Author: Ron Chin

False Creek Racing Canoe Club is pleased to once again be able to offer its Warm Water Huli Clinic at the Vancouver Aquatic Centre!
This clinic is supported by a CORA Clinic Grant and must be advertised to all CORA Members.

​WHEN: Saturday, February 14, 2026
TIME: 7:30-9:30 PM (this is after the pool closes)
WHERE: Vancouver Aquatic Centre – 1050 Beach Avenue, Vancouver, BC
​COST: FCRCC members: $25 // Non-FCRCC participants: $35

REGISTER NOW, this sells out fast!!

https://ca01.z.antigena.com/l/VfdnBkHhooD0z4uY6Zt6zgYQjIb-2R2ziQQLGuwAvd2fMSMhIuoO~Hs9BZ0T3D2NFAyPUIlyLCr50arg4UYaIy0zEaoOPKh4aNqV9FSXCFY46aSRaxf4T6Td2cf1oX7wVeUBkpvknYCSIeisMQLA0MACH8PU8MKOKvhfQrfLb51ftKNfwx5UkFCWHhbTAioccwGVtB-FB7eZ~r4X9Ip0-QKPantlntX6zbeLzai7EH2IbuONvXjMjVe9aYha

There will be multiple types of canoes to learn and practice your recovery skills!
OC6: Matahina & Mirage
OC1/V1: C-Lion, Mito & Fai 4si V1

​Be sure to wear your paddling gear, including PFD, and anything else you regularly paddle with like your paddle. All personal items MUST be sand/dirt/debris free as we are in a public pool. Please be respectful and double-check your gear before entering the pool. Changerooms will be available.

We look forward to seeing everyone in nice warm water!

UPDATE April 2026:
CORA Cup points will be awarded to crews registered in the UL division regardless of type of canoe.
The CORA had several enquiries about situations where a crew raced the season in ULs but could not get a UL for one of their qualifying races (ie Nationals, which is a required race).
The Board decided that a Spec registered in the UL division would allow a crew to earn CORA Cup points for that race.
This would be be most relevant for scenarios where a crew is the only crew vying for the CORA Cup in their age category and just needs to complete that race. It is not expected that a crew would register a Spec in the UL division for more than one race.
Reminder that Unlimited (UL) division canoes are any canoe under 400lbs, including, unweighted Bradleys, Matahinas and any of the ultralights such as Malolos, Vortexes and Hydras.

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 registered in the Unlimited division 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:

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