On Saturday, March 18th, the race course consists of 10, 6-person outrigger canoes per heat x 4 circumnavigating Newcastle Island and Protection Island in a figure 8. Start and finish at Brechin Boat Launch.
On Sunday, March 19th, outrigger canoes and kayaks will be circumnavigating along the shores of Newcastle Island and Protection Island and away from motorized traffic. Safety boats will be deployed, and safety rules enforced. Racers will be accompanied by RCMSAR and 3 private vessels. The race will start and finish at Brechin Boat Launch. No interference with powered vessels is anticipated.
20-40 boats will be participating in the event.