Victoria Canoe & Kayak Club (VCKC) upcoming events

A Stroke Ahead Dragon Boat Team (30 Jun 2026)

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 19:30:00 GMT

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

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

Dragon Boat Tuesday Evening Practice (30 Jun 2026)

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 01:00:00 GMT

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

Canada Day - Paddles Up! (01 Jul 2026)

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 16:30:00 GMT

Our annual Canada Day event is approaching. We will be offering rides to the community in Big Canoes and the Dragon Boat as a fundraiser. The event runs 9.30am-2.30pm. Please note the location will be the beach / dock at the clubhouse.

We are looking for a variety of volunteers to participate in 1-2 hour shifts for roles such as - • Set-up (from 8.30am) /take-down (2.30-3.30pm) • Ticket sellers • Queue organizers (handing out/collecting paddles and PFDs) • Dock-person for loading/unloading • Sterns for the Dragon Boat and Big Canoes • Paddlers for the Dragon Boat and Big Canoes etc.

Please add your name and contact to an available slot on the google spreadsheet. https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1EenCLlt2Qjz7wwG8k2Lbqt8VcS_58-byurCwnyj0zIU/edit?usp=sharing

Please do not register again with this document if you have already registered using Spond with Allen and Nigel.

Co-Directors: Allen Doucet and Nigel Woods dragonboat@vckc.ca

and Walter Wright, Big Canoe Director bigcanoe@vckc.ca

Strawberry Tea - Gorge Canada Day 2026 (01 Jul 2026)

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 20:30:00 GMT

The Gorge Canada Day Picnic is full steam ahead for 2026.

The Strawberry Tea is full cream ahead, serving from 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm.

Strawberries will be served on cake with coffee, tea, or lemonade for $7 per person.

It is a small increase from last year, because we are sourcing local strawberries instead of donated ones from the US.

Bring cash - unfortunately, electronic payments are unreliable at the location.

Enjoy the delightful treat at this Saanich heritage home in Gorge Waterway Park, which serves as the clubhouse for the Victoria Canoe & Kayak Club. It's at 355 Gorge Road West.

Dragon Boat Thursday Evening Practice (02 Jul 2026)

Fri, 03 Jul 2026 01:00:00 GMT

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

A Stroke Ahead Dragon Boat Team (07 Jul 2026)

Tue, 07 Jul 2026 19:30:00 GMT

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

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

Dragon Boat Tuesday Evening Practice (07 Jul 2026)

Wed, 08 Jul 2026 01:00:00 GMT

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

Dragon Boat Thursday Evening Practice (09 Jul 2026)

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 01:00:00 GMT

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

Dragon Boat Pride Parade Preps Clubhouse Main Floor and Deck (09 Jul 2026)

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 02:00:00 GMT

After the Thursday evening paddle the Dragon Flyers will be preparing the decorations for the Pride Parade.

Clubhouse Main Floor and Deck Area

A Stroke Ahead Dragon Boat Team (14 Jul 2026)

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 19:30:00 GMT

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

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

Dragon Boat Tuesday Evening Practice Race Preps (14 Jul 2026)

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 01:00:00 GMT

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

All paddlers racing must attend.

Dragon Boat Thursday Evening Practice Race Preps (16 Jul 2026)

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 01:00:00 GMT

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

All paddlers racing must attend.

Dragon Boat Team Westwood Lake Dragon Boat Festival (18 Jul 2026)

Sat, 18 Jul 2026 15:00:00 GMT

VCKC Dragonboat Westwood Lake Dragon Boat Festival.

Get ready for an exciting weekend of racing, music, and community spirit at the Westwood Lake Dragon Boat Regatta—a celebration of sport and camaraderie set against one of Nanaimo’s most beautiful natural backdrops.

A Stroke Ahead Dragon Boat Team (21 Jul 2026)

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 19:30:00 GMT

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

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

Dragon Boat Tuesday Evening Practice Race Preps (21 Jul 2026)

Wed, 22 Jul 2026 01:00:00 GMT

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

All paddlers racing must attend.

Dragon Boat Thursday Evening Practice Race Preps (23 Jul 2026)

Fri, 24 Jul 2026 01:00:00 GMT

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

All paddlers racing must attend.

Dragon Boat Team FGPC Vancouver Island Dragon Boat Festival (25 Jul 2026)

Sat, 25 Jul 2026 15:00:00 GMT

VCKC Dragonboat FGPC Vancouver Island Dragon Boat Festival.

The Vancouver Island Dragon Boat Festival combines the best that Victoria has to offer – a great race venue, run by an experienced race management team. The event’s unique selection of race formats will challenge recreational and competitive teams alike: A “pentathlon” format: a cumulative weekend of racing: 500m, 200m, 100m, our famous flag relay, and a show-stopper guts and glory followed by a final 500 for the top 3 finishing women’s and mixed teams.

A Stroke Ahead Dragon Boat Team (28 Jul 2026)

Tue, 28 Jul 2026 19:30:00 GMT

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

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

Dragon Boat Team Social / Race Debrief VCKC Clubhouse Main Floor and Deck (28 Jul 2026)

Wed, 29 Jul 2026 00:30:00 GMT

Dragon boat team social and Race debrief-Videos. Post FGPC Vancouver Island Festival.

Dragon Boat Thursday Evening Practice (30 Jul 2026)

Fri, 31 Jul 2026 01:00:00 GMT

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

A Stroke Ahead Dragon Boat Team (04 Aug 2026)

Tue, 04 Aug 2026 19:30:00 GMT

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

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

Dragon Boat Tuesday Evening Practice (04 Aug 2026)

Wed, 05 Aug 2026 01:00:00 GMT

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

Dragon Boat Thursday Evening Practice (06 Aug 2026)

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 01:00:00 GMT

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

A Stroke Ahead Dragon Boat Team (11 Aug 2026)

Tue, 11 Aug 2026 19:30:00 GMT

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

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

Dragon Boat Tuesday Evening Practice (11 Aug 2026)

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 01:00:00 GMT

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

Dragon Boat Thursday Evening Practice (13 Aug 2026)

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 01:00:00 GMT

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

A Stroke Ahead Dragon Boat Team (18 Aug 2026)

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 19:30:00 GMT

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

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

Dragon Boat Tuesday Evening Practice (18 Aug 2026)

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 01:00:00 GMT

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

Dragon Boat Thursday Evening Practice (20 Aug 2026)

Fri, 21 Aug 2026 01:00:00 GMT

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

A Stroke Ahead Dragon Boat Team (25 Aug 2026)

Tue, 25 Aug 2026 19:30:00 GMT

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

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

Dragon Boat Tuesday Evening Practice (25 Aug 2026)

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 01:00:00 GMT

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

Dragon Boat Thursday Evening Practice (27 Aug 2026)

Fri, 28 Aug 2026 01:00:00 GMT

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

Dragon Boat Tuesday Evening Practice (01 Sep 2026)

Wed, 02 Sep 2026 01:00:00 GMT

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

Dragon Boat Thursday Evening Practice (03 Sep 2026)

Fri, 04 Sep 2026 01:00:00 GMT

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

Dragon Boat Tuesday Evening Practice Race Preps (08 Sep 2026)

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 01:00:00 GMT

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

All paddlers racing must attend.

Dragon Boat Thursday Evening Practice Race Preps (10 Sep 2026)

Fri, 11 Sep 2026 01:00:00 GMT

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

All paddlers racing must attend.

Dragon Boat Team Penticton Dragon Boat Festival (12 Sep 2026)

Sat, 12 Sep 2026 15:00:00 GMT

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.

Dragon Boat Tuesday Evening Practice Race Preps (15 Sep 2026)

Wed, 16 Sep 2026 01:00:00 GMT

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

All paddlers racing must attend.

Dragon Boat Thursday Evening Practice Race Preps (17 Sep 2026)

Fri, 18 Sep 2026 01:00:00 GMT

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

All paddlers racing must attend.

Dragon Boat Team Comox Harbour Dragon Boat Festival (19 Sep 2026)

Sat, 19 Sep 2026 15:00:00 GMT

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.

Dragon Boat Team Social / Race Debrief VCKC Clubhouse Main Floor and Deck (22 Sep 2026)

Wed, 23 Sep 2026 00:30:00 GMT

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

Dragon Boat Thursday Evening Practice (24 Sep 2026)

Fri, 25 Sep 2026 01:00:00 GMT

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

ORCBC River Day (27 Sep 2026)

Sun, 27 Sep 2026 16:00:00 GMT

Outdoor and Recreational Council of BC Annual River Day

Dragon Boat Tuesday Evening Practice (29 Sep 2026)

Wed, 30 Sep 2026 01:00:00 GMT

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

Dragon Boat Thursday Evening Practice (01 Oct 2026)

Fri, 02 Oct 2026 01:00:00 GMT

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

House and Grounds Fall Clean-Up (07 Nov 2026)

Sat, 07 Nov 2026 17:00:00 GMT

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

Dragonboat Team Meeting VCKC Clubhouse Main Floor and Deck (18 Mar 2027)

Fri, 19 Mar 2027 01:00:00 GMT

VCKC Dragonboat Team Meeting