Registration is now open for the Nanaimo Ocean Paddling Club Crazy 8 OC6 Race and the NPI Attack Small Boats Race.

Crazy 8 OC6 Race On-line Registration Deadline: Sat., March 11, 2023.
No race day OC6 registration.
NPI Attack Small Boats Race: Race day registration available on-site at 9:30am.

Crazy 8 OC6 Race – Saturday, March 18, 2023

Races start at the Brechin Boat Ramp, across the street from the BC Ferries Departure Bay Ferry Terminal.
The Junior/Novice heat will be along Newcastle Channel (~6k) – to be determined on race day.
All other heats will race the full course 11- 12km figure eight, that starts/finishes at the Brechin Boat Ramp and loops around Saysutshun (Newcastle Island Marine Park) and Protection Islands.

Junior/Novice at 8:45am / Women at 10:00am / Men at 11:30am / Mixed Open and Mixed Masters 40+ at 1:00pm / and Mixed Masters 50+, 60+ and 70+ at 2:30pm.

Each team will be responsible for getting their own boats.  See link below for local club contacts.
Crazy 8 information and registration links CLICK HERE.

NPI Attack Small Boats Race – Sunday, March 19, 2023

Starts Brechin Boat Ramp and loops around Saysutshun (Newcastle Island Marine Park) and Protection Islands.

NPI Attack information and registration links CLICK HERE.

Victoria’s annual 1500m sprint race takes place Sunday 5 March

• Kan-U-Hakit (5 March, 1500m OC6 sprints); CLICK HERE for more info and race results on Sunday evening

Victoria’s annual 2-buoy turn, 1500m sprint race, Kan-U-Hakit, Sunday 5 March. This race is for OC6 teams with stamina and steering experience who want to test their mettle against local and visiting teams at this spectator-friendly event. Boats, tents and heaters supplied by FGPC for registered teams, along with plenty of draw prizes and snacks. This event advances teams through qualifiers, semi-finals and final races (for top teams), so 3 races over the day for teams who advance to the finals. CLICK HERE for more info

TWO LAST-MINUTE SPACES LEFT (as of 1 MARCH)

• men’s teams: 2 spaces left

Come and get your race on! 😋

The Pacific Northwest Outrigger Racing Canoe Association Small Boat Race (Winter Series Race #2) is being hosted by the Jericho Paddling Club on Saturday, February 4th, 2023.

The race starts at 10 am. OC1, OC2, Surfski, SUP and Prone paddlers are welcome to compete in either the long course (10km-12km) or the short course (5km-6km).

Much like a WaveChaser Race, there will be a slightly staggered mass start beginning on Jericho Beach.

Join us in the JSCA clubhouse after the race for a hot drink, snacks, awards and draw prizes.

CORA membership (annual or day pass) is required.

Click here to register now!