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2026 Duel in the Desert
Additional Details
Event Region - Penticton
Description
SATURDAY, MAY 168:00 am: Registration OPEN8:30 am: Short Course Race Meeting9:00 am: Short Course Race Start10:00 am: Womens/Mixed (Masters) Race Course Meeting10:30 am: Womens/Mixed (Masters) Race Start (approx)10:45 am: Short Course Awards12:00 pm: Mens/Mixed (Open) Race Course Meeting12:30 pm: Mens/Mixed (Open) OC-6 Race Start (approx)2:30 pm Food*3:00 pm: Womens, Mens & Mixed Awards at Skaha Beach Park REGISTRATION DEADLINE FOR SMALL BOATS IS FRIDAY, MAY 15! SUNDAY, MAY 178:30 am: Registration OPEN9:30 am: Race Course Meeting10:00 am: Race Start (approx)11:30 am: Awards Big Boat Race Course TBD on wind/weather. Starts and finishes at Skaha Park East. Distance of Short course – approximately 8 km. Long course approximately 15 km.Small Boat Course to be determined – distance approximately 10 km. * Please advise us of the number of vegetarian, vegan or GF meals required in advance.
Organizer
Penticton Paddle Sports Association
The Penticton Paddle Sports Association (PPSA) is a non-profit organization based at the Skaha Lake boathouse, offering dragon boat and outrigger canoe programs for all ages and skill levels. Formed in 2023, it provides recreational and competitive training, coaching clinics, and hosts major events like the Penticton Dragon Boat Festival and Duel in the Desert.
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