SATURDAY
AUG-6th-2011

Short Description
2 distances are offered to you at this race.

The 25 km - NO portages flat-water race starts in the heart of the city of Ormstown and follows the path of the Châteauguay River to the city of Sainte-Martine.

Or

The 16 Km - NO portages flat-water race starts at Allen's Corner in the city of Très-Saint-Sacrement and follows the path of the Châteauguay River to the city of Sainte-Martine.

Directions to starts
Click on the link below, it will bring you to google maps. Note that the destination point points where the start of the event will be.

Click here for driving directions to start of race (25 Km)
GPS : 85 Chemin de la Rivière Châteauguay, Ormstown, Qc, Canada

Click here for driving directions to start of race (16km)
GPS : 2371 Chemin de la Rivière Châteauguay, Howick, Qc, J0S 1G0

Directions to finish line
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

Archived Pictures
Pictures from 2010

2nd ANNUAL CHÂTEAUGUAY RIVER CANOE RACE

Race Description
25 km First Start will be at 10:00 am.
16 km First Start will be at 10:30 am.

Race day information tent and boat number pick-up for the 25 km and 16 km from 8:30 to 9:30 AM in the park next to the 25 Km start line.

Paddlers will go north-east and down-current on the river. This races has no portages. The start of the 25 Km race will be held in the heart of Ormstown, Qc and the start of the 16 Km race will be held at Allen's Corner in the city of Très-Saint-Sacrement.

The finish line will be on the River south of the municipality of Sainte-Martine, Qc.

Paddlers will pass in front of the finish line and continue downstream 1km to then turn around the marker and finish the race.

Easy access to the river will be avilable to paddler from start to finish.

The Pre-Race Meeting for both the 25km and 16km race will be held at 9h30 min in the park next to the start of the 25Km race.

Online registration information (prior to Aug 1st)
We only accept Online Registration for this Race.
No other form of registration will be accepted
No Last minute registration on race day.
* We require a minimum of 20 registered paddlers to host an event.
** In the unlikely case of the minimum paddlers number requirement not beeing met, we would refund online registered paddlers (minus a 5$ administration fee). We would then post the race cancellation on the web site and notify you by e-mail.

Junior: (19 years old and under)
12$ per paddler for Juniors

Senior: (20 years old and older)
25$ per single boat
40$ per boat for double occupancy boat
80$ per boat for C4
*Online registration are only refundable when minimum paddlers is not beeing met.

Race day information
For both races 25km and 16km, you must pick-up your number at the information tent between 8:30 and 9:30 AM in the park next to the 25 Km start line.
Click here for driving directions to race day information tent.


The Pre-Race Meeting will be held at 9h30 min in the park next to the start of the 25Km race.

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.

Post race shuttle will be available uppon request on the online registration form.
If you are planning to use the shuttle you may place some change of clothes in the shuttle following the pre-race meeting.

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.