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Future events will extend to the sea over the next three years!
2026
July 18-19: Nayoro, Bifuka, Otoineppu
2027
July 17-18: Otoineppu, Nakagawa, Horonobe
2028
July 15-16: Horonobe, Teshio
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\nThe 33nd Hokkaido Heritage Teshio River Canoe Touring Event 2026\n<\/pre>\n\n\n\n

Down the Tessie Opex 2026 Draft Event Guidelines *Abbreviation: Down the Tessie (and the 23nd Hokkaido Canoe Touring Event)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u25a0 Purpose of the event<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Teshio River, a Hokkaido Heritage Site, boasts the longest section in Japan at 157 km (\u2252100 miles) where you can go non-stop down the river without man-made structures. The Teshio River, a Hokkaido Heritage Site, boasts 157 km (\u2248100 miles) of non-stop river rafting with no man-made structures, and the event has become a representative event of Hokkaido, offering the thrill, charm, and excitement of canoe touring, as well as promoting the lifetime enjoyment of water sports both within Hokkaido and beyond. The Teshio River was selected as a Hokkaido Heritage Site in October 2004, and the event provides an opportunity to come into contact with the great nature of the Teshio River, rediscover the river scenery and the wonderful charms that exist in the municipalities along the river’s course, and raise interest in environmental preservation. The purpose of the event is to promote regional development in the Teshio River watershed area through exchanges among participants, staff, and local residents.
Down the Tessi, a non-profit organization
\u25a0Co-Organizers Hokkaido Shimbun, Hokkaido Canoe Association, Hokkaido Canadian Canoe Club
\u25a0Management Down the Tessi Opet Executive Committee (abbreviated as \u201cDown the Tessi Executive Committee\u201d)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u25a0When & Where July\u300018 and19, 2026 Rain or shine Teshio River <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u3000Day 1: Nayoro City\u3000Nayoro Ohashi Bridge to Bifuka Island Canoe Port in Bifuka Town\uff0834\u339e\uff09<\/p>\n\n\n\n
44.362233760967136, 142.4427332790874\u3000\uff5e\u300044.556904573783434, 142.33002949538198
\u3000Day 2: Bifuka Island Canoe Portin Bifuka Town to Nakajima River Station in Otoineppu Village\uff09\uff0825\u339e\uff09<\/p>\n\n\n\n
44.556904573783434, 142.33002949538198\u3000\uff5e\u300044.721556180715844, 142.2631145158922<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u25a0Rowing distance 59 km 
\u25a0Level Beginner\/Intermediate (with wind and waves)
\u25a0Number of participants 100 competitors and 200 boats
\u25a0Requirements Elementary school students and above. However, minors must be accompanied by an experienced parent or guardian.
\u3000\u3000\u3000\u3000\u3000\u3000\u3000Registered members of NPO Down the Tessi (those who have not yet registered can register at the same time as application)
\u25a0Participation fee: \u25cb General \u00a5Undecided (will be decided in May)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
 \u25cb University students \u00a5Undecided (will be decided in May)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
 \u25cb High school students and younger \u00a5Undecided (will be decided in May)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

*Hokkaido Canoe Association and Hokkaido Canadian Canoe Club registered members will receive a \u00a52,000 discount!
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*Registration fee Undecided (will be decided in May)  yen <\/p>\n\n\n\n
(NPO aid membership fee 2,000 yen, bib, daily printing and signage, awards, and co-participation *Insurance 1,000 yen<\/p>\n\n\n\n
*Lunch Undecided (will be decided in May) yen (on 18,19, lunch ) <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Dinner on 18 and morning town on 19 are prepared by each participant.
Charter bus Charter bus ( Undecided\u3000will be decided in May)   per person\u00d72) will be arranged to transport participants from the finish line to the start line before the start on July18.19
Application period: , June 2 ~30
\u25a0Secretariat: NPO Down the Tessi,<\/p>\n\n\n\n
 1-56, Higashi 7-jo-minami, Nayori-shi, Hokkaido, 096-0007, Japan E\u30e1\u30fc\u30eb:canoe@teshiogawa.net<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Night time holidays: 080-1877-4760 https:\/\/teshiogawa.net\/<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Executive Committee Headquarters Executive Committee Secretariat: Naokutu Tabata, Bifuka Town Hall <\/p>\n\n\n\n
TEL01656-2-1611(Representative) FAX01656-2-1626
\u25a0Recruiting Methods: A registration form will be prepared and distributed to participants via Hokkaido Shimbun, canoe clubs and canoe stores, as well as on our website and by direct mail. Please apply using the prescribed application form.
In principle, participants will stay overnight at a camp. The designated campsite is\u3000 Bifuka Island Campground in Bifuka Town. The campsite for the second night is also in the same campsite.\u3000https:\/\/www-bifukaonsen-com.translate.goog\/bifuka_island\/?_x_tr_sl=ja&_x_tr_tl=en&_x_tr_hl=ja<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you wish to stay at Ryujo or other campsites, please make your own reservations and other arrangements. There will be no welcome dinner for the whole group, so please prepare dinner by your team.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u25a0Level beginner and novice canoeing workshops are scheduled for Sunday, May 24 and Sunday, June 21<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Applications for the 2026 competition will open on June 1.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The following data is a sample and will be newly updated for the start of recruitment. Please do not use them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Please note that at the time of application in June (since the pledge and consent forms require your signature and seal), email attachments and faxes of copies of the application are not acceptable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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