of 4 CORA Cup races this season, one of which must be Lotus Iron/Nationals. That means that crews who have raced 2 CORA Cup races are eligible to win a CORA Cup in their division if they (1) finish Lotus Iron/Nationals, and (2) garner the most points. Points at Lotus Iron Nationals are double those of the other CORA Cup races (1st = 10pts, 2nd = 8 pts, 3rd = 6pts, etc.).

There are several Long Course divisions with two crews vying for the most points following Lotus Iron/Nationals. No Short Course crews were eligible this year.

CORA Cup Medals were handed out at Lotus Iron/Nationals.

CORA CUP SPEC RESULTS					Duel	Jericho	Island	Nat’ls	TOTAL
Lotus Sports Club	Lotus Junior Men	Long/Full	SPEC	Junior Men	5.0	5.0	0.0	10.0	20.0
False Creek Racing Canoe Club	FCRCC Kupuna Gold	Long/Full	SPEC	Masters Men (60+)	5.0	0.0	5.0	10.0	20.0
Lotus Sports Club	Lotus Eaters	Long/Full	SPEC	Open Mixed (any age)	4.0	5.0	0.0	10.0	19.0
Fort Langley Canoe Club	FLCC CTP 50+	Long/Full	SPEC	Masters Mixed (50+)	5.0	5.0	5.0	10.0	20.0
Fort Langley Canoe Club	FLCC CTP 60+	Long/Full	SPEC	Masters Mixed (60+)	5.0	2.0	0.0	6.0	13.0
Fort Langley Canoe Club	FLCC CTP 70+	Long/Full	SPEC	Masters Mixed (70+)	5.0	5.0	0.0	10.0	20.0

CORA CUP UL RESULTS					Duel	Jericho	Island	Nat’ls	TOTAL
Fairway Gorge Paddling Club	FGPC Gorge Outrigger Open Men	Long/Full	UL	Open Men (any age)	0.0	5.0	5.0	8.0	18.0
False Creek Racing Canoe Club	FCRCC WMO Men’s	Long/Full	UL	Open Men (any age)	0.0	4.0	3.0	10.0	17.0
Pacific Reach Paddling Club	PR Men	Long/Full	UL	Masters Men (40+)	5.0	4.0	0.0	10.0	19.0
Fairway Gorge Paddling Club	FGPC Gorge Outrigger Master Men	Long/Full	UL	Masters Men (50+)	0.0	5.0	5.0	10.0	20.0
Comox Valley Canoe Racing Club	Comox Wahine Blue	Long/Full	UL	Open Women (any age)	0.0	5.0	5.0	10.0	20.0
Fairway Gorge Paddling Club	FGPC Gorge Outrigger Master Women	Long/Full	UL	Masters Women (50+)	0.0	5.0	5.0	6.0	16.0
False Creek Racing Canoe Club	Ohana Spirit Lightning	Long/Full	UL	Masters Women (60+)	5.0	5.0	5.0	10.0	20.0
False Creek Racing Canoe Club	FCRCC WMO Mixed	Long/Full	UL	Open Mixed (any age)	5.0	0.0	5.0	10.0	20.0

For CORA Club standings over the CORA Cup Series, False Creek Racing Canoe Club accumulated the most points with 163 points, followed by Kelowna Paddle Centre with 91 points, Fort Langley Canoe Club with 76 points, Fairway Gorge Paddling Club with 69 points, Lotus Sports Club with 44 points and Comox Valley Canoe Racing Club with 43 points.