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​Saturday June 10 & Sunday June 11, 2023
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​Join us for two days of racing for all paddle disciplines and abilities in the Comox Valley. Saturday events include OC6 races. Sunday will include the traditional small boat race - OC1-2, surfski and SUP - right off the Pier at the Comox Marina Park. 

Registration


Fees
Jr's paddle for free! 
Short course $150 - Long course $210
Solo boats (separate waiver required ) $25 per person


Registration links 
Short Course  Jrs/ Novice     https://www.webscorer.com/register?pid=1&raceid=311042
Women's Long Course       https://www.webscorer.com/register?pid=1&raceid=311034
Men's Long Course             https://www.webscorer.com/register?pid=1&raceid=311030
Mixed Long Course             https://www.webscorer.com/register?pid=1&raceid=310539
SUP and Small Boats (Sunday)     https://www.webscorer.com/register?pid=1&raceid=310540

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Race Details


​​​Saturday June 10:
OC6 CANOES - SHORT and LONG courses 
Short course - Novice/Juniors* -  6-8 km,  $150 per team *Jrs' FREE!!
Long course  - Women's/ Men's/ Mixed 15-18 km, $210 per team 
 Routes TBD on the day

Sunday June 11:
SMALL BOATS
SUP, Singles and Doubles (OC & Surfski), V1 
Race Course TBD on day 
Race Fee, $25 per person 
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**CORA Membership is required.  DAY licenses are available- purchase in ADVANCE for $15
***To obtain a CORA annual license for  visit: 
https://www.canadianoutrigger.com/membership/become-a-member/
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WHY BE AN ANNUAL CORA MEMBER?   CHECK THIS OUT! :)
  • CORA has a Junior Subsidy in 2023  - host clubs waive the CORA Cup Series (big/ small-boat) race fees for Juniors - teams must still pre-register in order to ensure a boat is secured!! 
  • CORA is bringing back the Junior / Novice OC Paddle Grant in 2023, whereby all Junior / Novice participants at all CORA Cup Series (big-boat / small-boat) races are entered into a draw at the Championship event and 8 winners will be handed a gift-certificate to redeem an OC paddle.
  • The CORA Travel Grant provides for reimbursement of ferry expenses (even from Powell River to Comox) and truck-topping (from Victoria or Nanaimo or anywhere) and mileage expenses from anywhere to Comox and back again. 

Entry Deadline: 
Registration closes Thursday June 8th - 7PM
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Results: Will be posted on the CVCRC website and Facebook page and will be submitted to CORA for posting. 


Event Schedule

 
ISLAND IRON 2023
 
SATURDAY - OC6 Iron
7:30  Registration opens
8:15  Safety meeting for boat drivers
8:30   Short course pre-race briefing + First Nations thank you
9:00   Short course race start
10:30  Women's race pre-briefing + First Nations thank you
11:00   Women's race start
12:30  Men's race pre-briefing + First Nations thank you

ENTERTAINMENT by Anela at the Gazebo - 1:30-3:30pm

1:00     Men's race start
1:15   Short course and Women's Awards
2:30  Mixed race pre-briefing and First Nations thank you
3:00  Mixed race start
3:15   Men's awards
5:00   Mixed race awards
 
SUNDAY – Small Boat Race
9:00  Check-in /Registration
10:00  Race safety meeting for both events

Entertainment by Anela 
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10:30  Small boat race start
1:00  Youth race
1:45  Awards and draw prizes

Course Descriptions


​ISLAND IRON 2023

Saturday's OC6 races (both the Short  and Long Courses) will be determined based on the conditions on the day.  We will strive to ensure that the courses are both challenging and of course safe. Traditionally we have started from the Comox Marina and headed out around Goose Spit - out to the buoys towards Denman Island and back. 

The Small Boat course will also be determined on the day of the event, based on conditions and is usually between 10 and 12 kilometers.  The course will consist of a mixture of protected and open water. 


Event Site and Trailer Parking
Comox Marina: 
https://goo.gl/maps/192jiKpdWAfLXwcWA

We will have trailer spots reserved on Friday night and Saturday night at the Comox Marina Boat Launch. You may leave your rigs here overnight both nights if you wish but please be aware that although we feel security is not an issue, there will be no continuous supervision on-site and we can't guarantee the safety of your equipment. We do have options for storage at private properties - email comoxvalleycanoerclub@gmail.com​ for details. 


Food and Bevies
​There are three awesome food trucks on site at the Comox Marina Park. 
There are also numerous amazing eateries and shops just a short walk up to Comox Avenue. 


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Race Day Details