Island Iron 2009

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June 13th, Island Iron OC-6, Race 3 of the 2009 CORA Cup OC6 series (18km)

June 14th, Island Iron Small Boats, Race 3 of the 2009 CORA Cup Small Boat Series

Updates

• June 15. Island Iron 2009 Teams and Results.

How to Register

Registration is $120.00 per team.
Registration and waivers (PDF): oc6 small boat.
You can also send an email with your team contact details and follow up with signed forms later.
info@cscanoeracingclub.ca
CORA (Canadian Outrigger Racing Association) has additional information about racing

Boats

We expect that many clubs will bring extra boats that will be available for some of the races. As yet we have no firm commitment on numbers. If the club is on the island they should plan to transport their own.

Fees depend on the club whose boat you borrow from. In the past boat borrowers have sometimes paid about $60.00 and other times not. Some clubs want help with loading and unloading and are happy with a half dozen beer. Other clubs let you know the charge up front. Because of the ferry costs for the off Island boats borrowing clubs should expect to help pay for the transportation.

Please email boats@cscanoeracingclub.ca if your team needs a boat, and we'll hook up you up directly with a club that has a boat available.

Points

Island Iron is a CORA sanctioned race. CORA points will be award as per CORA protocol assigned to teams in age groups and categories as indicated on entry forms.

Age Groups
• junior < 19 years
• open 19-34
• masters 35-44
• senior masters 45-54
• golden masters 55+ mens

Categories
• mens
• womens
• mixed

Awards for the race will be given as follows: if more than 3 in category, awards to 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place boats. 3 in category, awards to 1st and 2nd. 2 in category, award to 1st. Unfortunately, entries received after the registration deadline cannot be guaranteed awards.

Accommodations

• Shantz Haus Hostel. A boutique hostel in the heart of beautiful downtown Courtenay. It is run by a paddler and offers discounts for paddlers in this race. A team might consider booking the whole hostel. www.shantzhostel.com.
• Holiday Inn Express. Courtenay's newest hotel, just opened March 11, 2009. They are graciously providing some draw prizes at the race. www.hiexpress.com. Holiday Inn Express Comox Valley Iron Island Race room Rate $109.00 per night. Use booking code ORR. Please contact hotel, phone 1-788-225-0010.
• Cona Hostel. Clean, affordable accommodation for people visiting the valley. Conveniently located in downtown Courtenay. Private rooms and dorm beds available. www.theconahostel.com.
• Billeting. Some local paddlers will open their homes to other paddlers. Please send an email to info@cscanoeracingclub.ca.

Barbeque

BBQ will be available on Saturday and Sunday at a cost of $10 for salmon, salad etc. This is hosted by the sailing school and is a fundraiser for them. Their sponsor is Marine Harvest. They will have a table at registration to sell tickets for this.