SUP Event Calendar

Upcoming events

    • 02 Apr 2024
    • 6:30 PM - 7:00 PM
    • VCKC Clubhouse
    Register

    Are you a new member at VCKC? Please register for a casual Meet & Greet Orientation, to learn more about the club and clubhouse, and our various paddling programs, then join us for our Social Event starting at 7pm.

    If this date does not work for you we may have some options for an individual session on a Tues/Thurs evening - please contact Jana Savage at president@vckc.ca 

    Thank you, and welcome to VCKC!


    • 02 Apr 2024
    • 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
    • VCKC Clubhouse

    Join us tonight to hear Big Canoe Director Joe Boyd talk about all things big canoe!  Paddle for the Kids will be finished for 2024 and Joe will talk about how it went.  If you haven't participated in a big canoe event be sure to come out tonight and hear about the fun you've been missing!

    Ken Gibbard will also be showing some slides from past club trips.

    New members are welcome to come early at 6:30 to have questions about the club answered, and maybe get a tour of the clubhouse and grounds if they would like.

    As always, plan to stay afterwards and socialize!

    • 09 Apr 2024
    • 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
    • VCKC Clubhouse Main Floor
    Register

    VCKC Executive Board meetings are held 7-9 pm, the second Tuesday of every month (except July, August), at the VCKC Clubhouse.

    To put forward an item to be considered for the agenda, please email both president@vckc.ca and secretary@vckc.ca at least one week prior to the meeting.

    All VCKC members are welcome to attend the monthly Executive Board meetings, and are asked to RSVP (register for this event).



    • 17 Apr 2024
    • 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
    • Clubhouse Main Floor

    GWI using Clubhouse for their meeting

    • 18 Apr 2024
    • 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
    • Clubhouse Mainfloor and Deck

    VCKC Dragonboat Team meeting 

    • 20 Apr 2024
    • 11:30 AM - 7:00 PM
    • VCKC Clubhouse
    Register

    Join us for a day in honour of Norm MacDonnell

    Registration

    5km Race: open to small boats (1-2 paddlers).

    10km Race: open to big boats (3 or more paddlers)

    20km Race: open to small boats (1-2 paddlers)

    Note: Race course may be subject to change at the Race Director’s discretion on race day. A mass start is planned (all race distances running simultaneously) however, this may change depending the number of boats registered by race day.

    Registration is open online and can be done in person the morning of Race Day – April 20, 2024. 

    Dinner is provided for racers who have registered by April 14, 2024.

    Registration desk opens at 11:30am. Race Briefing 12:30pm. Race Start 1pm.

    Questions? For more information:

    Contact Darrelle at dabrmt@hotmail.com

    Information Required with Registration:

    Team name, #of paddlers, boat type, boat description, 5/10/20km, mens* or womens. (*one male paddler or more in a boat = mens team).

    Fees:

    Small boat (solo) $30

    Small boat (tandem) $60

    Big boats $20 x (# of paddlers in boat)

    *Fees include dinner - registration deadline: April 14, 2024 (dinner is not guaranteed after this date).

    Race Rules:

    • 1.     All racers must be CORA members.
    • 2.     CORA race rules apply.
    • 3.    All racers must sign a waiver. Download the waiver here, and hand in the signed waivers on race day - all team members must sign.
    • 4.     All racers (or team captain) must pick up race package and check-in at registration desk between 11:30-12:30pm race day.
    • 5.     Numbers to be worn on bow paddlers chest and stern paddlers back. Solo paddlers wear number on chest and back.
    • 6.     All racers must attend the race briefing at 12:30pm race day.
    • 7.     All racers supply or arrange for their own boat/PFD/paddle

    Awards:

    Prizes for top solo, tandem and big boat: men(s) and women(s).

    To qualify as a women(s) boat, all paddlers must be women. A team qualifies as men(s) when one or more paddler(s) is male.

    Prizes for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place (The number of prizes is one less than the number of boats competing in the race. Eg. if there are three boats in the race, 1st & 2nd place prizes will be awarded.)

    Parking:

    Please be aware that parking is limited on site and is not available in the adjacent parking lot (this must remain available for the public using the park). Please plan accordingly to allow time to drop off boat and find parking. Parking is available on some side streets and at Esquimalt Gorge Park. (Please do not park in the Il Greco parking lot).

    Thank-you

    Stormin' Norman Race Map

    Stormin’ Norman Canoe Race Course Descriptions

    5km – race is one loop: from Start Line proceed to marker B for a counter clockwise turn, then proceed to Finish Line.

    10km – race is 2 loops: from Start Line proceed to marker B for a counter clockwise turn, then to marker A for a counter clockwise turn, then to B for a counter clockwise turn, proceed to Finish Line.

    20km – race is 3 loops: from Start Line proceed to marker B for a counter clockwise turn, then to marker A for a counter clockwise turn, then proceed to marker C for a counter clockwise turn, then to marker D, pass with marker on left, then to marker E for a counter clockwise turn, then to marker D, pass with marker on right, then to marker C for a clockwise turn, then to marker F for a counter clockwise turn, then to marker C for a counter clockwise turn, then to marker A for a counter clockwise turn, then to marker B for a counter clockwise turn, then proceed to Finish Line.

    • 21 Apr 2024
    • VCKC / Gorge Waterway

    Proposed Event at this point. 

    More details to be determined closer to event date. 

    • 23 Apr 2024
    • 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
    • VCKC Clubhouse
    • 66
    Register

    Join us for this exciting presentation!

    In 2023 Calem Watson from Saskatchewan canoed solo 3000 km across the Northwest Territories. He will be coming to VCKC to do a presentation about his adventure. He’ll be speaking about the why behind the journey, challenges, lessons learned, wildlife encounters, incredible fishing, spectacular scenery, awesome people he met along the way and more! More information can be found on his website: calemwatson.com

    There will be a $10 admission fee and we are asking for everyone to pre-register for this prior to Sunday April 14, 2024 to ensure we have enough people coming.  Calem will be coming over from Vancouver to give the talk.


    • 27 Apr 2024
    • 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
    • VCKC Clubhouse

    Come join us for the annual Spring 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.

    We will also be making an effort to gather up abandoned member items from around the clubhouse and put them in a central area for reclamation.  Items such as: hats, gloves, shoes, boots or whatever isn't owned by VCKC.  If these items go unclaimed after 30 days we will donate or dispose of them.

    More information to follow about what to bring.  If you have any questions, contact Gord Evans by email to:  clubhouse@vckc.ca

    • 25 May 2024
    • 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    • VCKC Clubhouse and Gorge Waterway

    More details to follow closer to this event date. 

Past events

17 Mar 2024 2024 Paddle for the Kids - Sidney - Gulf Islands National Park
12 Mar 2024 VCKC Executive Board Meeting
09 Mar 2024 2024 Paddle for the Kids - Race Rocks
05 Mar 2024 Tides and Currents
03 Mar 2024 2024 Paddle for the Kids - Maple Bay
29 Feb 2024 Dragonboat Team meeting
24 Feb 2024 2024 Paddle for the Kids - Ladysmith Harbour
18 Feb 2024 2024 Paddle for the Kids - Sooke Basin
13 Feb 2024 Executive Board Meeting
11 Feb 2024 Hunt for Herring!
10 Feb 2024 Private Event
10 Feb 2024 2024 Paddle for the Kids - Saanich Inlet
06 Feb 2024 Herring and Nature in the City
04 Feb 2024 2024 Peninsula Paddle for the Kids Kick-off
27 Jan 2024 Executive Board Retreat
22 Jan 2024 Private Event
09 Jan 2024 VCKC Executive Board Meeting
01 Jan 2024 New Year’s Day Social Paddle
25 Dec 2023 Christmas Day Paddle
21 Dec 2023 Holiday Light Up Paddle Parade and Potluck
14 Nov 2023 Dragonboat Team Dryland training
07 Nov 2023 Dragonboat Team Dryland training
31 Oct 2023 Halloween social
24 Oct 2023 Dragonboat Team Dryland training
17 Oct 2023 Dragonboat Team Dryland training
03 Oct 2023 Dragonboat Team Dryland training
29 Sep 2023 Private Event
26 Sep 2023 Dragonboat Team Dryland training
23 Sep 2023 BGCA Gorge Waterway Clean Up - VCKC Member participation
21 Sep 2023 Thursday Night SUP *note new time*
15 Sep 2023 Dragonboat Team Season End Celebration
15 Sep 2023 Friday Afternoon SUP
24 Aug 2023 Thursday Night SUP
12 Aug 2023 Dragonboat Team BBQ
10 Aug 2023 Thursday Night SUP
08 Aug 2023 VCKC Hats 2023 Edition for purchase
03 Aug 2023 Thursday Night SUP
29 Jul 2023 Camp Shawnigan Tour
27 Jul 2023 Thursday Night SUP
22 Jul 2023 Dragon Boat Skills Clinic - Event cancelled
19 Jul 2023 Saanich Gorge Waterway Music Concert
16 Jul 2023 Paddle for Norm
12 Jul 2023 CANCELLED: GTCA Event - Open Mic Night
10 Jul 2023 Club Orientation
07 Jul 2023 VCKC Hats 2023 Edition for purchase
01 Jul 2023 Strawberry Tea
19 Jun 2023 Parking Lot Closed until midday Tuesday
17 Jun 2023 Surfrider Meeting (Private Event)
08 Jun 2023 Thursday Night SUP
06 Jun 2023 RE-Scheduled! Celebrating Mark Sondheim
04 Jun 2023 Safety Day 2023 Registration
01 Jun 2023 Thursday Night SUP
26 May 2023 Riptide OC6 team potluck
20 May 2023 Intro to SUP
18 May 2023 Thursday Night SUP
16 May 2023 Dragonboat Team BBQ
11 May 2023 Thursday Night SUP
04 May 2023 Thursday Night SUP
23 Apr 2023 Private Event
05 Apr 2023 Antarctica! Back-to-back presentations!
26 Mar 2023 Paddle for the Kids - Discovery & Chatham Islands
18 Mar 2023 Paddle for the Kids - Saanich Inlet
11 Mar 2023 Paddle for the Kids - Race Rocks
05 Mar 2023 Maple Bay - Cowichan Bay
25 Feb 2023 Private Event
25 Feb 2023 Paddle for the Kids - Sidney - Gulf Islands National Park
19 Feb 2023 Paddle for the Kids - Ladysmith Harbour
11 Feb 2023 Paddle for the Kids - Sooke Basin
06 Feb 2023 Dragonboat 2023 Season Info Meeting
05 Feb 2023 2023 Peninsula Paddle for the Kids Kick-off
01 Feb 2023 Paddling Presentations - 1) Canoeing the Wind River, Yukon and 2) Canoeing Canada's Historic Rideau Canal Waterway
18 Jan 2023 GWI Meeting
18 Dec 2022 GTCA Lights on the Gorge
13 Dec 2022 VCKC Executive Meeting
10 Dec 2022 VCKC Christmas Paddle and Potluck Party
26 Nov 2022 Big Canoe Day Trip - Sidney - Piers Island
08 Nov 2022 VCKC Executive Meeting
11 Oct 2022 VCKC Executive Meeting
27 Sep 2022 Tuesday Social
13 Sep 2022 VCKC Executive Meeting
08 Sep 2022 Bon Meeting
25 Aug 2022 Bon Meeting
17 Aug 2022 Summer Social
18 Jul 2022 Summer Social - Potluck and Barbeque
16 Jul 2022 Riptide Potluck
13 Jul 2022 Sunset Socializer
07 Jul 2022 Bon Meeting
01 Jul 2022 Strawberry Tea - Gorge Canada Day 2022
24 Jun 2022 Kayak and Big Canoe - Overnight Camping trip
14 Jun 2022 VCKC Executive Meeting
05 Jun 2022 Big Canoe Day Trip - Saanich Inlet
04 Jun 2022 40th Anniversary Paddle for the Kids Gala and Potluck Dinner!
17 May 2022 Yukon River Trip - Canoe Director Louise
15 May 2022 Restart the Gorge 2022
10 May 2022 VCKC Executive Meeting
12 Apr 2022 VCKC Executive Meeting
17 Mar 2022 Welcome Back to General Meetings!
15 Mar 2022 Treasurer Election
13 Mar 2022 Voyageur Paddle for the Kids - Sooke Basin
08 Mar 2022 VCKC Executive Meeting
06 Mar 2022 2022 Peninsula Paddle for the Kids Kick-off
21 Feb 2022 CANCELED: Gorge Herring Field Trip
08 Feb 2022 VCKC Executive Monthly Meeting
25 Jan 2022 VCKC 2022 AGM
18 Jan 2022 Zoom Practice Session for 2022 AGM
15 Aug 2021 Restart the Gorge!
01 Jun 2021 VCKC COVID 19 Protocol Orientation
22 May 2021 VCKC COVID 19 Protocol Orientation
13 May 2021 VCKC COVID 19 Protocol Orientation
08 May 2021 VCKC COVID 19 Protocol Orientation
24 Apr 2021 VCKC COVID 19 Protocol Orientation
20 Apr 2021 VCKC COVID 19 Protocol Orientation
17 Apr 2021 VCKC COVID 19 Protocol Orientation
10 Apr 2021 VCKC COVID 19 Protocol Orientation
07 Apr 2021 Yukon Canoe Trip - Canoe Director Louise
06 Apr 2021 VCKC COVID 19 Protocol Orientation
27 Mar 2021 VCKC COVID 19 Protocol Orientation
09 Jan 2021 VCKC COVID 19 Protocol Orientation
06 Jan 2021 Zoom Practice for AGM
14 Nov 2020 VCKC COVID 19 Protocol Orientation
07 Nov 2020 VCKC COVID 19 Protocol Orientation
07 Nov 2020 VCKC COVID 19 Protocol Orientation
29 Oct 2020 VCKC COVID 19 Protocol Orientation
22 Oct 2020 VCKC COVID 19 Protocol Orientation
10 Oct 2020 VCKC COVID 19 Protocol Orientation
10 Oct 2020 VCKC COVID 19 Protocol Orientation
10 Oct 2020 VCKC COVID 19 Protocol Orientation
29 Sep 2020 VCKC COVID 19 Protocol Orientation
21 Sep 2020 VCKC COVID 19 Protocol Orientation
09 Sep 2020 VCKC COVID 19 Protocol Orientation
27 Aug 2020 VCKC Reopening Protocol Orientation
13 Aug 2020 SUP Session
11 Aug 2020 VCKC Reopening Protocol Orientation
23 Jul 2020 VCKC Reopening Protocol Orientation
21 Jul 2020 VCKC Reopening Protocol Orientation
21 Jul 2020 VCKC Reopening Protocol Orientation
18 Jul 2020 SUP Session - Saturday morning
16 Jul 2020 SUP Session - Thursday evening
16 Jul 2020 VCKC Reopening Protocol Orientation
14 Jul 2020 VCKC Reopening Protocol Orientation
11 Jul 2020 VCKC Reopening Protocol Orientation
05 Jul 2020 VCKC Reopening Protocol Orientation - SUP
04 Apr 2020 2020 Wake Up The Gorge - Cancelled
17 Mar 2020 [Postponed] Paddling Presentation - Middle-Age Angst in the Sayward
03 Mar 2020 Paddling and Health Presentation
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