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6th Annual Maritime Ortoire River Race 2015

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There are 2 major races - the long course of 14-18Km for the experienced paddler and the short course of 6-7Km for the intermediate and beginner. (7Km is approximately from Williams Bay to and around Five Islands and back). At the close of early registration (10th October), actual course distances will be determined based on registered paddlers.

Registration fee before 10th October - $100 per adult (18+ years), $50 per youth (17- years); after 10th October - $130 and $70 respectively.
Boat rental fees: Surf skis/sit insides - $60, Sit-on-tops - $40. (Boats will be transported free of charge to the race site. Book early to ensure your choice of boat and transport.) You can email [email protected] for your registration form.

All participants will receive a T-shirt compliments of the Maritime Financial Group (hence early registration is requested so we can order same.)

Trophies will be awarded to 1st, 2nd and 3rd place winners of both races and medals and prizes compliments the Maritime Financial Group for various categories (including sea kayaks and sit-on-tops).

The winner of the long course will receive two tickets to Barbados, and the winner of the short course will receive two tickets to Tobago courtesy Superl Travel Service Ltd, 86 Duke Street, in Port of Spain.

Fun kayak events for the whole family start at 11:30am. Free to the general public. Small kayaks will be available for children.

See our rules and registration forms for more details.

As usual, the Ortoire Village Council will have BBQ, fish broth, corn soup and more on sale.

This event is hosted by the Trinidad Kayak Club and sanctioned by the Trinidad & Tobago Canoe/Kayak Federation. Our title and main sponsor is The Maritime Financial Group. Other sponsors include the Tourism Development Company Ltd (TDC), Superl Travel Service Ltd and Phoenix Park Gas Processors Ltd (PPGPL)

Directions: Along the Manzanilla stretch, look out for marker 79.5km (just after the vendor huts), pass Cascadoux Tr on your right. Ortoire Bridge is just after 81.5km. Immediately after the bridge, make a left on Pt. Radix Rd, and very shortly after, make another left... this will take you to the Admin area for registration.

Location

  • Ortoire River
    Manzanilla Mayaro Road, Ortoire Village, Manzanill...
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