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9th Annual International Howe Sound Outrigger Race
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July 6-8, 2007, Gibsons, BC
OC-6 Events - Prizes will be awarded to 1st, 2nd and 3rd place for all OC-6 events - All OC-6 must have a registration weight of 400 pounds - All boats must have their CORA registration numbers in black letters/ on white background. Letters to be a minimum of 9.5cm tall - Winning boats may be requested to weigh in at the conclusion of your event, at the discretion of the judges within 30 minutes of race completion.
Iron Course This is the feature race of our event. It is long enough to challenge the toughest crew and technical enough to challenge the wisest of steerspeople. While our waves are not huge open ocean monsters, the coastal B.C. conditions are extremely variable, renown for their 5m tidal differences and associated currents, and the Straight of Georgia can provide relentless waves. The circular course features upwind and downwind paddling and incredible scenery.
This event is approximately 2.5 hrs, 17 miles/27.2 km and runs on Saturday.
Divisions: Mens, Womens , Open- Master and Sr Master. The Mixed division (minimum 1 man, maximum 3 men) will run within the men's event.
*Cash Prize Exact amount yet to be announced. Divided among members of the iron team w/ the fastest time in both the mens and womens event. Doesnt matter if a team is Open or Masters or Sr. Master, overall fastest time takes the cash.
Short Course This race course circumnavigates Keats Island. This is a mixed event (max 3 men) w/ Jr, Open and 55+ categories. Race time is approximately 70 minutes on a 8.7mile/14km course. This race runs first thing Saturday morning.
Sprints New this year these races will run on Sunday morning. This is a 1000m sprint, run on a 250m course. There are openings for 16 entries. Advantage OC-6 will be provided. Priority will be given to teams registered for the short course on Saturday. This is a mixed event (maximum of 3 men) w/ categories for junior, open and adaptive (disabled) teams.
Community Races: OC-4 Races: all day Saturday 500m sprints open to all levels for all interested. This event will be organized and run by Gibsons Paddle Club. Registration will be at the Govt dock or contact Richard Morgan at Richard@sandfire.com
President Race: A fun race presented by the president of the Gibson Paddle Club. Register at the Govt dock on Saturday. The race starts and finishes at the Breakwater Beach
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