Call me if you have any questions,
Debi LaHaise

250-388-3691 (cell)

Dragon boat team social and Race debrief-Videos. Post FGPC Vancouver Island Festival.

Thompson River Trip September 11th to 13th, 2026

VCKC’s annual Thompson River Trip from Savona to Ashcroft, BC will take place the second weekend Labour Day. This trip will paddle downstream from Savona to Ashcroft on the Thompson River.

The 2026 edition of this trip is changed to be one day longer. Expect to travel to Cache Creek on Thursday September . On Friday we meet with other Big Canoe clubs from around the province for some moving water training. On Saturday and Sunday we enjoy the river from Savona to Ashcroft. 

Pre-requisites

Members wishing to participate must have Big Canoe experience with either previous participation in a Paddle for the Kids season or else participation in a brigade. Moving water experience in tandem canoe is an asset. Members need to be 12 or older to paddle on this trip.

Registration 

The initial cost is  $125 per paddler to cover the cost of shipping canoes off the island. 

Camping, travel, and food expenses are not included.

Outline of the trip is as follows:

• Thursday September : Travel from Victoria to Juniper Beach Provincial Park (just east of Cache Creek)
• Friday September : Meet up with other Big Canoe clubs at Savona community boat ramp for a day of practice, training, and socializing.
• Saturday September : Paddle Big Canoes from Savona to Ashcroft (lunch at Juniper Beach)
• Sunday September : Paddle from Savona to Juniper Beach, load boats at noon and head for a 7pm ferry.

For more information contact 

Walter Wright, Big Canoe Director

 bigcanoe@vckc.ca 

***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 and Race debrief-Videos. Post Comox Harbour Festival.

Outdoor and Recreational Council of BC Annual River Day

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

VCKC Dragonboat Team Meeting