After the passing of Peter Forand, PNWORCA and CORA commissioned the Peter Forand Masters Challenge Trophy to recognize the PNWORCA Winter Series Top OC1 Masters Paddlers (Female / Male). Peter Marcus was the first recipient of this Trophy in 2017, finshing 1st place in all 7 races that year and setting the bar going forward. The tribute to the recent passing of Peter Marcus is a remarkable story of his life and contributions to the Pacific Northwest community. CORA may need to find a way to bring Peter Marcus into the Canadian Outrigger Hall Of Fame.

The Peter Forand Masters Challenge Trophy and photos of all the Trophy recipients from 2017-2022 will be on tour for the 2023 PNWORCA Winter Series. Bellingham Bay Outrigger Paddlers are commemorating the BBOP Winter Series #4 (Peter Marcus Memorial Race) Saturday 2023-Feb-25 race in honour of hometown hero Peter Marcus and there will also be a Celebration Of Life Sunday 2023-Feb-26 from 2-4PM, at the Bellingham Cruise Terminal. Hawaiian attire is encouraged and snow chains are recommended.

Please note the Top 10 of 51 paddlers in the Peter Forand Masters Challenge Trophy Standings after three of the 2023 PNWORCA Winter Series Races:

• Kevin Cowan: Standing=1, Points=13, Races=3
• Cary Morris: Standing=2, Points=13, Races=3
• Traci Cole: Standing=3, Points=10, Races=2
• Mignon Fontenelle: Standing=4, Points=10, Races=2
• Sarah Craig: Standing=5, Points=10, Races=2
• Jennifer Radtke: Standing=6, Points=8, Races=2
• Sue Fenger: Standing=7, Points=7, Races=2
• Doug Thomas: Standing=8, Points=7, Races=2
• Craig Holt: Standing=9, Points=5, Races=1
• Patti Tohl: Standing=10, Points=5, Races=2

 

 

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