CORA introduced a new initiative for 2022 at the CORA 2021 Pre-AGM that was continued for 2023 and 2024. To encourage participation by new paddlers at CORA 2024 events, a new Junior / Novice OC Paddle Draw Grant was funded. Every Junior / Novice participant at each CORA Cup Series 2024 event was given 1 entry for the end-of-season draw. It was possible for each Junior / Novice participant to have up to a maximum of 5 entries for the end-of-season draw. The response was impressive with 148 entries in total from 12 Western Canada OC clubs. There were at least 10 entries in each of the Junior Women, Junior Men, Novice Women, and Novice Men divisions such that 2 winners were drawn from each of these 4 divisions.

CORA wishes to extend a round of appreciation to Oddball Workshop, our generous sponsor, for contributing Gift Certificates for each of the 8 Junior / Novice winners to redeem for a paddle of a length of their choosing within 1 year from the end-of-season draw date (28-Sep-2024).

CORA wishes to congratulate the 8 Junior / Novice 2024 OC Paddle winners:

• Jacob Seward – (Geronimo)
• Talia Halperin – (Kelowna Paddle Centre)
• Larry Gibson – (Island Brave)
• Emily Silver-Douglas – (Star Nation)
• Lucas Truscott – (Lotus Sports Club)
• Shell De Martin – (Harrison Outrigger Team)
• Rob Marus – (False Creek Racing Canoe Club)
• Francheska Rodriguez – (Lotus Sports Club)

CORA wishes to extend a round of appreciation to the Race Coordinators (Jim Heuving; Don Mulhall; Vivian Thomas; Grace Morissette; Launa Mandrell) from CORA Cup Series host clubs Penticton (twice), Fort Langley, Latitude 48, and Lotus, as well as the club reps who collected the names of Junior / Novice participants at these 5 events, and forwarded these entries onto the CORA Board for the draw at the Penticton Awards presentation.

Penticton Paddle Sports Association

Fort Langely Canoe Club

Latitude 48

Lotus Sports Club

Join Latitude 48 Paddling Club for Bridges 2024, 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. Cost is $20 per paddler/$120 per crew.

OC6 Registration closes Sept. 27^th, 11:00 p.m. or when the race grid is full, whichever comes first!

On Sunday, bring your own small boat to race the Inny (5 km race in protected waters waters ideal for new racers, marathon canoes and even experienced paddlers that want a shorter distance. The race goes up the Gorge Waterway, with a turn just before Tillicum narrows to head back to the start/finish line. Cost is $20 per paddler.

Inny Registration closes Oct. 5, 6:00 p.m.

Or race the Outty (12 km race that heads out of the Victoria harbour to run along the island’s coast). Course may be modified on race day depending on wind and wave conditions. modifications on race day should conditions be too big for most.

Outty Registration closes Oct. 5, 6:00 p.m.

Welcome to Wetdashe 2024, a “DRY” CHANGE RACE, which means 6-person crews hotswap on the dock with their team mates at the end of each 3km sprint lap. Dock-change times are included in your team’s aggregate time, so efficient changes get the best results.

NEW: BC Wetdashe teams raised $11,400 for the BC Cancer Foundation.
RACE RESULTS: CLICK HERE to download results or visit www.wetdashe.com

Boats: Both Spec & Ultralight options are available: spec boats supplied for 12 & 24km distances; ultralights supplied for 48km distances.

Race Distances: Three distances to choose from: 12km (4-Lap Short Course) or 24km (8-Lap) or 48km – 16 lap (running concurrently based on advance crew registrations for one of these three distances).

Race Categories: Classic women’s and/or mixed (no less than three women must be in the canoe at any one time); or exhibition crews (e.g. all-male crews or crews with over-quota males) can register and race along with mixed crews with results logged in the “exhibition” category.

Race fees come with souvenir race shirts (ordered in advance in preferred sizes) and plenty of prizes and awards. Early-registering teams will have the best chances to choose the mornings or afternoons of their choice (Saturday tends to sell out quickly).

Want to increase your chance of a podium finish? Raise money for men’s health through FGPC’s “Make Every Second Count” campaign, a team-based fundraiser that contributes tax-deductible donations through the BC Cancer Foundation.