January 30th - Lake Union Washington Wakinikona OCC
February 13th - Portland, OR. Mountain Home CC
February 27th - Silverdale, Washington Hui Heihei Wa’a
March 13th - Portland, Oregon Kai Ikaika CC
March 27th B.C Canada False Creek CC
April 10th - Seattle, Washington Sail Sand Point OCC
Winter Series Point System
The PNWORCA winter race series works by accumulating points over the course of the 7 races.
Overall finishers in the men's and women's OC1 divisions are scored 5 points for first place and 1 point for fifth place. The 5 best scores out of the 7 races are used to calculate totals. Awards are given to the top 5 finishers.
In the age division categories, points are scored 5 points for 1st place, 4 points for 2nd place and 3 points for 3rd place. Awards are given to the top 3 finishers.
You must complete at least 3 races in the series to qualify for awards, which are presented at the final race at the end of the season. The completion of 3 races also forms a division category. (If you are a master’s surfski paddler, and complete 3 races under that category you will qualify for awards). You must stick with the same age category that you choose - if you race open in one race and masters in another, they will be scored separately and your points will not accumulate.
All races start at 11:00 am. Entry fee for each race is $10 per paddler. Paddlers must have a life jacket on board or worn, and leashes are advised.
Jan 16th, Jericho, Race #1
January 16th - B.C. Canada Jericho OCC The Jericho Outrigger Canoe Club is pleased to host the first event in the 2010 race series.
Time: 11:00 AM start, men, women, mixed
Cost: $10:00 Cdn, $U.S. accepted at par
Course: To be determined on race day, depending on conditions. Distance: Approx. 10 KMs
Safety: Life jackets must be worn. Leashes recommended
CORA or PNWORCA membership required.
Jericho Sailing Centre Facilities will be accessible to racers, including showers. The Galley Restaurant may or may not be open, depending on the progress of their renovations.
Our address is 1300 Discovery Street, Vancouver BC. If you know your way into the city, then follow 4th Avenue West to North West Marine Drive. Turn right at the Vancouver Youth Hostel entrance. Proceed 300 meters to Discovery St. (Jericho Park West entrance) and turn right into the Jericho Sailing Centre Association parking lot.
Race: Lake Union Race, PNW-ORCA 2010 Winter Series OC-1/OC-2
Date: Saturday, January 30, 2010, Waterway #18, Lake Union, Seattle, WA
Race Description: All paddlers start together at concrete overlook at Gas Works Park, heading west to Ballard Locks, around a buoy and return past Gas Works Park, to finish line within Waterway #18. The course is approx 6.0 miles. This is the 2nd of 7 races in the Winter Series, with the first 5 place finishers in each division earning points for end of season awards.
Registration: This is a PNW-ORCA race, sanctioned by USAC/K and will follow their safety procedures. All participants must register, sign the waiver, and show proof of USAC/K or CORA membership. Non-USAC/K or CORA members must pay an additional $5 fee and complete the USAC/K one-time waiver in order to enter the race.
Facilities: There is one porta-john at the race site, with additional permanent restroom facilities ¼ mile away at Gas Works Park. There are no clothes changing facilities at the put-in/take-out area. Light refreshments and water will be provided.
Directions: Race registration is on the north end of Lake Union next to Dunato's Boat Yard,
2309 N. Northlake Way, about 1/4 mile east of Gas Works Park.
From I-5. Take Exit #169 (NE 45th St.), turn west on NE 45th and continue to Stone Way.
Turn Left on Stone Way and follow it south all the way to the bottom by Lake Union (through NE 34th St). The road will bend to the left and become N. Northlake Way. Follow N. Northlake Way east past Gasworks Park, and look for a tall line of poplar trees (if you see Dunato's Boatyard, you've gone too far). Please park on the north side of the street (back-in angle parking) and walk down to lake’s edge, where the canoes are beached.
Feb 13th, Sand Island Race #3 Mt. Home, Ptld
Sand Island Race, Mountain Home Canoe Club, Saturday, Feb 13, 2010
Columbia River, Portland, OR
This 7.8 mile moderate to difficult course around Sand Island
Hot food, lots of competition, prizes and plenty of ohana from Mountain Home Canoe Club.
Race entry cost $10 per paddler
Race Description: All paddlers start together from Broughton Beach east of 42nd Street Boat Ramp along Marine Drive, Portland, Oregon. Exact course will be determined by wind/tide conditions.
Race Schedule: 9:00 am Registration 10:15 am Safety & paddler's meeting. Note: All Paddlers must have a US Coast Guard Approved PFD either on their bodies or canoes to compete in the race. 11:00 am Race Start 1:00 pm Awards & Refreshments
Mountain Home Canoe Club – www.maunahale.com for race flier & waivers Contact Information: Race Director – 503-232-9929 – Bee DeVita sammcbee@ad.com
Driving Directions: Gleason Boat Ramp & Broughton Beach, NE 43rd Ave & Marine Drive, Portland, OR. Located adjacent to the western edge of the Portland Airport on Marine Drive are Broughton Beach and the Gleason Boat Ramp. From I5 take the Marine Drive East exit. Go past 33rd Ave and Salty’s Restaurant. The boat ramp will be on the left about a ¼ mile past 33rd.
Facilities: There is a $5 parking fee at the boat ramp (bring cash!); limited free parking available on Marine Drive. Honey Bucket at the race site. Showers are available at the MHCC clubhouse on Marine Drive & 33rd Ave, ¼ mile from the race site. Refreshments and water will be provided.
NOTE: Construction is ongoing of new boat ramp. Please follow directions for Parking as well as access to Beach from parking area at the Gleason Boat Ramp site.
This is a PNWORCA/CORA sanctioned race. All participants must register,
sign a PNWORCA/USACK waiver, and show proof of USACK/ CORA membership.
Non USACK/CORA members must pay an additional $10 fee and complete the
USACK Event Day Only Application Form.
Race #4 - Silverdale, WA Feb. 27th
Waterfront Park, Silverdale,
WA
Schedule & Facts
9:30 a.m. - Registration at the gazebo
10:15 a.m. – Safety and Paddlers’ Meeting
11:00 a.m. – Race Start with an approximately six mile
course.
$10 per person
All paddlers must have a signed waiver PNW-ORCA and
USACK Insurance.
Non-USACK members must pay an additional
$5 fee and complete the USACK one-time waiver in order to ente the race.Waivers
and Event-Only USACK forms will be available at the race site.
All canoes must be equipped with life vests
All events will be conducted following PNW-ORCA race
rules
Points awarded using the PNW-ORCA Winter Series
scoring system
Awards and lunch provided after the race.
Special Notes:
Each paddler needs to have adequate foot protection
Cradles or tires to protect canoes are necessary
Tides:
oLow 10:49 AM4.9 ft;
oHigh 3:44 PM11.9 ft
DO NOT use stakes to secure tents or canopies.
Also, All paddlers will be issued 2010 Set of Race Numbers which was partially sponsored by Yatch Fish Marine (Jono Saunders owner). Each paddler is asked to bring an extra $6 for these numbers. You will leave these numbers on your OC-1/2. Surfski, Kayak, SUP or any non-motorized watercraft you'll be racing for the rest of the 2010 year. These numbers are like the Hawaii Padlders use for their yearly races and they will not harm your vessel when taken off at the end of the year.
Driving Directions: From I-5 take the Hwy 16/Bremerton exit and head west to SR-3
From SR-3 take the NW Newberry Hill Road exit and turn east towards the water
Follow the road to the left as it turns into Silverdale Way NW
At the traffic light, turn right onto NW Byron Street. Go to the end of the cul-de-sac.
Race # 5, Portland, Kai Ikaika, March 13th
Hosted by: Kai Ikaika Paddling Club www.kaiikaika.org Willamette River, Portland, Oregon, USA
11am race start Fee: $10 registration/race fee per paddler. $5 additional fee for non-USACK.
Race Details
Parking: 1515 SE Water Avenue, Portland, OR 97214 Distance: Approx. 6.0 miles (10km) – one loop around Ross Island Boat launch: Portland Boathouse floating dock (assistance available)
Steve Workman cell 503-539-4699 steveworx@gmail.com John Tejada cell 503-329-4055 jdtejada@msn.com Mulu Tapasa cell 503-709-5235 mulutapasa@comcast.net
This is a PNWORCA/USACK Sanctioned Event and will follow USACK safety procedures. Paddlers must have: 1. Current USACK membership number or pay additional $5 event insurance 2. $10 entry fee per person 3. Signed PNWORCA & USACK waivers 4. PFD/Life jacket
Racecourse The course starts on the west side of the Willamette river at the River Place Marina and heads upriver to a boat dock buoy (Toe Island), around #2 red buoy by Willamette Park boat ramp, around #4 red buoy and then around Ross Island finishing at the Fire Dock on the east bank just north of the Hawthorne Bridge.
Race #6 - False Creek March 27th
Date: Saturday, March 27, 2009 Location: False Creek Outrigger Compound @ Burrard Marina, Vanier Park, Vancouver, BC Canada
Registration:
starting @ March 27th (race day) @ 9:30am. FCRCC compound @Burrard
Marina, Vanier Park Race Description: open to OC-1, OC-2 and Surfski. All paddlers will put in at Vanier Park and the race will start and finish off the dock at the Coast Guard station. The course is around the west shore of Stanley Park to the yellow QC marker off of Siwash rock then to a marker beyond Siwash Rock,towards Lions Gate Bridge returning to the start the same way. The distance is approximately 10km. You MUST have a Life Jacket. Facilities: Washrooms in the Park are open in the day. Entry Fees: $10.00 for each paddler (racers must have CORA membership, USACK membership or day waiver) Directions: Race registration @ FCRCC shed @ Burrard Marina. Directions from US Peace Arch Crossing. Drive North on Hwy 99 to Vancouver. North on hwy 99 to Oak Street. Turn left on to Broadway to Burrard. Turn right on Burrard(north to mountains). Turn left just before you go over the bridge then right on to Chestnut Street. The marina address is 1655 Whyte Ave. Turn right off Chestnut @ Whyte Street and the outrigger compound is on the right.
This is a PNWORCA/USACK sanctioned event and will follow USA Canoe & Kayak
safety procedures.
Must Have to Participate:
1. Current USACK membership number, or pay additional $5 event-only insurance fee/waiver
2. Signed PNWORCA & USACK waivers
3. PFD/Life jacket
Race course: The course begins in Pontiac Bay, directly in front of the Sail Sand Point Sailing Center, and goes east, around the northern tip of Magnuson Park. Once clear of the swimming platform, follow the shoreline southwest to the large green marker channel buoy between the SR520 floating bridge, and Union Bay. Turn counterclockwise around the channel marker, and return to SSP. The race will finish in the lagoon at the end of the Sail Sand Point pier.
Driving Directions:
North of Seattle: From I-5 South, take exit #175 for NE 145th St,
turn left onto NE 145th St, take a right on 15th Ave. NE,
take a left on NE 125th St,
NE 125th St. turns into Sand Point Way NE,
follow Sand Point Way NE to the Magnuson Park main entrance at NE 74th St. Park entrance will be on your left.
Once inside the main gateway take your IMMEDIATE left onto 62nd Ave. NE,
follow all the way to the Sail Sand Point Sailing Center.
South of Seattle: From I-5 North, take exit #168B for WA SR 520 - Bellevue/Kirkland,
take the Montlake Blvd. exit towards University of Washington,
turn left onto Montlake Blvd. E,
keeping to the right, follow Montlake Blvd. until it merges with NE 45th St,
follow NE 45th St. until it turns into Sand Point Way NE,
follow Sand Point Way NE to the Magnuson Park main entrance at NE 74th St. Park entrance will be on your right.
Once inside the main gateway take your IMMEDIATE left onto 62nd Ave. NE,
follow all the way to the Sail Sand Point Sailing Center.
