Author: Ron Chin

2026 CORA Cup Race Series

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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:

  1. Duel in the Desert – May 16, 2026
  2. Jericho Iron Classic – May 23, 2026
  3. Island Iron (Victoria) – June 6, 2026
  4. Lotus Iron – July 25, 2026
  5. 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.

2026 CORA Race Calendar

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Members have been asking for a consolidated list of the CORA-sanctioned races approved at last weekend’s AGM. A consolidation as of December 5, 2025 is at the link below, errors and omission excepted and subject to changes (including cancellations).
CORA Member Clubs have until April 30, 2026 to submit race sanctioning applications for 2026 races. Visit the Race Schedule page on the CORA website for any updates.

https://www.canadianoutrigger.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/2026-CORA-Race-Calendar-Dec-5-202512339459.1.pdf