Wetdashe 2025! November 15-16 2025

Welcome to Wetdashe 2025, a “DRY” CHANGE RACE, run like an INDY-500 with pit-stops every 3kms. This means 6-person crews hotswap their 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.

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. Links to “Make Every Second Count” will be sent to registered teams, along with shirt size / M-F order forms.

Registration for Wetdashe is now open: www.wetdashe.com

2025 OUTRIGGER CANADIAN NATIONALS – Comox Lake – Sept 26-28, 2025

Yes, you read that right… 

Presented by Comox Valley Canoe Racing Club, this year’s event promises to be bigger, better and more engaging, both on and off the water, than ever before.

Join us at beautiful Comox Lake for the event of the season!  Enjoy fresh water and glacier views as you race in OC6 on Saturday or small boats on Sunday.  Camping will be available onsite so you can enjoy the full ohana experience. Stay and enjoy the post-race dinner, music and awards. 

New this year, we will have a fun kids race on Friday afternoon. No preregistration necessary, you can bring your own team or we will make one up for you.

Camping is available on a first-come first-served basis so register your team early to get the best choice of campsites.

Race Schedule
Friday, September 26
4:00pm Kids fun races- register onsite
Saturday, September 27
9:00am/9:15am Junior/Novice Short Course starts
10:45am/11:00am Women’s Long Course starts
1:00pm/1:15pm Men’s Long Course starts
3:00pm/3:15pm Mixed Long Course starts

5:00-6:00pm – Last Coaches Corner Discussion Group in the Clubhouse before dinner.
Moderators: Rob Magus and Leanne Stanley.


Sunday, September 28
10:30am Small boat, SUP race start

Early price Aug 1 – Sept 21

  • Teams: $300 (includes dinner)
  • Small boats: $25

Regular price Sept 21 – Sept 25 : 

  • Teams: $330 (includes dinner)
  • Small boats: $30

All Keiki and Junior OC6 crews are FREE (regular fees apply for small boats).

NO REGISTRATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED AFTER SEPT 25, 2025.

Registration, camping and all site and event details are on our website at www.cvcanoeracing.ca/events

CORA Membership is required to race.

NEW: Fees Reduced for Team Canada Trials – IVF World Sprints 2026

Good news! CORA has reduced the registration fees for the 2026 IVF World Sprints Team Canada Selection Trials:

  • Adults: $80
  • Juniors (under 19): $40

If you’ve already paid the old fee, you’ll get an automatic refund for the difference. If you haven’t yet paid, read on:

Trials Weekend: September 20–21, 2025 / Calgary, AB

Who needs to attend the Calgary Trials?

  • V1 (solo) paddlers: All athletes trying for V1 spots.
  • Elite candidates: Junior and open men and women wanting to qualify for seats in Canada’s elite teams.
  • Registered club crews in gender and age categories that exceed 6 registered teams will need to race-off in Calgary to earn one of the 6 team berths in each age and gender category; CORA will announce categories that require race-offs shortly after club crew registrations close on 30 August.

Register here:

  • V1 (solo) paddlers: CLICK HERE
  • V6 and V12 Club Crew individual paddlers: CLICK HERE
  • Elite candidates seeing Team Canada junior or open seats: CLICK HERE
  • Unaffiliated paddlers seeking club crew open spots: CLICK HERE
  • If your club crew roster is complete and ready to register: CLICK HERE

Full selection details and links:
CORA Selection Process – Singapore 2026