The Vancouver Island A Stroke Ahead team's weekly practice.

HEAT WARNING: The timing for July 7 and 14 has been changed
to 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM to avoid the hottest part of the day. 

Subsequent summer sessions may also be run earlier.

Things to know for your session:

• Dress in comfortable "active wear" clothing, in a couple of layers based on the anticipated weather
• Bring a water bottle
• A hat and/or sunglasses are often nice to have, depending on weather
• There will be some water splashes, you may get a little wet - it's a water sport after all!
• If you have your own PFD (personal floatation device) or dragon boat paddle, please do bring them with you. Otherwise, we have plenty of club equipment to use. 

Any questions, please contact the Dragon boat director at dragonboat@vckc.ca

Meet up at 6:00 pm to warm up and get ready to paddle.

Hosted by the kayak group but open for anyone to attend. We'll have toast and coffee but please bring your own bacon and eggs and we'll get them all cooked up. Any other breakfast items are also welcome. 

Meet up at 6:00 pm to warm up and get ready to paddle.

Meet up at 6:00 pm to warm up and get ready to paddle.

All paddlers racing must attend.

Meet up at 6:00 pm to warm up and get ready to paddle.

All paddlers racing must attend.

VCKC Dragonboat Penticton Dragon Boat Festival.

Held over two days in September, the racing happens on Skaha Lake in beautiful, sunny, Penticton, British Columbia, Canada.

Meet up at 6:00 pm to warm up and get ready to paddle.

All paddlers racing must attend.

Meet up at 6:00 pm to warm up and get ready to paddle.

All paddlers racing must attend.

VCKC Dragonboat Comox Harbour Dragon Boat Festival.

The Comox Dragon Boat Festival in 2026 is hosted annually by VI Paddling in partnership with the Town of Comox.

***POSTPONED TO Saturday, 19 Sep 2026***

Save this date to learn and review safety skills necessary for paddling on water!

More details will follow closer to this event date. 

 Each program area is being asked to participate. Programs are encouraged to use this day to practice team and individual rescues. There will be safety clinics and  activities for members and the general public. 

The Safety Committee ,

Claire Harder, safety@vckc.ca

Safety Director

(Ellie James Cel: 250-885-8030 elliej6172@gmail.com)

Dragon boat team social and Race debrief-Videos. Post Comox Harbour Festival.

Meet up at 6:00 pm to warm up and get ready to paddle.

Outdoor and Recreational Council of BC Annual River Day

Meet up at 6:00 pm to warm up and get ready to paddle.

Come join us for the annual Fall Clean-up at the clubhouse.  Tasks include smartening up the outdoor spaces of the clubhouse, deck washing, BBQ cleaning, gutter cleaning, window washing and more. In addition we will be doing a thorough cleaning of the interior including meeting rooms, kitchen and storage areas.

This is a great way to meet other members of the club and put in your volunteer hours.  The more people that show up the quicker things get done!

A reminder email will be sent out closer to the date.  If you have any questions, contact by email to:  clubhouse@vckc.ca

VCKC Dragonboat Team Meeting