The 2016 International Howe Sound Outrigger Race is this weekend, Aug. 13 to 14 in Gibsons.
The short course circumnavigates Keats Island. This is a mixed event (max three paddlers) with Junior, Open and 50+ categories. Race time is approximately 70 minutes on a 14 km course. This race runs at 7 a.m. on Saturday. Water conditions in the early morning are usually calm and the course is a favourite for any team wishing a shorter alternative to the iron course.
The long course – approx. 23 km – starts at Amours Beach in Gibsons. The Women and Open Mixed start at 10:30 a.m. and the Men and Master Mixed start at 1:30 p.m. The race finishes at Gibsons Wharf.
The course may be altered or cancelled due to unsafe paddling/weather conditions at any point before and during the event.
Visit www.clippercanoes.com/outrigger for more info.
