Paddle BC

Purpose:&nbsp;<ul><li>Technical and aerobic capacity development&nbsp;</li><li>Off-water and on-water performance assessment</li></ul>Location:<ul><li>Fort Canoe and Kayak Club: Billy Brown Rd Box 1098, STN, Langley Twp, BC V1M 2S4</li><li>We will have access to the Riverside Room (beside the weight room at FCKC).</li></ul>Athletes:<ul><li>Athletes on the 2024.2025 Provincial Team</li><li>Athletes on the 2024.2025 Next Gen team</li><li>Athletes on the 2025 CSG Long List Squad</li><li>Athletes that competed at the 2024 Sprint National Championships</li><li>Athletes who intend on competing at the 2025 Sprint National Championships&nbsp;</li><li>All athletes must be +U13 (born 2011 or earlier) unless approved by the Technical Director</li></ul>

CKBC High Performance - Fall Training Camp

BC Cup #4 - Long Distance Championship

Tofino

Suptoberfest 2024 National Championship

Race Distance: Three distances to choose from: 12km (4-Lap Short Course) OR 24km (8-Lap) OR 48km – 16 lap (running concurrently based on advance crew registrations for one of these three distances).Race Categories: Classic women’s and/or mixed (no less than three women must be in the canoe at any one time); or exhibition crews (e.g. all-male crews or crews with over-quota males) can register and race along with mixed crews with results logged in the “exhibition” category.

13th annual FGPC Wetdashe

Double hull (v12) from FGPC’s south dock through Victoria’s Gorge Waterway under the Selkirk Trestle, Tillicum Bridge, Craigflower Bridge and into Portage Inlet and back to the start line, a 9.75km race. It’s a fun middle distance race that’s available to everyone. There are prizes to be won, food to be eaten, and victories to be defended.

FGPC V12 Valentine’s Race

FGPC Kan-U-Hakit takes place at the Fairway Gorge Paddling Club (FGPC) along the Selkirk waterfront in Victoria. This OC6 race is a 1,500m sprint on a 500m course, requiring 2 buoy turns. Evenly spaced buoy markers near the Bay Street Bridge (start line) and at the FGPC (finish line) will be set out in each lane. Each race will consists of three boats in three lanes.

Kan-U-Hakit St. Patrick’s Outrigger Sprints

This expedition is organized by <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://bluedogkayaking.com/">Blue Dog Kayaking.</a>The Deer Group is located in Barkley Sound, along with the Broken Group. Being less well known, this area offers a mixture of private, crown and First Nation land. Wild and unregulated camping on some of the most beautiful islands in the area. Orca and Humpback whales are often seen crossing Trevor Channel before reaching our first campsite. From here our expedition explores the rugged complex shorelines of Tzartus and Fleming Islands. Edward King Island offers the paddler exploration of some of the most magnificent sea caves and arches on the Island and hopefully, weather permitting, we can visit the Sea Lion colony on Folger Island at the far southerly end of the chain which can bear the brunt of Barkley Sound’s storms.<h4 style="text-align: center">What’s Included:</h4>Standard Expedition- - Experienced sea kayak instructors/ coaches with previous experience of running expeditions to this location. - Group gear for the expedition (tarp, dragonfly stovers, cooking utensils, pots to cook with) - Breakfast and Dinner, as well as a spice kit. - First aid for the group - Kayak repair kits for rental kayaks - Water Filter - Communication devices (VHF Radio) - 4:1 minimum participant to Instructor ratio.Skill Level (non-negotiable): The Deer Group is a little more exposed than the Broken Group, however, there is plenty of sheltered paddling so less experienced paddlers will enjoy the experience. A Paddle Canada L1 skills or equivalent is quite adequate to join one of our Deer Group Expeditions. A wet exit and knowledge of both assisted and unassisted rescues is a non negotiable requirement.

Deer Group Islands

Barkley Sound

Deer Group, Barkley Sound

Vancouver Island Dragon Boat Race Series

Organized by <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://bluedogkayaking.com/instructionalexpeditions">Blue Dog Kayaking</a>Experience unspoiled sandy beaches, an abundance of marine, bird &amp; intertidal life, paddle around sea stacks &amp; sea caves, camp on a secluded beach surrounded by dense coastal bush, and witness amazing sunsets. Nuchatlitz Provincial Park encompasses the very northwest tip of Nootka Island and a large number of small island groups. We start the expedition by water taxi transportation from Zeballos to the Islands on the north tip of Nootka Island. From here, we paddle amongst the maze of islets and reefs, explore the intertidal life. Our expedition takes us into the beautiful Nuchatlitz Inlet of Mary’s Basin, a protected water way with sandy camping beaches and wonderful waterfalls. These remote islands offer both exposed coast and protected waters for paddling so provides an excellent location for this instructional expedition.<h4 style="text-align: center">What’s Included:</h4>Standard Expedition- - Experienced sea kayak instructors/ coaches with previous experience of running expeditions to this location. - Group gear for the expedition (tarp, dragonfly stovers, cooking utensils, pots to cook with) - Breakfast and Dinner, as well as a spice kit. - First aid for the group - Kayak repair kits - Water Filter - Communication devices (VHF Radio and Garmin Inreach) - Water taxi transportation to Rosa Island - 3:1 minimum participant to Instructor ratio.

Nuchatlitz Provincial Park

Instructional Expeditions - Nuchatlitz 

Organized by <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://bluedogkayaking.com/">Blue Dog Kayaking</a>This unsupported kayaking expedition offers a blend of adventure, nature, culture, and exploration that's sure to create lasting memories. One of Vancouver Island’s most beautiful and remote kayaking destinations. We start with a water taxi ride to the south coast of the majestic Brooks Peninsula where we will spend a few days exploring the area including Battle Bay and the Cuttle Islands. With a stop at the magical Bunsby Islands; a kayakers paradise of hidden islands and calm crystal clear waters teaming with wildlife. The area is steeped in history and culture. Next we paddle to the mission group and camp on Spring Island, another Island paradise with wonderful beaches, reefs and islets. Whether its a relaxing day paddle, or a dynamic rock gardening play this area offers one of the best playgrounds for all types of kayakers. Our final destination is Rugged Point Provincial Park which can boast some of the best beaches on Vancouver Island before paddling back to Fair Harbour.<h4 style="text-align: center">What’s Included:</h4>Standard Expedition- - Experienced sea kayak instructors/ coaches with previous experience of running expeditions to this location. - Group gear for the expedition (tarp, dragonfly stovers, cooking utensils, pots to cook with) - Breakfast and Dinner, as well as a spice kit. - First aid for the group - Kayak repair kits - Water Filter - Communication devices (VHF Radio and Garmin Inreach) - Water taxi transportation to location. - 3:1 minimum participant to Instructor ratio.

Kyuquot

Bunsby Islands

Kyuquot & The Bunsby’s Expedition

On behalf of Fairway Gorge Paddling Club, we want to welcome you to the 2025 Nanaimo Dragon Boat Festival.&nbsp; We look forward to having you attend this annual event, the 22nd anniversary of the Nanaimo Dragon Boat Festival!There is a mixed division and a women’s division. Everyone is guaranteed 4 500M races, weather permitting. Note that the system for advancements is based on placement and time.There is a set of 2 Breast Cancer Survivor’s Challenge Races as well as awards for top Survivor Challenge finishers overall.This year we are happy to include both women’s and mixed Guts &amp; Glory Challenges. Crews will begin the course in 15 second intervals.&nbsp; Overlap rules apply and time credits and penalties (and full disqualifications for penalties in excess of 10 seconds) will be enforced by water marshals. The fastest adjusted times in the mixed and women’s’ divisions win the Challenge!

Nanaimo Dragon Boat Festival

<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://bluedogkayaking.com/">Blue Dog kayaking</a> offers you an amazing and challenging sea kayaking adventure around Cape Scott. This is a&nbsp;truly magnificent area of rugged coastal wilderness that is located at the northwestern tip of Vancouver Island, 563 kilometres from Victoria. Cape Scott is characterized by more than 60 nautical miles of scenic ocean coastline, including incredible sea stacks and about 15 nautical miles of pristine sandy beaches. The area remains one of the most beautiful relatively untouched parts of our coast.This twelve day unsupported expedition will start at Port Hardy and finish at Cole Harbor. Over the first eight to ten days we will paddle around the cape exploring the rocky promontories and jagged headlands punctuated by the fine-textured, white-sand beaches. Some of these beaches will serve as our rest stops and camping sites; including but not limited to,&nbsp; Nels Bight, San Josef Bay, Guise Bay, Experiment Bight, Lowrie Bay and Nissen Bight. The final two days are reserved for the paddle back through Quatsino Sound from Winter Harbor to Cole Harbor where we will pick up our shuttle back to the cars at Port Hardy.<h4 style="text-align: center">What’s Included:</h4>Standard Expedition- - Experienced sea kayak instructors/ coaches with previous experience of running expeditions to this location. - Group gear for the expedition (tarp, dragonfly stovers, cooking utensils, pots to cook with) - Breakfast and Dinner, as well as a spice kit. - First aid for the group - Kayak repair kits - Water Filter - Communication devices (VHF Radio and Garmin Inreach) - 3:1 minimum participant to Instructor ratio.

Cape Scott Provincial Park

Cape Scott Expedition

Alice Lake

The Alice Lake provincial park is 12 kilometres north of Squamish and includes its namesake lake as well as three others that are perfect for canoeing and stand up paddle boarding.

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Point of Interests

Stops

Arrow Lakes

The Arrow Lakes offer 230 kilometres of paddling opportunity in a beautiful valley that extends from Revelstoke to Castlegar.

Launches

Over 230 kms of paddling. And hardly any people.

Bull River

Located a scenic 1.5-hour drive from Fernie, the Bull River offers some of the best whitewater in the East Kootenay.

Don’t let the name fool you. This river is a no-nonsense good time.

Cheakamus River

The “Cheak” is one of the most popular whitewater rivers in the province and for good reason.

Cautions

You'll definitely wanna "Cheak" out this river.

Clayoquot Sound

Clayoquot Sound, launching from Tofino, offers paddlers a diverse range of experiences—from guided tours for beginners to challenging routes for seasoned adventurers.

Exploring Clayoquot Sound: A Paddler’s Dream Destination

Columbia River

The best part about paddling in Castlegar is you can do it right in the heart of the city because the Columbia River flows its way past the downtown core.

Caution

It's called the Mighty Columbia for a reason

Columbia River Wetlands

Cottonwood River

Joining the Fraser River about 20 kilometres north of Quesnel, the Cottonwood provides both scenic paddling opportunities and exciting kayak fishing for trout and salmon.

Like the tree it's named for, this river is beautiful

Cowichan Itinerary

The Cowichan Valley is a 3,500-square-kilometer regional district located in the southern portion of Vancouver Island between the large cities of Victoria and Nanaimo. It includes the communities of Ladysmith, Duncan, and Chemainus and offers all manner of watersport experiences from paddleboarding on Lake Cowichan and sea kayaking the Saanich Inlet to whitewater canoeing on the Cowichan River. It’s also a renowned agricultural area that boasts food markets, wineries, cideries, farm-to-table restaurants, and multiple brewpubs.

Point of Interest

stops

You’re Never Too Old To Paddle And Pub-crawl In Cowichan Valley

Elk River

Fernie offers excellent kayaking, canoeing and rafting adventures. From float trips to exciting whitewater, the Elk River and its tributaries offer a wealth of adrenaline, wildlife and relaxation.

A Scenic Journey Through the Canadian Rockies

Heffley Lake

Thirty minutes from downtown Kamloops, on the scenic road to Sun Peaks Resort, you’ll find this mountainside lake that boasts crystal clear water and an abundance of wildlife.

Howe Sound

Indian Arm

Indian Arm Inlet, a 14-kilometer fjord near Vancouver, offers seasoned paddlers a scenic and challenging escape into nature. With towering mountains, accessible campsites, and the unique experience of paddling through a tidal estuary, this route promises an unforgettable adventure.

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A Wilderness Paddling Adventure Just Beyond Vancouver

Johnstone Strait

A beautiful area with lots of wildlife and fewer people. Great opportunity to see Orcas, humpbacks and other sea life.

Wild Encounters Await: Paddling Through Johnstone Strait

Kalamalka Lake

Known as the “lake of a thousand colours," the beautiful Kalamalka Lake ranges from sparkling cyans to deep turquoise greens depending on the time of year.

Trace your way through the lake of a thousand colours

Kamloops Lake

This picturesque lake just west of Kamloops is 29 kilometres and lined with unique hoodoo formations, which are pinnacles of weathered rock.

Kawkawa Lake

Nestled amidst the breathtaking landscape of British Columbia's Cascade Mountains, Kawkawa Lake is a former provincial park and offers exploration and fishing by canoe, kayak or paddleboard.

Kelowna Paddle Trail

If you want to explore part of the trail or test your stamina and paddle the whole trail, it's up to you, but be sure to bring a waterproof camera and take in the beautiful sights from the water.

27 kilometres of fun on Okanagan Lake

Kicking Horse River

Named by a surveyor in 1858 who was reportedly booted by his pack horse, this world-class river has been thrilling paddlers for decades.

Long Lake

Long Lake offers the perfect setting for paddling enthusiasts of all levels

Paddle Your Way Through Long Lake’s Serene Waters

Lower Arrow Lake

This is where the largest Kokanee fish in the world was caught. Need we say more?

The world's largest Kokanee salmon was caught here. 'Nuff said. 

Peckham's Lake

The most accessible and popular of the two lakes found in Norbury Lake Provincial Park near Cranbrook.

A perfect place to peace out

Powell Lake

Experience the beauty of the Coast Mountains above cedar, fir, and spruce forests from fjord-like waters, where wildlife such as bald eagles and black bears may be witnessed.

One of the finest journeys in the province

Sechelt Inlet

Offering calm waters, stunning coastal scenery, and abundant wildlife. Beginner to advanced paddlers alike will be enthralled by the tranquillity and ecological diversity of this coastal gem.

