CORA AGM: Sunday 23 November / 1pm Pacific

Notice of Technical Meeting
& Annual General Meeting of Members

TAKE NOTICE that the Canadian Outrigger Racing Association (the “Corporation”) will hold via Zoom live videoconference its Annual Technical Meeting and Annual General Meeting of Members on Sunday, November 23, 2025

Whereas the Bylaws of the Corporation permit the holding of a Directors’ Meeting or a Members’ Meeting by entirely electronic means, and the Directors of the Corporation have approved the holding of its 2025 Annual Technical Meeting of the Directors and its 2025 Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Members by entirely electronic means, we will hold our Meetings in a virtual only format, which will be conducted via Zoom live videoconference.  All Members of the Corporation and duly appointed proxyholders are welcome and encouraged to participate in both meetings.  Members are not entitled to vote at the Annual Technical Meeting.  Individual CORA Members are entitled to vote at the AGM, but CORA Member Clubs are not entitled to vote at the AGM. Please find further Meeting details on attendance and voting below.

1. Annual Technical Meeting

The Annual Technical Meeting of the Board of Directors will be held from 1:00pm to 2:00pm (Pacific Time) for the following purposes:

a) to review race sanctioning forms received from CORA Member Clubs for 2026 CORA sanctioned races; and
b) to discuss such other business as may properly be brought before the meeting.

2. Annual General Meeting of Members

The Annual General Meeting of Members will be held from 2:00pm to 4:00pm (Pacific Time) for the following purposes:
a) to receive and consider the reports of the directors on 2026 activities;
b) to receive and consider the unaudited financial statements of the Corporation for the current fiscal year and the proposed budget for 2026;
c) to waive the auditor for the ensuring year; 
d) to elect directors; and
e) to transact such other business as may properly be brought before the meeting.

Meeting Details

Login details are as follows:

Topic: CORA 2025 Annual Technical Meeting and Annual General Meeting
Time: Sunday, November 23, 2025 01:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84434294854?pwd=BJ0tlsU1L4PMbGOkRhx5H6P3TRxth6.1

Meeting ID: 844 3429 4854
Passcode: 239659

Members of the Corporation will be able to vote during the AGM using the functionality available on Zoom in accordance with the instructions given by the Chair at the start of the meeting which may be using the “raise hand” function or by voice confirmation. An internet connection will be required. In order to access the Meeting through Zoom, Members will need to download the Zoom application onto their computer or smartphone and then once the application is loaded, enter the Meeting ID and Password.

Members of the Corporation and duly appointed proxyholders participating via video will be asked to identify themselves before the beginning of the Meeting and can attend the Meetings online through Zoom where they can participate, vote (AGM only) or submit questions during the Meeting’s live videoconference. 

Ronald Chin 
President

Wetdashe 2025! November 15-16 2025

$15,000 AND COUNTING!

That’s how much teams have raised for Wetdashe 2025, a “DRY” CHANGE RACE in Victoria on Saturday and Sunday 15-16 November, the highest donation level since the event was launched more than 10 years ago. Wetdashe paddlers have raised more than $100,000 over the past ten years for the BC Cancer Foundation.

The event is sold out on Saturday AM / PM and Sunday AM; there are still a few last-minute race spots left on Sunday afternoon. The event is run like an INDY-500 with pit-stops every 3kms. This means 12-person (or more) crews hotswap between teammates on FGPC’s docks at the end of each 3km sprint lap. Here’s the race in a nutshell:

  • Dock-change times are included in your team’s aggregate time, so efficient changes get the best results.
  • Remember: teams must navigate dock-swaps along with all other participating teams: order is maintained with marshalled “no passing zones” so tactics and strategy are integral to this spectator-friendly race.
  • And there’s more: shave seconds off your team by raising money for BC Cancer through FGPC’s “Make Every Second Count” campaign, a fundraiser to support men’s health.
  • NEW: Saturday and Sunday morning 12km and 24km races start at 9.45am. That’s enough time for mainlanders to get to the race site at 2940 Jutland Road Victoria via the 7am ferry. Saturday and Sunday afternoon races begin 1pm. Most crews will complete each 24km race (in 3km laps) in 2.5hrs. 12km crews will finish in about an hour. 48km crews will start at 9.45, race until 12noon (approximately) and restart at 1pm for their second 24km segment, finishing at approximately 3pm (48km racers get to race in ultralights). For more information visit http://www.wetdashe.com

BOATS: Both Spec & Ultralight options are supplied: spec boats are supplied for 12 & 24km distances; ultralights are 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 include collector tech 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 sells 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 for the BC Cancer Foundation. More than $15,000 in Wetdashe 2025 donation have been raised so far for the BC Cancer Foundation.

Information and donation links for Wetdashe are here: www.wetdashe.com

CORA Town Hall – 2025 CORA Hall Of Fame – Sunday, November 9, 2025 4PM Pacific

The CORA Off-the-Water Video Forum Series has wrapped up the 2025 year with a collection of speakers and Canadian Outrigger Hall Of Fame inductees, recorded on SUNDAY NOVEMBER 9 ~ 4PM (PACIFIC). Click on the video below to view the Hall of Fame presentation.

Click on the video link below to get to know eight individuals who were recognized this year including Daphne Ann Brockington, Helen Currey, Jacinta Sheridan, James Hill, Jan Chavarie, Linda Daigle, Melanie Conard, and Sue Milligan. Each has made significant contributions to outrigger canoeing in Canada over their lifetimes as athletes and coaches-builders. Their histories have been published on the CORA website, and their friends and colleagues share personal insights in the town hall recording.

Guest speakers include Alan Goto (Sand Point Outrigger Canoe Club), Andrea Dillon (2006 Yukon River Quest / FCRCC), Bob Stewart (Jericho), Bruce Layzell (Suncoast Paddling Club), Carole Fullerton (Jericho), Dr. Emma Cope (Breadner Veterinary Services), Grace Morissette (Lotus), Jesse Balcom (Latitude 48), Kate Zubick (Lotus), Kelsey Siddall (Kelowna), Ken Asano (Lotus), Laura Kelly (Vancouver Island Ladies Field Hockey Association), Laurel Archer (Comox Valley Canoe Racing Club), Pauline Adams (2006 Yukon River Quest / Molokai Na Wahine / FCRCC alumni), Robin Macnair (FCRCC), Ruth Matson (Nanaimo), and Whitney Horstman (Latitude 48).

Topic: CORA Town Hall: Canadian Outrigger Hall Of Fame Induction
LINK below: