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SUP Challenge Ottawa River Race-Urban Ocean SUP

Fun, Friendly, Community 

SUP Racing

Our races are designed to be simple yet challenging for all any level of paddler.

Technical Course Race  

​ The ultimate test of skill, endurance, and strategy with a course designed with 3 or more turns and a beach start and/ or finish when locations permit. 

5-6KM Raceboards and Recreational Enthusiasts 

2.5-3KM Recreational Novice & Social Paddlers 

Next event:  SEAWAY Canal 

Cardinal, Ontario on the canal side

August 31st, 2025 1:00pm start.

12:30pm Racers meeting.

Register Here BYOB 

Register Here if your need to rent equipment

​*Price increases on August 15th

Seaway Canal course map will be online 1 week prior.

  It is a water start and finish.

Sprint Race

4 racers compete head to head over a 200 M straight line course with the top 2 advancing to the next round.

Distance & Downwind Races

6KM or more. ​ Mass start.

 Turn and Return format or Point to Point 

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Paddle League

Join Paddlers of ALL abilities for our weekly course designed to be fun for all levels.

 

This Friday Night event is a great opportunity to meet other local  paddlers, socialize and test your skills in a SUPportive race environment. 

 

Bring your own beverage and stay after for a shore social!  

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SUP Challenge Ottawa River Race by Urban Ocean SUP

Thinking about SUP racing want to learn some advanced race skills? 
Race Ready is for you!  
Want to put your technique to the test or increase your fitness and skill level? 
Our weekly Group Training Program SUP Performance is the place to be. 

 4-15KM  Local-ish SUP races to travel to

                          Click the date for event info

 July 5th - Great Lakes Paddle Games 

July 20th Ogdensburg, NY

July 26-27 SUP Nation triple event

July 27th Great Lakes Paddle Games, Kincardine 

August 2 Burlington, Vermont​ *TBC

August 8 & 10 Side Launch,  Collingwood 

August 9th Upper Ottawa River Race, Petawawa

August 10th SUP Nation Swim & Paddle

August 23rd - Bracebridge Championships

August 24th SUP Nation Technical 

September 14 SUP Nation 10KM

September 20th Chateauguay, Quebec

 Canada’s Long Distance SUP Races 

June 14th 64km Mattawa River

 June 25-28th 715km Yukon Quest

August 9th 90km K20

September 12-14th 90km Muskoka River X  

September 20-21 100km Red River Paddle Challenge

 

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