What are the major internationally recognized distance races?
These are growing in number around the Pacific. But the more established distance races include: AUSTRALIA: The Hamilton Cup in June of each year, established 1983 and held over 4 days combining sprint races for six and solo canoes, culminating in a 42km marathon race offering prize money of AD$6000 for the first crews in open and master divisions, male and female. CALIFORNIA: The Catalina Island Race held in September, established 1959 and held over 2 days. Women race 27 miles from Newport Beach to Avalon on the island of Catalina and the men race back the following day over 31 miles.
