All races begin and end at the Comox Harbour. 

The OC6 Novice and Junior Course will be approximately 6 kms. Canoes will head out past Goose Spit to an ama side turn at the “Green Can” and return to finish at the Harbour.

The OC6 long course will be approximately 17 kms. The canoes will travel from the Fishing Pier start to the “Green Can” marker then head towards Union Bay, where they will make an ama side turn before returning to the Harbour.

The small boats course will be approximately 12 kms, and will be set on race day subject to wind and tides.

All race courses may be modified due to weather, tide or other unforeseeable conditions.

Course map links coming soon.

SITE

The Comox Marina site has limited vehicle parking available, however a special area will be set aside for boats and trailers. Teams must provide their own boat holders and other equipment.

FOOD

Registration fees do not include any meals.

There will be food trucks onsite and there are several cafes and restaurants close to the venue.  Please note that coffee may not be available onsite prior to am race starts.

Link to food options map coming soon.

Registration opens on May 3 and ends June 12.

Early price May 3- June 7: 

• Teams: $210 ($35 per paddler)

• Small boats: $25

Regular price June 8 - June 12: 

• Teams: $240 ($40 per paddler)

• Small boats: $30

All youth and junior paddlers are FREE

NO REGISTRATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED AFTER JUNE 12
(onsite registration will not be possible, all registrations must be completed online, this includes small boat races on Sunday)

Webscorer Race Registration Link

All racers must be CORA members prior to registration. This includes SUP racers (a one-day registration fee is available on CORA website). 

CORA REGISTRATION WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE ONSITE ON RACE DAY.

Saturday June 14

7:30 Registration Opens

8:30 Junior/Novice pre-race briefing

9:00 Junior/Novice start Spec boats

9:15 Junior/Novice start all other

10:15 Women’s pre-race briefing and K'ómoks FN welcome

10:45 Women’s start Spec boats

11:00 Women’s start all other boats

12:30 Mens pre-race briefing and Town of Comox welcome

1:00 Men’s start Spec boats

1:15 Men’s start all other boats

1:30 Junior/Novice and Women’s Awards and draw prizes

2:30 Mixed pre-race briefing

3:00 Mixed start Spec boats

3:15 Mixed start all other boats

3:30 Men’s race awards and draw prizes

5:00 Mixed race awards, draw prizes and special prize draws

5:15 Coaching forum start

Sunday June 15

9:30 Registration check-in

10:00 Pre-race briefing

10:30 Small boat, SUP race start

12:15 Youth race pre-briefing

12:30 Youth race start

1:45 Awards

A coaching clinic is being offered by CORA, focused on club and crew coaches only.  The clinic will be facilitated by Leanne Stanley and James Hill. The forum will have an open format, providing an opportunity for club and crew coaches to ask questions, discuss and share information about paddling technique and coaching strategies.

Time: Saturday 5:15-7:00 pm

Location: at race site

Cost: Free

Registration link on CORA website