Short Description
This 15 km - 1 portages flat-water race follows the path of the Soulanges Canal
in the municipality of Les Cèdres. Directions to start AND finish
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 Categories
C2 Marathon Canoe (Pro Boat)
C2 Stock Canoe
C1 Marathon Canoe (Pro Boat)
K1
(ICF & Marathon)
K2
C4
Guideboat
Touring Kayak
OC-1
Others For more details Click here
SOULANGES CANAL RACE
ONLY ONE EASY PORTAGE!
Race Description First Start will be at 10:00 am.
This year the race is in a form of an "8" and contains only one portage. The start is west of Saint-Féréol road in Les Cèdres municipality. Participants will paddle west and do a U-turn before Saint-Dominique road back torwards the start line. The short portage will be across the Saint-Féréol road followed by a 5km loop.
The finish is then on the east side of Saint-Féréol road.
Note that no docks will be available at start and finish but clear and easely accessible drop zone will be set up for participants. The Pre-Race Meeting will be held 30 min before the start.
Pre-registration information Pre-registration are welcome by mail only.
Please send your registration form and your registration fee before to:
MARACING
10 de l'Église
Pointe-Claire, Qc
H9S 5J2 Pre-Registration: 20$ per paddler (payable by check or cash before June 15th) *Pre-registration are non-refundable
Race day information
Race day registration from 8:00 to 10:00 AM in the park next to the start line.
First 30 participants get a free gift.
First start at 10:00 AM Race day registration: 30$ per paddler (payable the day of the event)
Post race shuttle NOT needed (start and finish are at the same place).
Join us after the race for the post race meal and awards.
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 sign a release of liability form at registration.
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.
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.
