Victoria Canoe & Kayak Club (VCKC) upcoming events

Wednesday Big Canoe Social Paddle (13 May 2026)

Thu, 14 May 2026 00:30:00 GMT

Big Canoe social paddle is on!! Come join us.

Wednesday Big Canoe Social Paddle (20 May 2026)

Thu, 21 May 2026 00:30:00 GMT

Big Canoe social paddle is on!! Come join us.

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.

Wednesday Big Canoe Social Paddle (27 May 2026)

Thu, 28 May 2026 00:30:00 GMT

Big Canoe social paddle is on!! Come join us.

RCABC Advanced Big Canoe Leader Course (01 Jun 2026)

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 15:00:00 GMT

This course is $100 for non club members/ $50 for club members. Please register online now to secure your spot. If you withdraw after paying you may 1.) request payment to be kept on your account for later use or 2.) pay a $5 administrative fee to request your money back.

Advanced Big Canoe Leader Skills: June 1 and 2

Candidates will learn intermediate and advanced maneuvers in the Big Canoe such as precise control, crew commands, inside turns, outside turns, working with currents and waves. This course will be delivered at VCKC.ca and June 2 will be offsite, likely on open ocean water with currents.

Topics to include equipment and trip planning , team management, and leading Big Canoes in more difficult settings.

Candidates must have tandem canoe experience and training, and preferably have some experience with a Big Canoe.

For more help please contact Joe Boyd joeboyd@telus.net or 250-882-6033

Wednesday Big Canoe Social Paddle (03 Jun 2026)

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 00:30:00 GMT

Big Canoe social paddle is on!! Come join us.

Wednesday Big Canoe Social Paddle (10 Jun 2026)

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 00:30:00 GMT

Big Canoe social paddle is on!! Come join us.

Wednesday Big Canoe Social Paddle (17 Jun 2026)

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 00:30:00 GMT

Big Canoe social paddle is on!! Come join us.

Standard First Aid Certification & CPR Level C Course (20 Jun 2026)

Sat, 20 Jun 2026 15:30:00 GMT

Standard First Aid and CPR Level C (In Person)

This Standard First Aid and CPR Level C course provides individuals with the knowledge and skills to respond confidently to a range of injuries and illnesses, including head and spinal injuries, cardiac emergencies, and breathing distress. Covering both basic and intermediate first aid skills, this course prepares participants for diverse emergency situations. With hands-on training and immersive practice scenarios, participants gain the practical skills essential for effective emergency response.

Key Topics Include:

o CPR and AED Training: Practice CPR for adults, children, and infants, along with AED use to restore responsiveness in cardiac emergencies.

o First Aid for Common and Serious Injuries: Learn to treat burns, fractures, spinal injuries, and control severe bleeding.

o Head and Spinal Injury Management: Understand how to assess and manage head and spinal injuries, providing vital support until professional help arrives.

o Choking and Breathing Emergencies: Develop skills to respond to choking, respiratory distress, and other airway emergencies.

o Patient Assessment and Emergency Care: Learn to assess injuries, monitor vital signs, and stabilize patients in emergency situations.

o Comprehensive First Aid Knowledge: This course covers all aspects of first aid and CPR to handle minor injuries as well as life-threatening emergencies effectively.

Led by experienced instructors, this Standard First Aid and CPR course equips participants with critical skills, making it ideal for workplace first aid attendants, healthcare providers, and individuals who need training for both home and professional settings.

The cost will be $178.00. Please register online now to secure your spot. You will not pay until two weeks before the course date when you receive an email reminder and invoice. If you withdraw after paying you may 1.) request payment to be kept on your account for later use or 2.) pay a $5 administrative fee to request your money back.

If you have questions, please contact me.

Claire Harder, VCKC Safety Director, safety@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.

Wednesday Big Canoe Social Paddle (24 Jun 2026)

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 00:30:00 GMT

Big Canoe social paddle is on!! Come join us.

Wednesday Big Canoe Social Paddle (01 Jul 2026)

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 00:30:00 GMT

Big Canoe social paddle is on!! Come join us.

Wednesday Big Canoe Social Paddle (08 Jul 2026)

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 00:30:00 GMT

Big Canoe social paddle is on!! Come join us.

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.

Thompson River Trip (11 Sep 2026)

Fri, 11 Sep 2026 15:00:00 GMT

Thompson River Trip

More info to follow

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.

ORCBC River Day (27 Sep 2026)