The 2026 Pan American Canoe Ocean Racing Continental Championships is likely to be held in Fortaleza, Ceara, Brazil, home of the annual MolokaBRA Downwind Festival, from Friday September 18th through Sunday September 27th.
COPAC has not yet posted their first informational bulletin for the competition, so in the meantime here is the 2025 bulletin for you to review:
As a member of the ICF’s global network of 172 national federations, the ACA facilitates opportunities for paddlers to compete in high-caliber ocean racing events across the world via the USA Canoe Ocean Racing (COR) National Team.
While some paddlesports disciplines are required to select team members, ocean racing is different -- the rule is the more the merrier! Please head over to the USA COR National Team page for more information on how to participate in international competitions.
Looking further ahead for Continentals? COPAC has not yet announced the venue for the 2027 Pan American Canoe Ocean Racing Continental Championships, however the ACA Ocean Racing Committee is keeping a close eye on them! Consider joining the ACA as a competition member to receive updates on this topic as well as a whole lot more!
Surfski Paddlers: If you're interested in attending Pan Ams, please let us know as soon as possible!
Race Organizers: If you're interested in hosting Pan Ams, first of all, WOW and THANK YOU, and please let us know as soon as possible!