The groundhogs by a majority vote have called for 6 more weeks of Winter. On a positive note, this provides for 6 more weeks of Winter training to prepare for Summer / Autumn racing. CORA wishes to announce 4 CORA Sanctioned Eastern Canada outrigger canoe events for 2025:

• Haunani Challenge in Dorval on June 28, 2025 hosted by Haunani Outrigger Club
• CORA Eastern Sprints Championships in Toronto on August 9-10, 2025 hosted by Sunnyside Paddling Club
• Toronto International Outrigger Challenge (TIOC) in Toronto on Sept 13, 2025 hosted by TSCC Maka Koa
• The Fall Classic in Ottawa on October 11, 2025 hosted by Rideau Outrigger Racing Club

Haunani Outrigger Club

Sunnyside Paddling Club

TSCC Maka Koa

Rideau Outrigger Racing Club

It’s back for 2025!

There are FIVE races in the 2025 CORA Cup OC6 Race Series:
Duel in the Desert – May 10, 2025
Jericho Iron Classic – May 24, 2025
FLCC River Run – May 31, 2025
Island Iron (Comox) – June 14, 2025
Canadian National Champs (Comox) – September 27, 2025

Crews must participate in at least 3 of the 5 CORA Cup Series races, including CORA Nationals. Crews must register under the same name, age division and canoe class to accrue points.

Full 2025 CORA Cup Series Rules are here.

Full 2025 CORA Cup Winners are at https://www.canadianoutrigger.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/2025-CORA-Cup-Standings-FINAL12339771.1.pdf

Because it’s never too early in the year to start thinking about racing……  Jericho Paddling Club is hosting Race #2 of the PNWORCA Winter Series on January 25th, 2025.

Race starts at 10:00am and they will have a short and long course. All small boats welcome.

Register here: https://www.webscorer.com/register?raceid=374645 

All racers (including U.S. racers) must have CORA Membership (Annual or Single Day) to race.
CORA Membership must be purchased on-line: https://www.canadianoutrigger.ca/store/become-a-member/

Let the racing begin!