2026 Lotus IceBreaker V12 Race

Work off holiday calories and begin your paddling year with the Lotus IceBreaker V12 Race! This fun race takes place in beautiful…but icy…Indian Arm; it’s called the IceBreaker for a reason!

Registration opens on Monday, December 15 – please check this website on that date for registration information, fee payment link, and forms. Thank you for your patience!

Race Date: Saturday, January 31, 2026

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 on-line.

Divisions: Men, Women, Mixed (minimum 6 females per team)

Categories: Junior, Novice, Open, Masters 40+, Masters 50+, Masters 60+, Masters 70+

Schedule: Each team needs to check in at the registration desk before racing; completed and signed waivers to be handed in to the registration desk before the race. Steersperson’s meeting will take place 30 minutes before each heat.

Heat Assignment: Teams who register early enough will be able to request a specific heat on a first come, first served basis if spots are still available. The number of entries will be limited – in previous years, all heats filled, and registration closed long before the pre-registration deadline. Race fee payment at time of registration is required to keep your spot. This year, the 1:00pm and 1:45pm heats have been set aside for teams who would like to be in the most Competitive Open Mixed heats.

     Heat 1 – 9:15am   
     Heat 2 – 10:00am   
     Heat 3 – 10:45am   
     Heat 4 – 11:30am   
     Heat 5 – 12:15pm   
     Heat 6 – 1:00pm (Competitive Open Mixed)   
     Heat 7 – 1:45pm (Competitive Open Mixed)   

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 (IceBreakerReg@LotusSports.com)

Race Director: Tony