Island Iron OC6 2024 - Short Course + Juniors

Island Iron Short Course and Juniors race is a 6-7 km race that begins with beach start at Cadboro Bay. The short course runs along more sheltered waters to allow juniors, novices and recreational paddlers to join in the fun. CORA CUP POINTS Teams competing for the CORA Cup, need to register the exact same team name, age class and division for all CORA Cup races. Please refer to CORA Cup Rules. 

Safety:Safety is paramount and race rules will be enforced. Sterns are required to attend pre-race meetings 30 min. before race start.  All crews MUST ensure their paddlers have complete a huli drill in the past year.

Canoes & Equipment: Each crew is responsible for securing their own canoes, paddles and PFDs. PFDs must be Canadian Coast Guard Certified. All boats must have a minimum of six PFDs, a spray deck (mandatory) and two bailing buckets. Boats will be randomly checked and those not complying will be disqualified from racing. 

CORA Membership: All racers must have 2024 CORA membership or have purchased CORA single day pass for Island Iron - this needs to be acquired in advance

Race Location And Parking: Gyro Park is located at the end of Sinclair Road (main parking lot). Parking is free in main lot. Parking is not allowed on the grass in unloading area. Post Race lunch is provided by L48, there are cafes, pub and groceries in walking distance.

A $15 withdrawal fee will apply to crews cancelling their registration after submitting to cover administative costs.