Author: Graeme Galves

The PNWORCA / CORA 2026 Winter Series Championship Race will be hosted by Sand Point Outrigger Canoe Club at Magnuson Park, Seattle Washington, USA. On Saturday, March 28th, 2026, the race is scheduled to start at 11:00AM Pacific and all small boats are welcome.

There will be a long course of approximately 9 miles and a short course of approximately 5 miles. The racecourse may be changed due to wind and weather in the interest of paddler safety. Race fee is $30 (includes race fee, lunch, insurance) for all paddlers (adult / youth). Onliine Registration closes at 8PM Pacific Friday March 27th. Please pre-register online via Pacific Multisports before race day as it helps to prepare for participation numbers. Sign Participant Waiver in-person during check in on site.

Race day registration will be accepted during check-in. This will also be the 10th (and possibly Final) year of the Peter Forand Masters Challenge where the Top OC1 Masters Paddler will be recognized at the PNWORCA / CORA Winter Series Championship event hosted by Sand Point Outrigger Canoe Club.

Let us hope that we have seen the last of freezing conditions on the West Coast. Join the False Creek Racing Canoe Club for Race 5 of 7 in the PNWORCA / CORA 2026 Small-Boat Racing Winter Series. On Saturday, March 7th, 2026, the race starts at 11:00AM PST and all small boats are welcome.

There will be a long course of approximately 14Km / 8 miles (2 laps) and a short course of 7Km / 4 miles (1 lap). The designated race course has been provided and shall be determined on race day, pending conditions. Race fee is $26 CDN/USD, $16 CDN/USD for paddlers 19 and under before February 28th, and $31 CDN/USD, $16 CDN/USD for paddlers 19 and under after February 28th, payable by WebScorer. Registration closes at 5PM PST Thursday March 5th. All paddlers must pre-register via WebScorer AND all paddlers must check in on site.

CORA registration is required and must be paid in advance. No onsite registration available. The CORA Day Fee is $20, and the CORA Annual Fee is $40. This will also be the 10th (and possibly Final) year of the Peter Forand Masters Challenge where the Top OC1 Masters Paddler will be recognized at the PNWORCA / CORA Winter Series Championship event hosted by Sand Point Outrigger Canoe Club.

Join the Jericho Paddling Club for Race 2 of 7 in the PNWORCA / CORA 2026 Small-Boat Racing Winter Series. On Saturday, January 24th, 2026, the race starts at 10:30AM PST and all small boats are welcome. There will be a long course of approximately 12Km / 7 miles and a short course of 6Km / 4 miles. The race course will be determined on race day, pending conditions.

This will also be the 10th (and possibly Final) year of the Peter Forand Masters Challenge where the Top OC1 Masters Paddler will be recognized at the PNWORCA / CORA Winter Series Championship event hosted by Sand Point Outrigger Canoe Club.

Race fee is $25 CDN/USD, $15 CDN/USD for paddlers 19 and under, payable by PayPal or e-transfer. Registration closes at 5PM PST Wednesday January 21st. All paddlers must pre-register via WebScorer AND all paddlers must check in on site.

CORA registration is required and must be paid in advance. No onsite registration available. The CORA Day Fee is $20, and the CORA Annual Fee is $40.