Lotus Icebreaker v12 Race
Double-hulled V12 | Course 5-6 km
Work off holiday calories and begin the new paddling year with the Lotus IceBreaker V12 Race! This fun race takes place in beautiful…but icy…Indian Arm; it’s called the Ice Breaker for a reason!
Yes, it’s scheduled!
Race Date: Saturday, January 31, 2027
Registration usually opens 5 to 6 weeks before race day — keep an eye out!
What participants have said about our races
Registration Open
Race Date: Saturday, January 31, 2027
Race Fees: $264 per team ($132 per team for junior teams)
All paddlers must have 2026 CORA membership; CORA membership will be checked ahead of time. 2026 CORA annual membership or single event is completed online.
Divisions: Men, Women, Mixed (minimum 6 females per team)
Categories: Junior, Novice, Open, Masters 40+, Masters 50+, Masters 60+, Masters 70+
Equipment: Double-hulled (V12) boats will be supplied. All individuals must wear on their person, while on the water, a full Personal Flotation Device (PFD); inflatable PFD’s are not approved for winter paddling at the Lotus Sports Club.
Concession: A concession will be set up this year (all proceeds go to the youth program). Soups, hot drinks, and baked goods will be available.
Awards: With much support and thanks from teams in previous Ice Breaker races, the Lotus Sports Club is continuing with charitable donations as race prizes.
Race Registrars: Tara and Steve
Race Director: Tony
Registration Deadline
Thursday, January 29, 2026
Registration Status
To register, please complete the following steps:
1. Read the full race package
2. Sign the registration forms and waivers
Save the forms to your computer, fill them out and email it to our race registrars.
Be sure to use CORA registered names.
Once your registration is received, Lotus will email your team contact with the heat time. If you don’t receive an email within 24 hours, please contact us.
3. Pay the race fee
Pay the race fee using the link below. (PayPal account is not needed.)
Race Recap
Race Date: Saturday, January 31, 2027
Congratulations to all the hardy paddlers who raced at the 2026 Lotus IceBreaker! It was a very soggy day but not a cold one…thankfully! The best part of the day was having a chance to get together with paddling friends. Such a fun start to the paddling year!
For teams who placed 1st, 2nd, and 3rd in their category in each heat, a donation on your team’s behalf will be made to a charitable organization. $1,920 will be donated to charities this year; these gifts to others are indicative of the culture and values inherent in the sport of outrigger canoe racing and the Aloha spirit. Thank you, everyone!
Our event is built on a foundation of outrigger Ohana and would not have been possible without canoes loaned by Fort Langley Canoe Club, our amazing club volunteers, and the racers who were a part of the event. We are grateful for your support! Special thanks to the teams who helped move canoes to the beach before the first heat and to the racers in the final heats, who were so gracious in helping us move boats from the beach. A special shout out to the teams who helped load canoes onto the trailer at the end of the day, you know who you are!! ☺️
The Lotus youth paddlers have asked us to pass on their appreciation to everyone who visited their concession – your donations will be put to good use to support their program.
We hope that you enjoyed today’s race as much as we did…and hope to see you all back in 2027!
Lotus Sports Club Race Committee
Race Results
Race Photos
A link to photos will be sent in a separate email as soon as they are ready.