Victoria Canoe & Kayak Club (VCKC) upcoming events

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

Safety Day 2026 (19 Sep 2026)

Sat, 19 Sep 2026 16:00:00 GMT

***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 / 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