Saturday, May 30, 2026
📍 Cascades Club, Gatineau River, Chelsea QC
⌵
Marathon
〰️
Paddleboard
〰️
Outrigger
〰️
Sprint
〰️
Recreational
Marathon 〰️ Paddleboard 〰️ Outrigger 〰️ Sprint 〰️ Recreational
Coupe Cascades Cup
Saturday, May 30th, 2026
📍 Cascades Club Waterfront, Gatineau River
$25 per person / Cap: 100 boats
Marathon
〰️
Paddleboard
〰️
Outrigger
〰️
Sprint
〰️
Recreational
Marathon 〰️ Paddleboard 〰️ Outrigger 〰️ Sprint 〰️ Recreational
A Day on the Water — For Everyone
About the Event
Welcome to the Coupe Cascades Cup — a fun, welcoming paddling event designed to bring the community together on one of the most beautiful stretches of river in the region.
Whether you're racing, cruising, or just here for the vibes, this day is all about:
Getting out on the water
Connecting with the paddling community
Enjoying a relaxed, social atmosphere
Celebrating the Cascades Club waterfront
More Info
-
9:00 AM – Club & waterfront open
11:00 AM – Race start
1:00 PM – BBQ + social at the Clubhouse
-
Start + Finish: Cascades Club Dock
Post-race activities: Cascades Clubhouse
-
Choose your distance and style — competitive or casual!
Recreational Paddle (5KM)
South loop around Banana Island
Perfect for beginners or relaxed paddlers
Sprint (10KM)
Two laps of the south loop
Great for speed and short-distance racers
Paddleboard / Outrigger (10KM)
South loop + North loop
Open to SUP and outrigger paddlers
Marathon (15KM)
South loop → North loop → South loop
For endurance paddlers
-
All courses start and finish at the Cascades dock:
Yellow - South Loop (5KM): Around Banana Island (avoiding rocks)
Red - North Loop (5KM): Up to Farm Point and back
Simple, scenic, and easy to follow.
-
Don’t have a boat? No problem.
We’ll have limited boat loan options available for:
Marathon paddlers
Outrigger
Paddleboard
Details provided after registration (first come, first served).
-
Celebrate your paddle with:
BBQ food & drinks
Cascades Club merchandise
Community hangout by the water
Bring your friends, family, and teammates — this is just as much a social event as it is a race.
-
Want to get involved off the water?
We’re looking for volunteers to help with:
Setup & registration
On-water support
BBQ & social
Reach out to join the team!
-
This event is about more than racing:
Showcase the Cascades Club waterfront
Grow and connect the local paddling community
Build our volunteer network
Create a fun, accessible annual tradition
-
Clearly marked course routes
Water safety considerations in place
All participants must follow basic paddling safety practices
Fun is mandatory. Safety is non-negotiable.
Join Us on the River
The Coupe Cascades Cup is your chance to kick off the season with an unforgettable day on the Gatineau River.
Spots are limited — don’t wait.