2019 Duel In the Desert – CORA Cup Race

Welcome to Penticton Racing Canoe Club’s 21st Annual Duel in the Desert, May 11 & 12, 2019.

Held on Skaha Lake this race features a 15-18 km. OC-6 race on Saturday followed by a casual meal in the park (please bring chairs or a blanket to sit on).  Sunday is small boat racing over an approximate 11 km. course.

SATURDAY, MAY 11

8:00 am:  Registration OPEN
8:30 am:  Short Course Race Meeting
9:00 am: Short course Race Start
10:00 am:  Womens/ Mixed (Masters ) Race Course Meeting
10:30 am: Womens/ Mixed (Masters) Race Start (approx)
12:00 pm:  Mens/ Mixed (Open) Race Course Meeting
12:30 pm: Mens/ Mixed (Open) OC-6 Race Start (approx)
1:00-4:00 pm: Chilli Lunch & Awards at Skaha Beach Park

SUNDAY, MAY 12                                                  

8:30 am:  Registration OPEN
9:30 am:  Race Course Meeting.  PLEASE NOTE: MASS START FOR ALL CATEGORIES
10:00 am: 
 Mens/Womens/Mixed Race Start (approx)
11:30 am:  Awards

COST

Big boat races on Saturday: $180/crew; Juniors $90/crew
Fee includes race awards and lunch.
Small boat races on Sunday: $15/person; Juniors $10/person
Registration Forms below, but please email info@pentictonoutrigger.com with your intent to race.  Let us know:

  1. Which club you are from
  2. How many crews you are bringing and whether you are men, women or mixed
  3. The age division of the crews
  4. If you have a canoe to lend/rent to other crews

Purchasing prizes requires knowing how many divisions we will have, so this “pre-registration” information is especially important.  Official registration forms online or available at the registration table pre-race.  

For more information, or to let us know you’re coming:
info@pentictonoutrigger.com

Mahalo!  We look forward to seeing you again.

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