Join FCRCC Vancouver Va’a for the Bowen 360 Iron / Relay OC6 and small boats race on Saturday, June 7, 2025.
The course is a circumnavigation of Bowen Island in Howe Sound, north of Vancouver, and may be raced as an iron or as a 2-leg beach change-out relay. The start is at Snug Cove on the east side of the island with a change-out on the west side of the island at Tunstall Bay. The full course is 33km, while the southern leg (A) is 15km and the northern leg (B) is 18km. The direction of travel from Snug Cove will be determined on race morning based on conditions. Crews are responsible for transporting crew members to Turnstall Bay for their change-out. Lunch will be provided after the race.
Race Fees:
OC6: Iron crew $300; Relay crews $300 per crew (i.e. $600 total)
Small Boats: $50.00 per paddler (i.e. OC1 = $50; OC2 = 2 x $50 or $100)
Race Schedule:
9:30am Prone
10:00am SUP and Kayak
11:00am OC1, OC2, Surfski
11:20am OC6
Registration and information links:
OC6: https://www.webscorer.com/register?raceid=385182
Small Boats: https://www.webscorer.com/register?raceid=385195
Registration closes Monday, June 2nd at 5:00 pm Pacific.
A minimum of 12 OC6 crews is required to run this race.
Participants will be advised by May 30th if the event is cancelled.
Due to big water conditions, this race is not suitable for Juniors or Novices.
All paddlers MUST WEAR a PDF. If you are not wearing a PFD, your team will be disqualified. If you are wearing a Vaikobi PFD, you must also have a Transport Canada approved PFD in the canoe.
CORA Membership is required: https://www.canadianoutrigger.ca/store/become-a-member/
