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CORA Cup Race #2: Jericho Iron, May 24, 2025, Vancouver, BC

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Registration is open for the Jericho Iron Classic 2025!
The Jericho Paddling Club is proud to host the Jericho Iron Classic on Saturday, May 24th, in the waters off beautiful English Bay, Vancouver BC. This is Race #2 in the annual CORA Cup OC6 series.
Please join us for what we hope will be a sunny and breezy day on the west coast!

Saturday OC6 Races: 
Short course – approximately 8 km. Long course approximately 15 km.

Race Start Times:
9:00 AM — MEN, WOMEN & MIXED Short Course (approx. 8 km)
10:30 AM — WOMEN & MIXED MASTERS Long Course (approx. 15 km)
1:00 PM — MEN & OPEN MIXED Long Course (approx. 15 km)
Adults: $306/crew; Juniors crews – No race fees ($150 are covered by CORA! ($150/crew)).
Entry fee includes race awards and lunch.

REGISTRATION DEADLINE IS MAY 20, 2025!

Registration and additional information:
Race 1. Short Course – Women’s, Men’s, Mixed and Juniors
Race 2. Long Course Women’s and Mixed Masters
Race 3. Long Course Men’s and Mixed Open

CORA Membership is required: 
https://www.canadianoutrigger.ca/store/become-a-member/

CORA Cup Race #1: Duel in the Desert, May 10 & 11, 2025, Penticton, BC

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Registration is live for Duel in the Desert 2025.
Join us for the 25th anniversary of this outrigger race on Skaha Lake in beautiful Penticton.

OC6 Races on Saturday: 
Starts and finishes at Skaha Park East.
Short course – approximately 8 km. Long course approximately 15 km.
Adults: $300/crew; Juniors: COST COVERED BY CORA! ($150/crew)
Fee includes race awards and lunch. Extra Meal Tickets $22

Small Boats Races on Sunday: Approximately 10 km.
Adults: $25/person; Juniors: $10/person

REGISTRATION DEADLINE IS MAY 7, 2025!

Registration and additional information:
https://pentictonpaddlesports.com/festivals/2025-duel-in-the-desert

CORA Membership is required.
https://www.canadianoutrigger.ca/store/become-a-member/

A CORA Regional Coaching Roundtable forum will be available free of charge, 4:00 – 5:30 pm on Saturday, May 10th. Pre-register here:
https://www.canadianoutrigger.ca/invitation-to-regional-coaching-roundtables/

INVITATION to Regional Coaching Roundtables

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If you’re a paddling coach, YOU’RE INVITED! Pre-register (for free) to participate in one or more of four regional coaching roundtables for CORA club and independent crew coaches. These facilitated regional sessions are hosted by local paddling clubs in conjunction with CORA. They’re based on an open forum format in order to provide coaches with opportunities to gather, share information on coaching strategies and paddling technique and to consider best practices. Each session is facilitated by one or more of CORA’s coaching group. Please note that these sessions are intended for coaches, not for paddlers. 

There is no cost to participate, but pre-registration is required. Please CLICK HERE to register.

1. Saturday May 10 (in conjunction with Duel in The Desert) 

  • Coaches Forum Penticton
  • Paddlers of all abilities invited to attend
  • Facilitators: Rob Magus / James Hill
  • Time: 2:30pm (immediately after the Awards in Skaha Park)
  • Free of charge
  • Location: Penticton Paddle Sports Club

2. Saturday May 31 (in conjunction with River Run) CANCELLED

  • Coaches Forum Fort Langley
  • Facilitators: Rob Magus
  • Time: 4-6pm
  • Location :  Fort Langley Canoe Club meeting room (food available to order from bar next door)

3. Saturday June 14 (in conjunction with Island Iron) 

  • Coaches Forum Comox
  • Facilitators: Leanne Stanley / James Hill
  • Time: 5:15-7pm
  • Location: Comox Marine Park

4. Saturday September 27 (in conjunction with CORA Nationals)

  • Coaches Forum Comox
  • Facilitators: Leanne Stanley / James Hill
  • Time: 5:15-7pm
  • Location: Comox Marine Park

There is no cost to participate, but pre-registration is required. Please CLICK HERE to register.