The Vancouver Island A Stroke Ahead team's weekly practice.

HEAT WARNING: The timing for July 7 and 14 has been changed
to 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM to avoid the hottest part of the day. 

Subsequent summer sessions may also be run earlier.

Things to know for your session:

• Dress in comfortable "active wear" clothing, in a couple of layers based on the anticipated weather
• Bring a water bottle
• A hat and/or sunglasses are often nice to have, depending on weather
• There will be some water splashes, you may get a little wet - it's a water sport after all!
• If you have your own PFD (personal floatation device) or dragon boat paddle, please do bring them with you. Otherwise, we have plenty of club equipment to use. 

Any questions, please contact the Dragon boat director at dragonboat@vckc.ca

Meet up at 6:00 pm to warm up and get ready to paddle.

Meet up at 6:00 pm to warm up and get ready to paddle.

Meet up at 6:00 pm to warm up and get ready to paddle.

This practice is for the Mixed Blended ISLAND STORM SURGE team going to the Penticton Dragon Boat Festival.

ISLAND STORM SURGE Dragonboat Team - Penticton Dragon Boat Festival.

The team VCKC has put together is a Mixed Blended team named the "Island Storm Surge" to attend this years Penticton Dragon Boat Festival.

Held over two days in September, the racing happens on Skaha Lake in beautiful, sunny, Penticton, British Columbia, Canada.

Meet up at 6:00 pm to warm up and get ready to paddle.

Meet up at 6:00 pm to warm up and get ready to paddle.

***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)

Meet up at 6:00 pm to warm up and get ready to paddle.

All paddlers racing must attend.

Meet up at 6:00 pm to warm up and get ready to paddle.

All paddlers racing must attend.

VCKC FGPC Gorge-Fest Slalom Regatta.

The FGPC Gorge Fest Dragon Boat Pursuit-Slalom Regatta features three parallel slalom courses with staggered pursuit starts which will allow crews of different abilities to compete safely in exciting, closely contested races that are designed to bring boats to the finish line together.

Each of this one-day regatta’s 3 heats includes:
• 100m straight-line acceleration zone
• 300m gated slalom section
• 100m straight-line sprint finish

Outdoor and Recreational Council of BC Annual River Day

Dragon boat team social and Race debrief-Videos. Post FGPC Gorge-Fest Slalom Regatta.

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