LOXtreme – a 900 to 1,000 NM Race on Lake Ontario?

April 23, 2026

LOOR: Are you up for it?

Lake Ontario Offshore Racing is considering running a 900 to 1,000 NM race, the LOXtreme, for Single-handed, Double-handed and Fully Crewed boats. If you are an owner of a sailboat that could meet the Offshore Special Regulations (OSR) for Category 3 without a life raft and might be interested in such a race, please complete the Survey linked below.

More details are provided in the survey itself. The survey will close on May 15, 2026. Please send any inquires or comments to info@loor.ca.

Two possible options are presented for consideration in survey.

Option 1 is continuous, non-stop race would consist of three components:

1st – LO300, 2nd – LO600, 3rd – LOXtreme

At least the LOXtreme component would have a course different from the first component, the LO300.

Option 2 is a follow-on to the LO300 with one allowable stop in the remaining 600 to 700 NM.

Boats would need to meet and comply with eligibility entry requirements for the LO600.

CLICK FOR SURVEY

2026 LOOR Racing Season Registration is Now Open:

Get in early and Save with Early-Bird pricing, either through our website at www.loor.ca or directly through the racing portal at racing.loor.ca. 

Early-Bird pricing end on May 9th for both the Susan Hood Trophy Race and LOSH Races.

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