Victoria Canoe & Kayak Club (VCKC) upcoming events

Dragon Boat Tuesday Evening Practice (07 Apr 2026)

Wed, 08 Apr 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 Apr 2026)

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 01:00:00 GMT

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

Stormin' Norman Canoe Race (12 Apr 2026)

Sun, 12 Apr 2026 16:30:00 GMT

Join us for a day in honour of Norm MacDonell

Registration

5km Race: open to small boats (1-2 paddlers).

10km Race: open to outrigger canoes which are provided (spec only) or big canoes (more than 3 paddlers)

20km Race: open to small boats (1-2 paddlers)

Note: Race course may be subject to change at the Race Director’s discretion on race day. A mass start is planned (all race distances running simultaneously) however, this may change depending the number of boats registered by race day.

Registration is open online. Big boats must be complete by April 5, 2026, and small boats by April 11, 2026, by 7:00 pm.

NOTE - when registering a team that has more than one person, you must go to the bottom of the registration form "Additional Guests" and add the number of additional paddlers on the team. For example OC2 would be 1 additional guest, OC6 would be 5 additional guests.

Registration desk opens at 8:30 am. Race Briefing 9:00 am. Race Start 9:30 am.

Questions? For more information:

Contact Mhairi - email: mmacdonell78@gmail.com

Information Required with Registration:

Team name, #of paddlers, boat type, boat description, 5/10/20km, mens, womens or mixed

Fees:

Small boat (solo) $30

Small boat (tandem) $60

Big boats $20 x (# of paddlers in boat)

*Fees include light lunch - registration deadline: April 5, 2026, for big boats and April 11, 2026. by 7 pm for small boats.

Race Rules:

1. All racers must be CORA members.
2. CORA race rules apply.
3. All racers must sign a waiver. Download the waiver here, and hand in the signed waivers on race day - all team members must sign.
4. All racers (or team captain) must pick up race package and check-in at registration desk at 8:30 to 8:45 am race day.
5. Numbers to be worn on bow paddlers chest and stern paddlers back. Solo paddlers wear number on chest and back.
6. All racers must attend the race briefing at 9:00 am race day.
7. All racers supply or arrange for their own boat/PFD/paddle. Note - OC 6 are provided.

Awards:

Prizes for top solo, tandem and big boat

To qualify as a women(s) boat, all paddlers must be women. A team qualifies as men(s) when one or more paddler(s) is male. A mixed team must be even between men and women or it is a men's team.

Prizes for 1^st, 2^nd and 3^rd place (The number of prizes is one less than the number of boats competing in the race. Eg. if there are three boats in the race, 1st & 2nd place prizes will be awarded.)

Parking:

Please be aware that parking is limited on site and is not available in the adjacent parking lot (this must remain available for the public using the park). Please plan accordingly to allow time to drop off boat and find parking. Parking is available on some side streets and at Esquimalt Gorge Park. (Please do not park in the Il Greco parking lot).

Thank-you

Stormin' Norman Race Map

Stormin’ Norman Canoe Race Course Descriptions

5km – race is one loop: from Start Line proceed to marker B for a counter clockwise turn, then proceed to Finish Line.

10km – race is 2 loops: from Start Line proceed to marker B for a counter clockwise turn, then to marker A for a counter clockwise turn, then to B for a counter clockwise turn, proceed to Finish Line.

20km – race is 3 loops: from Start Line proceed to marker B for a counter clockwise turn, then to marker A for a counter clockwise turn, then proceed to marker C for a counter clockwise turn, then to marker D, pass with marker on left, then to marker E for a counter clockwise turn, then to marker D, pass with marker on right, then to marker C for a clockwise turn, then to marker F for a counter clockwise turn, then to marker C for a counter clockwise turn, then to marker A for a counter clockwise turn, then to marker B for a counter clockwise turn, then proceed to Finish Line.

A Stroke Ahead Dragon Boat Team (14 Apr 2026)

Tue, 14 Apr 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 (14 Apr 2026)

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 01:00:00 GMT

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

Dragon Boat Thursday Evening Practice (16 Apr 2026)

Fri, 17 Apr 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 (21 Apr 2026)

Tue, 21 Apr 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 (21 Apr 2026)

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 01:00:00 GMT

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

Dragon Boat Thursday Evening Practice (23 Apr 2026)

Fri, 24 Apr 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 (28 Apr 2026)

Tue, 28 Apr 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 (28 Apr 2026)

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 01:00:00 GMT

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

Dragon Boat Thursday Evening Practice (30 Apr 2026)

Fri, 01 May 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 (05 May 2026)

Tue, 05 May 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 (05 May 2026)

Wed, 06 May 2026 01:00:00 GMT

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

Dragon Boat Thursday Evening Practice (07 May 2026)

Fri, 08 May 2026 01:00:00 GMT

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

House and Grounds Spring Clean Up (09 May 2026)

Sat, 09 May 2026 16:00:00 GMT

Come join us for the annual Spring 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.

We will also be making an effort to gather up abandoned member items from around the clubhouse and put them in a central area for reclamation. Items such as: hats, gloves, shoes, boots or whatever isn't owned by VCKC. If these items go unclaimed after 30 days we will donate or dispose of them.

More information to follow about what to bring. If you have any questions, contact Gord Evans by email to: clubhouse@vckc.ca

A Stroke Ahead Dragon Boat Team (12 May 2026)

Tue, 12 May 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 (12 May 2026)

Wed, 13 May 2026 01:00:00 GMT

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

Dragon Boat Thursday Evening Practice (14 May 2026)

Fri, 15 May 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 (19 May 2026)

Tue, 19 May 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 (19 May 2026)

Wed, 20 May 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 (21 May 2026)

Fri, 22 May 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 Super Sprints Festival (24 May 2026)

Sun, 24 May 2026 15:00:00 GMT

VCKC Dragonboat FGPC Super Sprints.

Fairway Gorge Super Sprints is the first FGPC festival of the season, and is a great way to begin a year of Dragonboat racing. Quick and crazy, these 200M sprints give you a chance to showcase all the work you’ve put into training early in the year.

A Stroke Ahead Dragon Boat Team (26 May 2026)

Tue, 26 May 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 (26 May 2026)

Wed, 27 May 2026 00:30:00 GMT

Dragon boat team social and Race debrief-Videos. Post FGPC Super Sprints.

Dragon Boat Thursday Evening Practice (28 May 2026)

Fri, 29 May 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 (02 Jun 2026)

Tue, 02 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 (02 Jun 2026)

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 01:00:00 GMT

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

Dragon Boat Thursday Evening Practice (04 Jun 2026)

Fri, 05 Jun 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 (09 Jun 2026)

Tue, 09 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 (09 Jun 2026)

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 01:00:00 GMT

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

Dragon Boat Thursday Evening Practice (11 Jun 2026)

Fri, 12 Jun 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 (16 Jun 2026)

Tue, 16 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 Race Preps (16 Jun 2026)

Wed, 17 Jun 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 (18 Jun 2026)

Fri, 19 Jun 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 Canada Dry Victoria Inner Harbour (20 Jun 2026)

Sat, 20 Jun 2026 15:00:00 GMT

VCKC Dragonboat Canada Dry Victoria Inner Harbour Dragon Boat Festival.

Celebrate the height of summer at the Canada Dry Victoria Dragon Boat Festival presented by Fairway Market!

A Stroke Ahead Dragon Boat Team (23 Jun 2026)

Tue, 23 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 Team Social / Race Debrief VCKC Clubhouse Main Floor and Deck (23 Jun 2026)

Wed, 24 Jun 2026 00:30:00 GMT

Dragon boat team social and Race debrief-Videos. Post Victoria Inner harbour Festival.

Dragon Boat Thursday Evening Practice (25 Jun 2026)

Fri, 26 Jun 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 (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.

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.

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