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Wetdashe 2021 (November 13 / 14) registration NOW OPEN

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Wetdashe registration is NOW OPEN. FGPC’s 10th anniversary November fundraising race for men’s health is back. “Dry change” dockside changes comprised of 9pp, 12pp and as high as 18 paddler crews can select 12km, 24km and 46km race options.

All boats (both spec and ultralight) are supplied by FGPC. Pledge-drive donations to the BC Cancer Foundation can “add speed” to participating teams, shaving 1-second increments off of podium race times for every $10 donated in support of men’s health. Raffle prizes, auction items and awards round out an exciting and spectator-friendly weekend of racing. High-vis commemorative tech race shirts (size and gender selections available through pre-order) are included in race fees.

CLICK HERE to register.

CORA statement on COVID vaccine adherence

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A statement by CORA’s board of directors in response to the availability of COVID-19 vaccines and the mitigation of COVID-19 exposure risks during outrigger group or crew activities:

  1. CORA supports the recommendations of the Public Health Agency of Canada regarding the health benefits of vaccination in preventing severe illness, hospitalization and death from COVID-19 and its variants. 
  2. CORA supports the full vaccination of those recommended to get the vaccine by federal, provincial and territorial public health authorities.
  3. As paddlers gather and train together in physically close environments, Member Clubs have a duty to protect their members and enhance the safety of their training environment.  As a result, CORA supports full vaccination of those participating in outrigger group or crew activities for the safety of their members and to mitigate the risk of future infection events at Member Clubs and in our communities at large.
  4. In order to achieve the above, the CORA board strongly encourages Member Clubs to consider amending their COVID-19 policies to require full vaccination of those participating in outrigger group or crew activities, accounting for demographics, location and relevant specific vulnerabilities with respect to COVID-19.  CORA also recommends the continued implementation of longstanding risk mitigation measures such as physical distancing and the use of masks where physical distancing cannot be maintained.
  5. Member Clubs continue to be bound by the Orders of applicable provincial and territorial public health authorities in respect of all gatherings, events and activities. 

L48 Bridges OC6 & Small Boat Races

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Saturday, October 2 & Sunday, October 3, 2021 ~  Latitude 48 is excited to bring the Bridges Race back to the Gorge Waterway

On Saturday, OC6s race 5.5 km up and down the Gorge.  Boats are provided so all you need to do is grab your team, register by Sept. 24 and come have fun.

On Sunday, there are two small boat courses – the 5.5 km “inny” and the 10-12 km “outty.” Paddlers are encouraged to wear orange.

Half the proceeds from Sunday’s races will go to the Victoria Native Friendship Centre.

Registration links:  latitude48paddling.ca/events-1