SUNDAY
MAY-15th-2011

Short Description

(NEW RACE LOCATION)
15 km - NO portages flat-water race starts in the heart of the city of HOWICK and follows the path of the ' Rivière des Anglais' to Sainte-Martine.

Directions to start
(NEW RACE LOCATION)

Google Maps: click here

GPS : Howick, QC, Canada

PARKING: Public parking avilable in the public parking and on the street.

RESTROOMS: Public restrooms will be avilable.


Directions to finish line
(NEW RACE LOCATION)

Google Maps: click here

GPS : 49 Rue Saint Joseph, Sainte-Martine, Qc, Canada

PARKING: Public parking is avilable on both side of Saint Joseph street.

RESTROOMS: Public restrooms are located in the park next to the finish line.

Boat Categories
C2 Marathon Canoe (Pro Boat)
C2 Pleasure Canoe (Stock)
C1 Marathon Canoe (Pro Boat)
K1 (ICF & Marathon)
K2
C4
Guideboat
Sea Kayak
OC-1
Surf Ski
For more details Click here

Archived Results
Results from 2010
Results from 2011

Archived Pictures
Pictures from 2010

2nd ANNUAL
CHAMBLY CANAL CANOE RACE***

PLEASE NOTE THAT THE LOCATION OF THE RACE HAS CHANGED DUE TO FLOODING ON THE CHAMBLY CANAL THE WEB SITE NOW REFLECTS THE NEW RACE LOCATION.

Race Description
First Start will be at 10:00 am.
Paddlers will paddle on the narrow river and this races has no portages. The start of the race will be held on the 'Rivière des Anglais' in the heart of Howick.

Heading south (upstream) for 2km you will do a U-Turn around a marker to head downstream.Even if you are not taking part in the race, it is useful to know where the competitors will be heading to, so that you can plan when to be at home playing on the PartyPoker site and when to hurry out to catch the excitement of the pladdling.
8km afther the start you will cross under the (Hwy 138) Bridge.
0.5km afther you get to the Chateauguay River (Stay Right downstream)
4km afther paddlers will pass in front of the finish line and continue downstream 1km to then turn around the marker and finish the race.

Very easy access to the water will be at the disposition of paddlers from start to finish. No docks will be available.

Registration information
We accept Online Registration for this Race.
Last minute registration on race day will be accepted.

Junior: (19 years old and under)
12$ per paddler for Juniors (online)
22$ per paddler for Juniors (race day)

Senior: (20 years old and older)
25$ per single boat
35$ per single boat (race day)
40$ per boat for double occupancy boat
50$ per boat for double occupancy boat (race day)
80$ per boat for C4
100$ per boat for C4 (race day)
*Online registration are not refundable.

Race day information
You must pick-up your number at the information/registration tent between 8:30 and 9:30 AM in the park next to the start line.
The Pre-Race Meeting will be held 20 min before the start of the race.

First Start 10:00 AM
We will do wave starts according to time and speed of paddlers.
Your wave number will be tagged on your boat number.

Boat number need to be taped on the left side of your boat.
Please bring back your boat numbers when the race is finished.

Racers are encouraged to have support personnel, or “pit crew” accompany them along the racecourse. Pit crew can carry belongings, and offer refreshments and encouragement throughout the race course.

No official post race shuttle will not be available.

Join us after the race for the post race meal and awards.
Sponsor gifts and prizes will be distributed at the award ceremony following the race.

For more information please contact us.

Security
You are ultimately responsible for yourself, think safety first, before, during and after the race.

• To take part in the race, every participant must register online prior to the race.
  
• Every racer must carry a Canadian Coast Guard approved life vest with them.
  Life vests must be accessible at all times. If race officials determine that conditions warrant it, all racers will be required to wear their life vests.
  
• There will be safety boats on the course and assistance will be available on portages.
  
• All portages will be clearly delimited. Please be cautious during portages.
• In the eventuality of a head to head at a turn or portage the rule is first come first serve.
  
• If you need to leave the race for any reason, please notify an official as soon as possible.
  
• If you have a cell phone and want to bring it along for safety purposes please do and mention it at the information tent.