2026 Lotus IceBreaker V12 Race
Work off holiday calories and begin your 2026 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!
Race Date: Saturday, January 31, 2026
Registration, Race Package, Waivers:
Race Package
Race Registration Form (save form to your computer, fill out, then email to IceBreakerReg@LotusSports.com)
Adult Waiver
Junior Informed Consent
Race Fees: $264 per team ($132 per team for junior teams)
Race fee is paid on-line via the link at the bottom of this webpage (no fees will be accepted at registration).
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. Please note that a All heats are full. THANK YOU!
Heat 1 – 9:15am FULL
Heat 2 – 10:00am FULL
Heat 3 – 10:45am FULL
Heat 4 – 11:30am FULL
Heat 5 – 12:15pm FULL
Heat 6 – 1:00pm (Competitive Open Mixed) FULL
Heat 7 – 1:45pm (Competitive Open Mixed) FULL
Heat 8 – 2:30pm FULL
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. PFDs are available to borrow. Please bring your own paddle – a limited number of paddles can be made available on request when registering.
Lotus Infectious Disease Prevention Protocols:
Lotus’ Safety Plan includes some measures which exceed the recommendations from public health out of an abundance of caution to protect paddlers and volunteers.
1) Competitors and organizers must self-assess for COVID-19 symptoms before arriving on site. Those people who are unwell are required to stay home.
2) Please ask your paddlers to arrive ready to race. Bags can be stored in designated areas within the boat storage area; please do not store bags and paddling gear inside the changerooms.
3) Hand sanitizer and anti-bacterial wipes and sprays are located in many areas of the clubhouse.
4) There are indoor changerooms and washrooms. A Jiffy John will be available in the outdoor compound.
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. The Lotus Sports Club is committed to keeping the health and safety of members and guests as the top priority and extra precautions will be in place to limit the community spread of contagious disease. Water dispensers will also 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. This year, Lotus is supporting the Burnaby Food Bank but if teams wish to support another charity, please indicate this on the registration form. For each Ice Breaker Race award winning team, a donation on the team’s behalf will be made to the charitable organization. These gifts to others are indicative of the culture and values inherent in the sport of outrigger canoe racing and the Aloha spirit. In addition, team photos will be taken before and during the race; electronic versions of the photos will be emailed to contacts of the winning teams so they can be shared with the rest of the team.
Safety: The Lotus Sports Club strives to ensure the safety of all paddlers at Lotus races. Officials are in contact with the Harbour Master and will abide by guidelines of CORA, the Canadian Coast Guard, and Transport Canada. Please follow the instructions of the race officials.
Race Registrars: Tara and Steve (IceBreakerReg@LotusSports.com)
Race Director: Tony (IceBreaker@LotusSports.com)
Fee Payment: (this is not the team’s registration)