EVENT Hosted by the Wrightsville Beach Outrigger Canoe Club (WBOCC), the East Coast Championship takes place in the scenic coastal town of Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina. This premier event draws top paddlers from across the COUNTRY while welcoming athletes of all skill levels. Whether you're racing to win or paddling for the experience, this championship offers a fun, challenging, and unforgettable weekend on the water. WHERE Across from the Trailbord Surf & Hotel 275 Waynick Blvd Wrightsville Beach, NC 28480 WHEN Join us for a weekend of competitive paddling. Saturday, October 3, 2026 – OC6 Races Sunday, October 4, 2026 – Small Craft Races (OC1, OC2, SURFSKI and V1) DISTANCES - The Graveyard Course (approximately 14 miles) - 3 Islands Course (approximately 9 miles)
14 Miles - Women - OC6 Unlimited: Hammer Legend 2026 Race Shirt
14 Miles - Men - OC6 Unlimited: Hammer Legend 2026 Race Shirt
9 Miles - Women - OC6 Unlimited/Stock: Hammer Legend 2026 Race Shirt
9 Miles - Men - OC6 Unlimited/Stock: Hammer Legend 2026 Race Shirt
9 Miles - Mixed - OC6 Unlimited/Stock: Hammer Legend 2026 Race Shirt
14 Miles - Men - OC1: Hammer Legend 2026 Race Shirt
14 Miles - Men - OC2: Hammer Legend 2026 Race Shirt
14 Miles - Men - V1: Hammer Legend 2026 Race Shirt
14 Miles - Men - SurfSki: Hammer Legend 2026 Race Shirt
14 Miles - Women - OC1: Hammer Legend 2026 Race Shirt
14 Miles - Women - OC2: Hammer Legend 2026 Race Shirt
14 Miles - Women - V1: Hammer Legend 2026 Race Shirt
14 Miles - Women - SurfSki: Hammer Legend 2026 Race Shirt
14 Miles - Mixed - OC2: Hammer Legend 2026 Race Shirt
| Distance | Price | Opens | Closes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Miles - Women - OC6 Unlimited | $400.00 | Jul 18 | Jul 31 |
| $475.00 | Aug 1 | Sep 15 | |
| $525.00 | Sep 16 | Oct 3 | |
| 14 Miles - Men - OC6 Unlimited | $400.00 | Jul 18 | Jul 31 |
| $475.00 | Aug 1 | Sep 15 | |
| $525.00 | Sep 16 | Oct 3 | |
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9 Miles - Men - OC1: Hammer Legend 2026 Race Shirt
9 Miles - Men - OC2: Hammer Legend 2026 Race Shirt
9 Miles - Men - V1: Hammer Legend 2026 Race Shirt
9 Miles - Men - SurfSki: Hammer Legend 2026 Race Shirt
9 Miles - Women - OC1: Hammer Legend 2026 Race Shirt
9 Miles - Women - OC2: Hammer Legend 2026 Race Shirt
9 Miles - Women - V1: Hammer Legend 2026 Race Shirt
9 Miles - Women - SurfSki: Hammer Legend 2026 Race Shirt
9 Miles - Mixed - OC2: Hammer Legend 2026 Race Shirt
| 9 Miles - Women - OC6 Unlimited/Stock |
| $400.00 |
| Jul 18 |
| Jul 31 |
| $475.00 | Aug 1 | Sep 15 |
| $525.00 | Sep 16 | Oct 3 |
| 9 Miles - Men - OC6 Unlimited/Stock | $400.00 | Jul 18 | Jul 31 |
| $475.00 | Aug 1 | Sep 15 |
| $525.00 | Sep 16 | Oct 3 |
| 9 Miles - Mixed - OC6 Unlimited/Stock | $400.00 | Jul 18 | Jul 31 |
| $475.00 | Aug 1 | Sep 15 |
| $525.00 | Sep 16 | Oct 3 |
| 14 Miles - Men - OC1 | $75.00 | Jul 18 | Jul 31 |
| $95.00 | Aug 1 | Sep 15 |
| $115.00 | Sep 16 | Oct 4 |
| 14 Miles - Men - OC2 | $120.00 | Jul 18 | Jul 31 |
| $140.00 | Aug 1 | Sep 15 |
| $160.00 | Sep 16 | Oct 4 |
| 14 Miles - Men - V1 | $75.00 | Jul 18 | Jul 31 |
| $95.00 | Aug 1 | Sep 15 |
| $115.00 | Sep 16 | Oct 4 |
| 14 Miles - Men - SurfSki | $75.00 | Jul 18 | Jul 31 |
| $95.00 | Aug 1 | Sep 15 |
| $115.00 | Sep 16 | Oct 4 |
| 14 Miles - Women - OC1 | $75.00 | Jul 18 | Jul 31 |
| $95.00 | Aug 1 | Sep 15 |
| $115.00 | Sep 16 | Oct 4 |
| 14 Miles - Women - OC2 | $120.00 | Jul 18 | Jul 31 |
| $140.00 | Aug 1 | Sep 15 |
| $160.00 | Sep 16 | Oct 4 |
| 14 Miles - Women - V1 | $75.00 | Jul 18 | Jul 31 |
| $95.00 | Aug 1 | Sep 15 |
| $115.00 | Sep 16 | Oct 4 |
| 14 Miles - Women - SurfSki | $75.00 | Jul 18 | Jul 31 |
| $95.00 | Aug 1 | Sep 15 |
| $115.00 | Sep 16 | Oct 4 |
| 14 Miles - Mixed - OC2 | $120.00 | Jul 18 | Jul 31 |
| $140.00 | Aug 1 | Sep 15 |
| $160.00 | Sep 16 | Oct 4 |
| 9 Miles - Men - OC1 | $75.00 | Jul 18 | Jul 31 |
| $95.00 | Aug 1 | Sep 15 |
| $115.00 | Sep 16 | Oct 4 |
| 9 Miles - Men - OC2 | $120.00 | Jul 18 | Jul 31 |
| $140.00 | Aug 1 | Sep 15 |
| $160.00 | Sep 16 | Oct 4 |
| 9 Miles - Men - V1 | $75.00 | Jul 18 | Jul 31 |
| $95.00 | Aug 1 | Sep 15 |
| $115.00 | Sep 16 | Oct 4 |
| 9 Miles - Men - SurfSki | $75.00 | Jul 18 | Jul 31 |
| $95.00 | Aug 1 | Sep 15 |
| $115.00 | Sep 16 | Oct 4 |
| 9 Miles - Women - OC1 | $75.00 | Jul 18 | Jul 31 |
| $95.00 | Aug 1 | Sep 15 |
| $115.00 | Sep 16 | Oct 4 |
| 9 Miles - Women - OC2 | $120.00 | Jul 18 | Jul 31 |
| $140.00 | Aug 1 | Sep 15 |
| $160.00 | Sep 16 | Oct 4 |
| 9 Miles - Women - V1 | $75.00 | Jul 18 | Jul 31 |
| $95.00 | Aug 1 | Sep 15 |
| $115.00 | Sep 16 | Oct 4 |
| 9 Miles - Women - SurfSki | $75.00 | Jul 18 | Jul 31 |
| $95.00 | Aug 1 | Sep 15 |
| $115.00 | Sep 16 | Oct 4 |
| 9 Miles - Mixed - OC2 | $120.00 | Jul 18 | Jul 31 |
| $140.00 | Aug 1 | Sep 15 |
| $160.00 | Sep 16 | Oct 4 |