Changes to the CORA Cup OC6 Race Series for 2026:
• the overall CORA Cup to the Member Club with the most points has been eliminated;
• while Spec canoes remain a canoe class under the CORA Long Distance Race Rules, OC6 crews racing Spec canoes in the CORA Cup Race Series will not accrue CORA Cup points;
• only OC6 crews racing Unlimited canoes will accrue CORA Cup points in their respective divisions and age classifications;
• Keiki (16) and Junior (19) OC6 crews will continue to pay no race registration fee (CORA will reimburse host clubs);
• the Junior and Novice Paddle Draw has been eliminated; and
• the Draw Prize Grant for host clubs has been eliminated.
There are FIVE OC6 races in the 2026 CORA Cup Race Series:
- Duel in the Desert – May 16, 2026
- Jericho Iron Classic – May 23, 2026
- Island Iron (Victoria) – June 6, 2026
- Lotus Iron – July 25, 2026
- CORA National Championships (Fort Langley) – September 19, 2026
OC6 crews must participate in a minimum of 3 of the 5 events (including Nationals) to qualify.
Full rules are HERE.