2024 Wake Up the Gorge (WUTG)

Saturday, April 6 & Sunday, April 7

VCKC organized the first “Wake Up The Gorge” (WUTG) race in March 1999. These races were not limited to outrigger canoes: voyageur canoe sprints, recreational canoe racing and marathon canoe racing were also included. It was the Gorge Regatta come to life again. The first outrigger races had eight teams, most local.

The second WUTG race attracted 28 teams from Vancouver, Kamloops and Bellingham. It was extended to two days to include marathon and solo (OC1) outrigger races. Cooperation between the clubs meant that more boats and more rescue skiffs were available. OC1 races were added and the event extended through to Sunday for the smaller boat races.

Since then, WUTG has been a regular fixture on the CORA race calendar.

Wake Up The Gorge is also the VCKC club's annual weekend of racing for OC6 Outrigger canoes and Small Boats. It kicks off the racing season for many of the Victoria and area paddling clubs who use the Gorge Waterway for racing.

Its objectives are to unite the Outrigger and Paddling community through Racing, Competition and Friendship.

It is usually held in April.

Registration is closed for 2024 WUTG

2024 Race Results

Day 1, April 6: OC6 RACE RESULTS

Day 2: April 7: SMALL BOAT RACE RESULTS

2023 Race Results

Day 1, March 25: OC6 RACE RESULTS

Day 2, March 26: SMALL BOAT RACE RESULTS