- 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 men’s and women’s event. Doesn’t matter if a team is Open or Masters or Sr. Master, overall fastest time takes the cash.

Short Course – This race circumnavigates Keats Island. This is a mixed event (max 3 men) w/ Junior, Open and 55+ categories. Race time is approximately 70 minutes on a 8.7 mile/14 km course. This race runs first thing Saturday morning. Water conditions in the early morning are usually calm and the race course is a favorite for any team wishing a shorter alternative to the iron course. Junior teams who have paddled this course in prior years have registered times within our estimate, and stand very well amongst our field of competitors. However, if the Junior coaches from all participating teams wish for a modified/shorter race course, a request must be addressed to the Race director one month prior to the race day.

0C-6 Sprints – 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's 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) with categories for Junior and Open teams. Start time for this event will depend on the number of teams participating. Check for actual start time at the Kinsman Hall on Saturday night at Dougall Park.

Click here for race course maps, here for registration, or here for schedule of events.

Gibsons Challenge Race: all day Saturday, 1000m sprints on a 250m course. This event is organized and run by the Gibsons Paddle Club. The Challenge Race is for all members of the Sunshine Coast Community and any interested teams from abroad. Training for this race starts May 31 2007, 6 weeks prior to the Howe Sound race weekend. Teams are sponsored by local businesses and the winning team will have an opportunity to make a cash donation to the charity of their choice. Please contact Kim Tourat aquaaurora@dccnet.com for information and registration. OC-4s are provided for the race. Click here for race course map.

President race: a favorite with the crowds in honor of the Gibsons paddle club president. This race will run on the same course as the Gibsons Challenge race at 3 Pm on Saturday. It is open to paddlers and non-paddlers. Register at the Gibsons Government Dock on Saturday during the day.