Back to the Big Canoe Program
VCKC Members - Would you like to get out on the water in a social paddle with Sea Kayak, Canoe or other paddling crafts? Perhaps practice some of your skills?
Join us on Wednesday evening for a social paddle. No need to register, just show up, making sure you've reserved your boat if necessary etc.
Aiming to get on the water at 530pm.
Note - this is not a formal instructional event. But typically senior experience or instructor level paddlers will be on hand, happy to support skills practice etc.
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 Gord Evans by email to: clubhouse@vckc.ca
Paddle Canada Intermediate Big Canoe Leader Course
This course is $100 for non club members/ $50 for club members. Please register online now to secure your spot.
This one-day course covers basic and intermediate Big Canoe stern, bow, and leadership skills as per Paddle Canada's criteria.
More information on the curriculum:
https://www.paddlecanada.com/levels/canoeing/big-canoe/intermediate-big-canoe-leader-skills/
Rescues are part of the course. All paddlers require a dry- or wet suit, these can be rented in town. Sports Rent Coastal or dive shops have rentals available.
Participants must have:
This is a leadership course. Participants will be vetted by the instructors before course commencement for suitability as per course requirements. There may be space for newer candidates to take part in the course by helping power the Big Canoes.
If you have any further questions, please feel free to contact the VCKC Big Canoe Director - bigcanoe.vckc@gmail.com
Advanced Big Canoe Leader Skills:
Candidates will learn advance maneuvers in the Big Canoe such as inside turns, outside turns, working with currents and waves. This course will be delivered 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 successfully completed the RCABC or Paddle Canada Intermediate Big Canoe Leader course.
VCKC Riptide outrigger team potluck in the clubhouse.
Eddie Hopper/Moving Water Clinic (Dependent on Water levels.)
Members must have a Moving Water course or instructor permission to participate.
We will be paddling on the Cowichan River.
Helmets are required. Drysuits are mandatory.
For further information, contact
James McBeath, Canoe Director
canoe@vckc.ca
â€(250) 208-1216‬
Eddie Hopper! (Dependent on Water levels.)
Canoe Instuctors' Meeting
We will be paddling on the Sooke River.
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355 Gorge Road West Victoria, BC, V9A 1M9
Tides & Currents
Inner Harbour / Local Marine
