ORCC athletes competing in Ottawa in K2

Regatta Info Page

Regatta's are definetly a highlight of paddling over the summer...but they can be a source of confusion and anxiety for parents. See the posts below for a full run down of this year's regatta and the key details you need to know.

Regatta Info Sheets

July 11: EOD U10 & U12 Regatta (UPDATED FOR 2026)

Location: Gananoque (GCC)

2026 Race Draw

2026 Athlete Race Cards

Who races:

  • Paddlers under the age of 12 as of Jan 1 of this year.

Time:

  • 8:00 AM (est)
  • 1 Hour before athletes' first scheduled race (scheduled to start at 9:00 AM)
  • Generally done around 4:00 PM

What to Bring:

  • Athletes should have a full day of snacks and food
  • ORCC racing singlet
  • All equipment will be packed in the boat trailer on Friday

Parents Viewing Area:

  • There is a park on the other side of the race course where parents can sit and watch their athletes race.
  • Please do not stay in the athletes' area for extended periods of time as it is busy.
  • Athletes are able to safely cross to the parents' viewing side without crossing a road.

Site Map

  • Link to site map
  • Yellow Zone (A): Athletes Area
  • Blue Zone (P): Parents Area
  • Red Zone (R): Race Course
  • Green Line: path from athletes to parents area.

July 18: EOD U12 & U14 (UPDATED FOR 2026)

Location: Carleton Place Canoe Club

Important Links

Who races:

  • All athletes U14 and below

Time:

  • 1 Hour before athletes first scheduled race

What to Bring:

  • Athletes should have a full day of snacks and food
  • ORCC racing singlet
  • All equipment will be packed in the boat trailer on Friday
  • The regatta proceeds rain or shine so dress accordingly!

Parents Viewing Area:

  • The race course runs along a park. Parents are asked to stay away from the athletes zone which is towards the finish line and stay up river where other parent tents will be set up.
  • ORCC will have a large ORCC branded tent set-up in this zone that ORCC parents/spectators are welcome to view from. Bring your own chairs!
  • Please do not stay in the athletes area for extended periods of time as it is busy.

PARKING (2026 Construction)

  • There is extensive construction around the club so the typical parking situation is not available this year. That said, the majority of the near side roads permit parking during the day (unpaid).

Access downloadable Info Package

Questions?

Please reach out to the coach responsible for your athlete.