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    • 26 Mar 2024
    • 30 May 2024
    • VCKC Clubhouse and Gorge Waterway
    Register

    If you're interested in taking Paddle Canada Sea Kayak Level 1 course please register for this event to express your interest. This is the wait list for VCKC members interested in taking this course. Once we have a group interested we will then schedule course dates, arrange for payment of course fees etc. 

    For more details on what is covered in Sea Kayak Level 1 course, please go to Paddle Canada's website HERE 

    Once a course has been scheduled you will have the opportunity to register for it. Potential registration is based on the length of time you have been on the waitlist. We are trying to ensure that the process is fair to all members. To guarantee your spot in the confirmed course date you must pay the invoice when registering for a course (NOT NOW).

    • 29 Mar 2024
    • 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    • Clubhouse Main floor


    • 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!

    • 06 Apr 2024
    • 8:00 AM
    • 07 Apr 2024
    • 5:00 PM
    • Victoria Canoe & Kayak Club, 355 Gorge Rd W, Victoria, BC V9A 1M9
    Wake Up the Gorge 2024

    Wake Up The Gorge is the VCKC club's annual weekend of racing for OC6 Outrigger canoes and Small Boats. It kicks off the racing season for many of the Victoria and area paddling clubs who use the Gorge Waterway for racing.

    In 2024 WUTG will be held on April 6-7 (OC6 on the 6th and small boats on the 7th).

    Objectives: To unite the Outrigger and Paddling community through Racing, Competition and Friendship.

    Where: At the Victoria Canoe & Kayak Club, 355 Gorge Rd W, Victoria, BC V9A 1M9 (see map). We are located on the beautiful Gorge Waterway.

    When: April 6-7, 2024

    Time: Clubhouse opens 8am, Races start 9am, (ends before 5pm)


    FEES

    OC6
      

    Small Boats (OC1-2, MC1-2, kayak, SUP, surfski)
       

    * registration fee includes a lunch ticket


    Registration

    Online registration for the OC6 (Saturday) race will be closed as of midnight March 20th. Please contact the registrar after that: wutgregistrar@vckc.ca

    Registration for Small Boats remains open until race April 7th.

    OC6 teams should be able to Huli and self rescue. If there is a novice team who has not done a Huli, or participants are not able to re-enter the boat, then the racing organizer and the safety boat must know ahead of time

    CORA OC6 definition of Open “Open” shall be those paddlers who are of any age. (note that this is different for small boat races)

    Waivers:  All team members must sign the VCKC waiver form.  Click here to review and print the required form. Completed waivers can be scanned and emailed to wutgregistrar@vckc.ca or handed to the WUTG registrar at the event. It helps to speed up the registration process if all team members have signed a waiver prior to race day.

    *Notes:

    1.  Our insurance requires that all participants must be CORA members. Membership is available via the CORA website.  An annual membership ($30 for adults and $10 for juniors) is valid for all races in the current year.  You must register with CORA in advance of the race. Please show proof of CORA membership at the onsite registration desk.

    ONE DAY CORA REGISTRATION can be purchased in advance by going to website   CORA - Canadian Outrigger Racing Association - Share our passion for outrigger canoe racing. clicking on the JOIN US TAB  , and then ONE DAY MEMBERSHIP from the dropdown.

    CORA race rules

    2.   Individuals may participate on only one team within a race type (i.e. one senior woman's team, one senior men's team).  Exception:  A paddler is allowed to be on a mixed team and a single-gender team within one race type; separate registrations are needed for this.

    3. For Small Boats races, adult paddlers and crews must now ‘race their age’ and may not race in a younger age division. So Open for Small Boats is not "any age", it's those between 19-39 in the year of the race, and Masters 40 is those between 40 and 49 in the year of the race, etc. Only one competitor is needed for an age category to be awarded a prize.

    4.   Teams must include a qualified steersperson, who has experience with buoy turns, and must attend a WUTG Safety Briefing.

    5.   All team members must have submitted a signed waiver in order to paddle.

    6.   Parking is limited: Please park only in designated areas. Please DO NOT park directly in front or behind the commercial establishments on the NW corner of Gorge and Tillicum.  Parking Map

    7.   Food will be available for all competitors. Additional food will be available by donation: home made chilli, soup, hot chocolate, coffee, tea, fruit, baked goods.

    Saturday APRIL 6 - OC6 Races  

    OC6 races start at 9am.

    Two heats of 1000 meters in two lanes around buoy at 500 Meters (one turn (this is a change!). Each team's time total will result in awards for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place in the following categories.

     Juniors - paddlers who are under the age of 18 at the time of WUTG and who will not turn 19 in 2024.

    Categories: Women, Men, Mixed and Junior

    Divisions of:

    Open (any age) 

    Age 40-49

    Age 50+ (Paddlers who are at least 50 years of age in 2024, or who will turn 50 within this calendar year)

    Sunday April 7th - Small Boat Races  

    The Race Director will determine which events to hold based on registrations and interest (minimum of one competitor per category).  Race categories: Junior, Adult Men, Adult Women, Mixed and Open (20-39) plus Senior Women, Senior Men, Senior Mixed - age groupings by decade from 40+ .  Small boats include: (Marathon Canoe (MC1/MC2), Outrigger Canoe (OC 1/OC2), K1, Surfski and Stand Up Paddleboard (SUP).

    Small Boat Races - Morning - race start 9am.

    This race is for OC1, OC2, (all open water small boats). The course is approx. 10km and If the currents allow the race course will start at VCKC out and under Tillicum Bridge to West Bay Marine and returning to VCKC.  Click here for the West Bay Marina Race Map.

    If the currents under Tillicum Bridge makes this impossible, then the race wil take place in the Gorge Waterway and Portage Islet. (two loops of a 5.0 km course) Awards to be presented at the clubhouse after the race.

    Marathon race (MC1) - Race starts after lunch (open to all paddlers who wish to race in protected water).

    Marathon race (MC2) - Race starts after rest period after the singles race.

    The afternoon race course will be approx. 10km in the Gorge Waterway and Portage Inlet, there will be buoy turns. (two loops of a 5.0 km course) Awards will be presented at the clubhouse following the race.

    *there will be a mandatory race briefing for both races 15 minutes prior to racing.

    Afternoon small boat race map

    Click here to view the April 6/7th race schedule (when it's ready.)


    • 08 Apr 2024
    • 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
    • Clubhouse

    Place holder event. Finalizing details, then proper event will be set up for registration.

    • 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).



    • 10 Apr 2024
    • 7:00 PM
    • VCKC Clubhouse


    • 11 Apr 2024
    • 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
    • Clubhouse Office

    Dock Committee Meeting, in office (will not conflict with Canoe Theory Class)

    • 11 Apr 2024
    • 14 Apr 2024
    • 2 sessions
    • VCKC Clubhouse
    Register

    Canoe Lakewater - Basic Tandem

    This course is $30. Please register online now to secure your spot. You will not pay until two weeks before the course date when you receive an email reminder and invoice.

    There will be a theory session on the Thursday night in the clubhouse followed by a water session on the Gorge Sunday beside the clubhouse  

    Start all your paddling adventures with this introductory course. Whether you are a first-time paddler or with some prior experience, discover the essential skills, manoeuvres and knowledge to safely paddle a tandem (two-person) canoe, either from the bow (front) or stern (back).

    Capsizes and 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. 

    Topics include:

        Canoes, paddles, PFDs and other gear

        Paddling positions and boat trim

        Launching and landing

        Forward, stopping and reverse paddling

        Basic turns while paddling forward

        Spins and sideslip manoeuvres

        Storing and waterproofing gear

        Canoeing safety guidelines and equipment

        Handling waves and wind

        Capsizes and rescues

    Our certified instructors deliver the Recreational Canoeing Association of British Columbia’s (RCABC) Basic Tandem course in a full-day session held on the Gorge waterway near the VCKC clubhouse.

    All canoeing gear can be provided, however you are encouraged to bring your own equipment if you have it.

    PREREQUISITE
    You must be a club member to take a course, you will not be able to register until you have logged into the website.

    Course-specific details will be sent by the instructor before the course.

    The instructors will be Dan Walker dangeo@shaw.ca , 250-858-3315.

    and David Dorosz David.dorosz@shaw.ca , 250-508-2030.


    If you have any further questions, please feel free to contact the VCKC Canoe Director - canoe@vckc.ca


    • 13 Apr 2024
    • 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
    • VCKC Clubhouse
    Register

    Canoe Lakewater - Advanced Solo

    This course is $40. Please register online now to secure your spot. You will not pay until two weeks before the course date when you receive an email reminder and invoice.

    Take your paddling to the next level. You’ll first learn advanced strokes and maneuvers then practice them on a solo circuit on a fixed course. You will be able to demonstrate mastery via precise maneuvering by perfecting stokes on the circuit.

    Capsizes and 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. 

    Topics include:

        Advanced stokes - box, pitch, Canadian, …

        Cross bow draws

        Running sideslips

        Weight turns

        Inside & outside circles and figure eights

        Sharp forward & reverse turns

        Bracing strokes

        Canoe history

    Our certified instructors deliver the Recreational Canoeing Association of British Columbia’s (RCABC) Advanced Solo course in a full-day session normally held on the Gorge waterway near the VCKC clubhouse.

    All canoeing gear can be provided, however you are encouraged to bring your own equipment if you have it.

    PREREQUISITE –  Lakewater Advanced Tandem and Lakewater Basic Solo

    Please register online now to secure your spot. You can delay paying until one week before the course date; a payment reminder email will be sent at that time.

    Course-specific details will be sent by the instructor one week before the course.

    If you have any further questions, please feel free to contact the VCKC Canoe Director - canoe@vckc.ca

    • 13 Apr 2024
    • 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM

    Place holder event. Confirming details, then will publish full event with registration. 

    • 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 

    • 19 Apr 2024
    • 12:30 PM
    • 21 Apr 2024
    • 3:00 PM

    Recreation Canoeing Association of British Columbia - Annual Canoe Festival


    It will take place in Camp Kawkawa, Hope, BC. The estimated cost will be $200-260 which includes food, accommodation, and all canoe clinics. Last year accommodation was tenting or 12+ person segregated dormitories.  Registration opens on March 1st, 2024 and there will be an early bird discount until March 20th, 2024.


    Become an RCABC member with a paddler's membership for $15.

     https://bccanoe.com/members/signup.php


    Check their webpage https://bccanoe.com/community/annual-canoe-festival

    or their Facebook page  Canoe Fest and AGMfacebook.com for updated info as it becomes available.


    Ellie James  safety@vckc.ca 


    James McBeath: canoe@vckc.ca 


    • 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
    • 68
    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.


    • 25 Apr 2024
    • 28 Apr 2024
    • 2 sessions
    • VCKC Clubhouse
    Register

    Canoe Moving Water Basic Tandem

    This course is $120. Please register online now to secure your spot. You will not pay until two weeks before the course date when you receive an email reminder and invoice.

    There will be a theory session on the Thursday night in the clubhouse. The water session will be on a river away from the clubhouse.

    Become a river canoeist! Learn about the nature of rivers, how to prepare & manage for the challenges of moving water, and what to do when things don't go as planned.

    Topics include:

        Safety equipment, flotation and outfitting a canoe

        Managing river hazards

        Advanced strokes & braces

        Entering and exiting eddies

        Ferrying to cross the river

        River reading and group travel

        Rescues and swimming in rapids 

        Environmental and access concerns

    Our certified instructors deliver the Recreational Canoeing Association of British Columbia’s (RCABC) Tandem Moving Water course on a local island river over a weekend.

    All canoeing gear can be provided, however you are welcome to bring your own equipment if you have it.  All paddlers require a dry- or wet suit and a helmet, these can be rented in town. Georgia of Coastal Bliss in the Cowichan Valley, 250-715-0034 or coastalbliss@shaw.ca, has been very available to rent equipment early in the morning.

    PREREQUISITE – RCABC Lakewater Basic Tandem (or proof of equivalent). You must be a club member to take a course, you will not be able to register until you have logged into the website.

    Please register online now to secure your spot. 

    Note that dates may change to ensure safe water levels.

    Course-specific details will be sent by the instructor one week before the course.

    If you have questions, please feel free to contact the Canoe Program Director.

    Regards,

    Canoe Program Director

    canoe@vckc.ca 

    • 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

    • 28 Apr 2024
    • 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
    • Clubhouse and Gorge Waterway

    Place holder event. Finalizing details, then proper event will be set up for registration.


    • 04 May 2024
    • 9:30 AM
    • 05 May 2024
    • 5:00 PM
    Registration is closed

    VCKC’s ANNUAL RUNNING OF THE COW – May 4 - 5, 2024

    Location: Cowichan River

    Camping: Stoltz Pool Boat Ramp area

    Registration opens  April 1st, 2024.

    The campout is for all club members and guests. The river paddle is open to anyone with Moving Water Basic Tandem certification or equivalent. 

    VCKC will be holding its Annual “Running of the Cow” this year on Saturday May 4th to Sunday May 5th. This is a two-day moving water event where we paddle the Cowichan River, from the Lake all the way down to bridge at Trans Canada Highway – river water levels permitting. This is open to all VCKC members who have completed the Moving Water Basic Tandem course or equivalent. Club members may also join us just for camping, as it's a great place to hike and bike in the area.


    Camping will be available free for members and guests at the Stoltz Pool Boat Ramp at Cowichan River Provincial Park on Friday May 3rd to Sunday morning, May 5th. Additional trailer space is available in the adjacent overflow, or in the campground.


    On Saturday we will start at the weir at Cowichan Lake at about 10AM and paddle to the takeout just above Skutz Falls. There we will enjoy a dinner and a great evening around the campfire. Campers will pack up by 11 AM Sunday morning May 5th and paddlers will complete the paddle.

    Saturday night dinner is open to all VCKC members and guests from other clubs.

    VCKC also invites all moving water paddlers in the area to the Cowichan River that weekend to celebrate the last great weekend of river paddling before the summer low water levels set in (well hopefully there will be a few more).


    If you are interested in attending, contact:

    James McBeath: canoe@vckc.ca or

    Joe Boyd: joeboyd@telus.ca 

    • 23 May 2024
    • 26 May 2024
    • 2 sessions
    • VCKC Clubhouse
    Register

    Canoe Lakewater - Basic Tandem

    This course is $30. Please register online now to secure your spot. You will not pay until two weeks before the course date when you receive an email reminder and invoice.

    There will be a theory session on the Thursday night in the clubhouse followed by a water session on the Gorge Sunday beside the clubhouse  

    Start all your paddling adventures with this introductory course. Whether you are a first-time paddler or with some prior experience, discover the essential skills, manoeuvres and knowledge to safely paddle a tandem (two-person) canoe, either from the bow (front) or stern (back).

    Capsizes and 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. 

    Topics include:

        Canoes, paddles, PFDs and other gear

        Paddling positions and boat trim

        Launching and landing

        Forward, stopping and reverse paddling

        Basic turns while paddling forward

        Spins and sideslip manoeuvres

        Storing and waterproofing gear

        Canoeing safety guidelines and equipment

        Handling waves and wind

        Capsizes and rescues 

    Our certified instructors deliver the Recreational Canoeing Association of British Columbia’s (RCABC) Basic Tandem course in a full-day session held on the Gorge waterway near the VCKC clubhouse.

    All canoeing gear can be provided, however you are encouraged to bring your own equipment if you have it.

    PREREQUISITE
    You must be a club member to take a course, you will not be able to register until you have logged into the website.

    Course-specific details will be sent by the instructor before the course.


    If you have any further questions, please feel free to contact the VCKC Canoe Director - canoe@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. 

    • 12 Jun 2024
    • 16 Jun 2024
    • 3 sessions
    • VCKC Clubhouse
    Register

    Canoe - Ocean Canoeing

    This course is $120. Please register online now to secure your spot. You will not pay until two weeks before the course date when you receive an email reminder and invoice.

    Experience canoeing on the ocean. Learn how to manage typical sea conditions such as currents, tides, and weather on coastal waters. After this course you’ll be able to paddle on your own maritime adventures.  

    This two-part course begins with 6 hours of classroom work spread over 2 evenings that will give you the knowledge to prepare & plan for trips. 

    In the second part of the course, you will be applying your knowledge in a two-day group trip on the ocean. [If you don't want to take part in the overnight trip, the instructor(s) will try to arrange a day trip at a time that suit participants: this will lead to a lower level of certification.

    Topics include:        

         Understanding weather, currents, tides & waves

         Navigation charts, course plotting and compass use

         Loading and trimming a canoe to handle wind and waves

         Safety gear and regulations

         Environmental concerns and Leave No Trace ethics

         Trip planning and leadership 

    Our certified instructors deliver the Recreational Canoeing Association of British Columbia’s (RCABC) Ocean Canoeing course and the Paddle Canada Intermediate Coastal Canoeing course; which involves a capsize and rescue session. 

    This course requires the purchasing of a chart and compass. Purchase the course textbook 'Freedom of the Seas Vol 1.Navigation, Sea State & Weather - A Paddler's Manual' is strongly recommended. Personal camping gear is required for the course trip.

    Some canoeing gear can be provided, however you are strongly encouraged to bring your own canoe & equipment so that you’ll gain first-hand knowledge of how it performs for ocean tripping.

    The ocean trip is usually paddled in tandem canoes. If you need a paddling partner, every effort will be made to find one for you.

    PREREQUISITE – RCABC Lakewater Basic Solo or equivalent. Paddle Canada Intermediate Lakewater. You need to be a proficient paddler as this course’s focus is on the tripping skills and not basic paddling taught in other courses.       

    Course-specific details and classroom dates will be sent in advance by the instructor Jay Crowley (crowley.jay@gmail.com).                

    If you have any further questions, please feel free to contact

    Jay Crowley - crowley.jay@gmail.com or

    VCKC Canoe Director - canoe@vckc.ca 

    Canoe Program Director

    canoe@vckc.ca 

    • 25 Jul 2024
    • 27 Jul 2024
    • 2 sessions
    • VCKC Clubhouse
    Register

    Canoe Lakewater 1 - Basic Tandem for People who Identify as Women, Non-Binary, or Gender Diverse.

    This course is $30. Please register online now to secure your spot. You will not pay until two weeks before the course date when you receive an email reminder and invoice.

    There will be a theory session on the Thursday night in the clubhouse followed by a water session on the Gorge Sunday beside the clubhouse  

    Start all your paddling adventures with this introductory course. Whether you are a first-time paddler or with some prior experience, discover the essential skills, manoeuvres and knowledge to safely paddle a tandem (two-person) canoe, either from the bow (front) or stern (back).

    Topics include:

        Canoes, paddles, PFDs and other gear

        Paddling positions and boat trim

        Launching and landing

        Forward, stopping and reverse paddling

        Basic turns while paddling forward

        Spins and sideslip manoeuvres

        Storing and waterproofing gear

        Canoeing safety guidelines and equipment

        Handling waves and wind

        Capsizes and rescues (Wet/Dry suit recommended)

    Our certified instructors deliver the Recreational Canoeing Association of British Columbia’s (RCABC) Basic Tandem course in a full-day session held on the Gorge waterway near the VCKC clubhouse.

    All canoeing gear can be provided, however you are encouraged to bring your own equipment if you have it.

    PREREQUISITE
    You must be a club member to take a course, you will not be able to register until you have logged into the website.


    The instructor will be Hélène Poulin. Course-specific details will be sent by the instructor before the course.


    If you have any further questions, please feel free to contact the VCKC Canoe Director - canoe@vckc.ca


    • 12 Sep 2024
    • 14 Sep 2024
    • 2 sessions
    • VCKC Clubhouse
    Register

    Canoe Lakewater - Basic Tandem

    This course is $30. Please register online now to secure your spot. You will not pay until two weeks before the course date when you receive an email reminder and invoice.

    There will be a theory session on the Thursday night in the clubhouse followed by a water session on the Gorge Sunday beside the clubhouse  

    Start all your paddling adventures with this introductory course. Whether you are a first-time paddler or with some prior experience, discover the essential skills, manoeuvres and knowledge to safely paddle a tandem (two-person) canoe, either from the bow (front) or stern (back).

    Capsizes and 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. 

    Topics include:

        Canoes, paddles, PFDs and other gear

        Paddling positions and boat trim

        Launching and landing

        Forward, stopping and reverse paddling

        Basic turns while paddling forward

        Spins and sideslip manoeuvres

        Storing and waterproofing gear

        Canoeing safety guidelines and equipment

        Handling waves and wind

        Capsizes and rescues 

    Our certified instructors deliver the Recreational Canoeing Association of British Columbia’s (RCABC) Basic Tandem course in a full-day session held on the Gorge waterway near the VCKC clubhouse.

    All canoeing gear can be provided, however you are encouraged to bring your own equipment if you have it.

    PREREQUISITE
    You must be a club member to take a course, you will not be able to register until you have logged into the website.

    Course-specific details will be sent by the instructor before the course.


    If you have any further questions, please feel free to contact the VCKC Canoe Director - canoe@vckc.ca


    • 22 Sep 2024
    • 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
    • VCKC Clubhouse
    Register

    Canoe Lakewater - Advanced Tandem

    This course is $40. Please register online now to secure your spot. You will not pay until two weeks before the course date when you receive an email reminder and invoice.

    If the course is full, add your name to the waitlist. We will add another course when numbers warrant. 

    Refine your skills and teamwork to quickly and efficiently paddle a tandem canoe in any direction. Master linking paddling manoeuvres together smoothly and efficiently to enhance your ability and enjoyment of canoeing. 

    Capsizes and 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. 

    Topics include:

        Running and regular sideslips

        Extended straight line paddling

        Sharp forward & reverse turns

        Bracing strokes

        Advanced tandem rescues (Wet/Dry suit recommended)

        Ropes and knots

        Canoe repair

        Handling wind and waves

    Our certified instructors deliver the Recreational Canoeing Association of British Columbia’s (RCABC) Advanced Tandem course in a full-day session normally held on the Gorge waterway near the VCKC clubhouse.

    All canoeing gear can be provided, however you are encouraged to bring your own equipment if you have it.

    PREREQUISITE – RCABC Canoe Lakewater Basic Tandem.   You must be a club member to take a course, you will not be able to register until you have logged into the website.

    Course-specific details will be sent by the instructor one week before the course.

    If you have any further questions, please feel free to contact the VCKC Canoe Program Director

    Canoe Program Director

    canoe@vckc.ca 


    • 29 Sep 2024
    • 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
    • VCKC Clubhouse
    Register

    Canoe Lakewater - Basic Solo

    This course is $35. Please register online now to secure your spot. You will not pay until two weeks before the course date when you receive an email reminder and invoice.

    Learn to paddle a canoe by yourself, even in windy and rough conditions. You’ll adapt the paddling stokes learned in the Level 1 Tandem course to solo paddling while sitting in the centre of a canoe. You’ll gain independence as you enhance your understanding of how a canoe responds to each paddle stroke. By completing this course you’ll be able to branch out to the other courses the club offers, such as ocean tripping and the advanced tandem and solo courses

    Capsizes and 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. .

    Topics include:

        Solo paddling positions and trim

        Pivot point

        Extending your strokes for better control

        Solo spins and sideslips

        Self-rescues (Wet/dry suit recommended)

        Effective reverse paddling

        Introduction to environmental ethics

        Access concerns

    Our certified instructors deliver the Recreational Canoeing Association of British Columbia’s (RCABC) Lakewater - Basic Solo in a full-day session normally held on the Gorge waterway near the VCKC clubhouse.

    All canoeing gear can be provided, however you are encouraged to bring your own equipment if you have it.

    PREREQUISITE – RCABC Lakewater Basic Tandem or equivalent.  You must be a club member to take a course, you will not be able to register until you have logged into the website.

    Course-specific details will be sent by the instructor one week before the course.

    If you have any further questions, please feel free to contact the VCKC Canoe Director - canoe@vckc.ca 

    • 06 Oct 2024
    • 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
    • VCKC Clubhouse
    Register

    Canoe Lakewater - Advanced Solo

    This course is $40. Please register online now to secure your spot. You will not pay until two weeks before the course date when you receive an email reminder and invoice.

    Take your paddling to the next level. You’ll first learn advanced strokes and maneuvers then practice them on a solo circuit on a fixed course. You will be able to demonstrate mastery via precise maneuvering by perfecting stokes on the circuit.

    Capsizes and 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. 

    Topics include:

        Advanced stokes - box, pitch, Canadian, …

        Cross bow draws

        Running sideslips

        Weight turns

        Inside & outside circles and figure eights

        Sharp forward & reverse turns

        Bracing strokes

        Canoe history

    Our certified instructors deliver the Recreational Canoeing Association of British Columbia’s (RCABC) Advanced Solo course in a full-day session normally held on the Gorge waterway near the VCKC clubhouse.

    All canoeing gear can be provided, however you are encouraged to bring your own equipment if you have it.

    PREREQUISITE –  Lakewater Advanced Tandem and Lakewater Basic Solo

    Please register online now to secure your spot. You can delay paying until one week before the course date; a payment reminder email will be sent at that time.

    Course-specific details will be sent by the instructor one week before the course.

    If you have any further questions, please feel free to contact the VCKC Canoe Director - canoe@vckc.ca 

    • 24 Oct 2024
    • 27 Oct 2024
    • 2 sessions
    • VCKC Clubhouse
    Register

    Canoe Moving Water Basic Tandem

    This course is $120. Please register online now to secure your spot. You will not pay until two weeks before the course date when you receive an email reminder and invoice.

    There will be a theory session on the Thursday night in the clubhouse. The water session will be on a river away from the clubhouse.

    Become a river canoeist! Learn about the nature of rivers, how to prepare & manage for the challenges of moving water, and what to do when things don't go as planned.

    Topics include:

        Safety equipment, flotation and outfitting a canoe

        Managing river hazards

        Advanced strokes & braces

        Entering and exiting eddies

        Ferrying to cross the river

        River reading and group travel

        Rescues and swimming in rapids 

        Environmental and access concerns

    Our certified instructors deliver the Recreational Canoeing Association of British Columbia’s (RCABC) Tandem Moving Water course on a local island river over a weekend.

    All canoeing gear can be provided, however you are welcome to bring your own equipment if you have it.  All paddlers require a dry- or wet suit and a helmet, these can be rented in town.Georgia of Coastal Bliss in the Cowichan Valley, 250-715-0034 or coastalbliss@shaw.ca, has been very available to rent equipment early in the morning.

    PREREQUISITE – RCABC Lakewater Basic Tandem (or proof of equivalent). You must be a club member to take a course, you will not be able to register until you have logged into the website.

    Please register online now to secure your spot. 

    Note that dates may change to ensure safe water levels.

    Course-specific details will be sent by the instructor one week before the course.

    If you have questions, please feel free to contact the Canoe Program Director.

    Regards,

    Canoe Program Director

    canoe@vckc.ca 

Past events

24 Mar 2024 Dragon Boat - Learn to Paddle
23 Mar 2024 PADDLE FOR THE KIDS 2024
17 Mar 2024 2024 Paddle for the Kids - Sidney - Gulf Islands National Park
12 Mar 2024 VCKC Executive Board Meeting
11 Mar 2024 Canoe Instructor Meeting
09 Mar 2024 2024 Paddle for the Kids - Race Rocks
08 Mar 2024 Wake Up the Gorge Volunteers meeting
07 Mar 2024 Canoe Lakewater - Basic Tandem , maximum 16
05 Mar 2024 Tides and Currents
03 Mar 2024 2024 Paddle for the Kids - Maple Bay
02 Mar 2024 Paddle Canada Intermediate Big Canoe Leader Course
01 Mar 2024 Canoe Director Meeting
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
13 Feb 2024 Kayak Planning Mtg
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
21 Jan 2024 RCABC Advance Big Canoe Leader Course
17 Jan 2024 GWI Meeting
09 Jan 2024 VCKC Executive Board Meeting
04 Jan 2024 PFTK Planning 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
12 Dec 2023 VCKC Executive Meeting
07 Dec 2023 Kayak Instructors Meeting (Private event upstairs)
30 Nov 2023 BIG CANOE Trip planning discussion
24 Nov 2023 Riptide OC6 Team Potluck
23 Nov 2023 Presentation for the Fort Assiniboine Bicentennial Brigade
21 Nov 2023 VCKC Executive Meeting
14 Nov 2023 Dragonboat Team Dryland training
13 Nov 2023 Fort Assiniboine Bicentennial presentation private planning event
11 Nov 2023 Remembrance Day Paddle on the Cowichan River
07 Nov 2023 Dragonboat Team Dryland training
05 Nov 2023 Paddle Canada Intermediate Big Canoe Leader Course
04 Nov 2023 House and Grounds Fall Clean-Up
01 Nov 2023 A Knotty Evening
31 Oct 2023 Halloween social
24 Oct 2023 Dragonboat Team Dryland training
22 Oct 2023 UVSP Canoe Program Event
17 Oct 2023 Dragonboat Team Dryland training
17 Oct 2023 Members interested in having their names on a list for Moving Water Eddy Hoppers!!!
10 Oct 2023 VCKC Executive Meeting
08 Oct 2023 Paddle Canada Basic Sea Kayak Course
04 Oct 2023 Basic Sea Kayaking Theory Night (Participants only)
03 Oct 2023 Dragonboat Team Dryland training
01 Oct 2023 Canoe Lakewater 3 - Advanced Tandem
30 Sep 2023 OC1 Introduction Course
29 Sep 2023 Private Event
26 Sep 2023 Dragonboat Team Dryland training
26 Sep 2023 Basic Canoe Practice
24 Sep 2023 Canoe Lakewater 2 - Basic Solo
23 Sep 2023 BGCA Gorge Waterway Clean Up - VCKC Member participation
21 Sep 2023 Thursday Night SUP *note new time*
19 Sep 2023 Dragon Boat - Learn to Paddle
17 Sep 2023 Canoe Lakewater 1 - Basic Tandem
16 Sep 2023 OC1 Introduction Course
15 Sep 2023 Dragonboat Team Season End Celebration
15 Sep 2023 Friday Afternoon SUP
12 Sep 2023 VCKC Executive Meeting
09 Sep 2023 Paddle For Health
06 Sep 2023 VCKC POTLUCK BBQ SEPT 6
24 Aug 2023 Thursday Night SUP
19 Aug 2023 Pier Island Trip
15 Aug 2023 Dragon Boat team debrief
14 Aug 2023 August VCKC Summer Potluck
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
26 Jul 2023 GWI Meeting
22 Jul 2023 Dragon Boat Skills Clinic - Event cancelled
19 Jul 2023 Saanich Gorge Waterway Music Concert
19 Jul 2023 Big Canoe Paddle to Concert on the Gorge
16 Jul 2023 Paddle for Norm
12 Jul 2023 CANCELLED: GTCA Event - Open Mic Night
10 Jul 2023 VCKC July Potluck
10 Jul 2023 Club Orientation
07 Jul 2023 VCKC Hats 2023 Edition for purchase
01 Jul 2023 Strawberry Tea
26 Jun 2023 Participant meeting for Athabasca Brigade.
24 Jun 2023 Paddle Canada Level 1 Sea-Kayak Course
23 Jun 2023 Celebrating Mark Sondheim potluck BBQ
20 Jun 2023 Paddle Canada level 1 Sea Kayaking Theory Night
19 Jun 2023 Parking Lot Closed until midday Tuesday
17 Jun 2023 Surfrider Meeting (Private Event)
17 Jun 2023 Canoe Lakewater 1 - Basic Tandem 4 Women, Non-Binary or Gender Diverse Individuals
14 Jun 2023 Trent Severn Brigade meeting
13 Jun 2023 VCKC Executive Meeting
13 Jun 2023 Big Canoe Program - Shoreline Middle School
12 Jun 2023 Big Canoe Stern Meeting
08 Jun 2023 Thursday Night SUP
06 Jun 2023 RE-Scheduled! Celebrating Mark Sondheim
04 Jun 2023 Safety Day 2023 Registration
03 Jun 2023 Basic Kayak Course
01 Jun 2023 Thursday Night SUP
01 Jun 2023 VCKC Executive Meeting
31 May 2023 Basic Sea Kayaking Theory Night (Participants only)
30 May 2023 Dragonboat Team Practice
27 May 2023 Canoe Lakewater 3 - Advanced Tandem
27 May 2023 Paddle Canada Level 1 Sea-Kayak Course
26 May 2023 Riptide OC6 team potluck
24 May 2023 Paddle Canada level 1 Sea Kayaking Theory Night
20 May 2023 Intro to SUP
20 May 2023 Canoe Lakewater 2 - Basic Solo
18 May 2023 Thursday Night SUP
16 May 2023 Dragonboat Team BBQ
13 May 2023 Canoe Lakewater 1 - Basic Tandem
13 May 2023 Basic Kayak Course
11 May 2023 Thursday Night SUP
10 May 2023 Basic Sea Kayaking Theory Night (Participants only)
09 May 2023 VCKC Executive Meeting
08 May 2023 VCKC Spring Pot Luck
07 May 2023 House and Grounds Spring Clean-Up
06 May 2023 Marine Radio Operators Course
05 May 2023 RUNNING of the COW
04 May 2023 Thursday Night SUP
01 May 2023 Canoe Practice Paddle Monday
30 Apr 2023 Canoe Lakewater 2 - Basic Solo
29 Apr 2023 Camp Shawnigan Work Party
29 Apr 2023 Basic Kayak Course
26 Apr 2023 Basic Sea Kayaking Theory Night (Participants only)
23 Apr 2023 Private Event
23 Apr 2023 Big Canoe Day Trip- Cancelled
22 Apr 2023 Canoe Lakewater 1 - Basic Tandem
17 Apr 2023 Big Canoe Monday Paddle Day
15 Apr 2023 Paddle Canada Level 1 Sea-Kayak Course
15 Apr 2023 Canoe Moving Water 1 - Tandem
13 Apr 2023 Dragonboat Team Potluck
12 Apr 2023 Film Crew using clubhouse
12 Apr 2023 Paddle Canada level 1 Sea Kayaking Theory Night
11 Apr 2023 VCKC Executive Meeting
10 Apr 2023 PFTK Debrief--CANCELLED
08 Apr 2023 Canoe Lakewater 3 - Advanced Tandem
06 Apr 2023 BIG CANOE PADDLE CANCELLED DUE TO WIND
05 Apr 2023 Antarctica! Back-to-back presentations!
05 Apr 2023 The Trent- Severn Waterway Brigade 2023
02 Apr 2023 RCABC Canoe Lakewater Instructor Course
01 Apr 2023 Voyageur Paddle for the Kids - The Big Day!
26 Mar 2023 Paddle for the Kids - Discovery & Chatham Islands
25 Mar 2023 Not the 2024 Wake Up The Gorge (WUTG)
23 Mar 2023 CANCELLED BIG CANOE DUE TO WIND
21 Mar 2023 2023 Fort Assiniboine Bicentennial Brigade - Pre-Registration
20 Mar 2023 Practice Paddle Day Monday for Canoes and Small Watercraft
19 Mar 2023 Canoe Lakewater 2 - Basic Solo
18 Mar 2023 Paddle for the Kids - Saanich Inlet
14 Mar 2023 VCKC Executive Meeting
12 Mar 2023 Canoe Lakewater 1 - Basic Tandem
11 Mar 2023 Paddle for the Kids - Race Rocks
07 Mar 2023 VCKC Brigade Trips Presentation
05 Mar 2023 Maple Bay - Cowichan Bay
27 Feb 2023 Canoe Instructor Meeting
26 Feb 2023 Dragonboat Practice
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
18 Feb 2023 Dragon Boat - Learn to Paddle
11 Feb 2023 Paddle for the Kids - Sooke Basin
09 Feb 2023 VCKC Executive Meeting
06 Feb 2023 Dragonboat 2023 Season Info Meeting
05 Feb 2023 2023 Peninsula Paddle for the Kids Kick-off
02 Feb 2023 Voyageur Canoe Thursdays - Weekly Paddle
01 Feb 2023 Paddling Presentations - 1) Canoeing the Wind River, Yukon and 2) Canoeing Canada's Historic Rideau Canal Waterway
22 Jan 2023 Club Kayak Trip "Club-Portage to Esquimalt-Vic-Club
19 Jan 2023 Voyageur Thursdays - Weekly Paddle
18 Jan 2023 GWI Meeting
11 Jan 2023 VCKC Brigades - Presentation - Planning for 2023
05 Jan 2023 PPFTK - Planning Meeting
01 Jan 2023 New Years Day Paddle
18 Dec 2022 GTCA Lights on the Gorge
15 Dec 2022 Voyageur Thursdays - Weekly Paddle
13 Dec 2022 VCKC Executive Meeting
10 Dec 2022 VCKC Christmas Paddle and Potluck Party
08 Dec 2022 Voyageur Thursdays - Weekly Paddle
03 Dec 2022 Canoe Moving Water 1 - Tandem
01 Dec 2022 Voyageur Thursdays - Weekly Paddle
26 Nov 2022 Big Canoe Day Trip - Sidney - Piers Island
25 Nov 2022 Riptide OC6 Team Potluck
17 Nov 2022 Voyageur Thursdays - Weekly Paddle
11 Nov 2022 Remembrance Day Paddle on the Cowichan River
10 Nov 2022 Voyageur Thursdays - Weekly Paddle
08 Nov 2022 VCKC Executive Meeting
05 Nov 2022 House and Grounds Cleanup
03 Nov 2022 Voyageur Thursdays - Weekly Paddle
29 Oct 2022 Big Canoe - Halloween Paddle
26 Oct 2022 Paddle night kayak skills, canoeing etc.
20 Oct 2022 Voyageur Thursdays - Weekly Paddle
16 Oct 2022 Canoe Lakewater 3 - Advanced Tandem
13 Oct 2022 Voyageur Thursdays - Weekly Paddle
11 Oct 2022 VCKC Executive Meeting
06 Oct 2022 Voyageur Thursdays - Weekly Paddle
05 Oct 2022 Paddle night kayak skills, canoeing etc.
02 Oct 2022 Basic Kayak Course
01 Oct 2022 Big Canoe - Victoria Waterways Loop Day Trip
01 Oct 2022 Basic Kayak Course
29 Sep 2022 Basic Sea Kayaking Theory Night (Oct 1st course participants only)
29 Sep 2022 Voyageur Thursdays - Weekly Paddle
27 Sep 2022 Tuesday Social
24 Sep 2022 Paddle Canada Level 1 Sea-Kayak Course
24 Sep 2022 Canoe Lakewater 2 - Basic Solo
22 Sep 2022 Paddle Canada level 1 Sea Kayaking Theory Night (Sept 24-25thst course participants only)
22 Sep 2022 Voyageur Thursdays - Weekly Paddle
18 Sep 2022 (copy) Voyageur Thursdays - Weekly Paddle
17 Sep 2022 Canoe Lakewater 1 - Basic Tandem
16 Sep 2022 Dragonboat Teams BBQ
15 Sep 2022 Voyageur Thursdays - Weekly Paddle
13 Sep 2022 VCKC Executive Meeting
13 Sep 2022 Big Canoe debrief
09 Sep 2022 Big Canoe Rivers Weekend - Thompson River
08 Sep 2022 Bon Meeting
25 Aug 2022 Bon Meeting
17 Aug 2022 Summer Social
14 Aug 2022 Basic Kayak Course
13 Aug 2022 Dragonboat Teams BBQ/Potluck
13 Aug 2022 Dragonboat Teams racing at Victoria Harbour Festival
13 Aug 2022 Canoe Lakewater 1 - Basic Tandem
06 Aug 2022 Dragonboat Teams BBQ/Potluck
06 Aug 2022 Dragonboat Teams racing at Victoria FGPC Festival
27 Jul 2022 Big Canoe - Family Clinic
20 Jul 2022 Big Canoe - Weekly Club Paddle
18 Jul 2022 Summer Social - Potluck and Barbeque
16 Jul 2022 Riptide Potluck
14 Jul 2022 Dragonboat Teams BBQ
13 Jul 2022 Sunset Socializer
13 Jul 2022 Big Canoe - Weekly Club Paddle
13 Jul 2022 VCKC Fun Paddle Night Wednesday
11 Jul 2022 Ocean Canoeing
09 Jul 2022 Dragonboat Teams racing at Nanaimo Festival
07 Jul 2022 Bon Meeting
06 Jul 2022 Big Canoe - Weekly Club Paddle
03 Jul 2022 Tenant - Private BBQ Event
01 Jul 2022 Dragonboat Teams BBQ/Potluck
01 Jul 2022 Strawberry Tea - Gorge Canada Day 2022
29 Jun 2022 Big Canoe - Weekly Club Paddle
25 Jun 2022 Canoe Lakewater 3 - Advanced Tandem
24 Jun 2022 Kayak and Big Canoe - Overnight Camping trip
18 Jun 2022 Basic Kayak Course
18 Jun 2022 Canoe Lakewater 2 - Basic Solo
16 Jun 2022 Kayak/Big Canoe Weekend Trip - Planning Session
15 Jun 2022 Basic Sea Kayaking Theory Night (June 18th course participants only)
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!
04 Jun 2022 Canoe Lakewater 1 - Basic Tandem
04 Jun 2022 Big Canoe Intermediate Sterner Course
01 Jun 2022 Level One Sea Kayaking Theory Night (April 20th course participants only)
01 Jun 2022 Big Canoe - Weekly Club Paddle
28 May 2022 Canoe Lakewater 2 - Basic Solo
28 May 2022 Basic Kayak Course
26 May 2022 Maria Montessori School Paddle (Associate Member)
25 May 2022 Basic Sea Kayaking Theory Night (May 25th course participants only)
25 May 2022 Big Canoe - Weekly Club Paddle
20 May 2022 Peace River Brigade - Pre-Registration
17 May 2022 Yukon River Trip - Canoe Director Louise
16 May 2022 Dragon Boat Teams Potluck
15 May 2022 Restart the Gorge 2022
14 May 2022 Dragonboat Teams Racing at Super Sprints
14 May 2022 Canoe Lakewater 1 - Basic Tandem
11 May 2022 Big Canoe - Weekly Club Paddle
10 May 2022 VCKC Executive Meeting
07 May 2022 Running of the Cow
04 May 2022 Big Canoe - Weekly Club Paddle
03 May 2022 Dragonboat Mixed Team Practice
03 May 2022 Dragonboat Women's Team Practice
30 Apr 2022 House and Grounds Cleanup
28 Apr 2022 Maria Montessori School Paddle (Associate Member)
27 Apr 2022 Big Canoe - Weekly Club Paddle
24 Apr 2022 Big Canoe Intermediate Sterner Course
23 Apr 2022 Level 1 Kayak Course
23 Apr 2022 Canoe Moving Water 1 - Tandem
20 Apr 2022 Peace River Brigade Informational Meeting
20 Apr 2022 Level One Sea Kayaking Theory Night (April 20th course participants only)
15 Apr 2022 Canoe Moving Water 1 - Tandem
13 Apr 2022 Big Canoe - Weekly Club Paddle
12 Apr 2022 VCKC Executive Meeting
10 Apr 2022 Canoe Lakewater 4 - Advanced Solo
09 Apr 2022 Canoe Lakewater 3 - Advanced Tandem
09 Apr 2022 Basic Kayak Course
08 Apr 2022 Riptide OC6 Team Potluck
06 Apr 2022 Basic Sea Kayaking Theory Night (April 9th course participants)
03 Apr 2022 Voyageur Paddle for the Kids - The Big Day!
02 Apr 2022 Dragon Boat - Learn to Paddle #2 (1pm)
02 Apr 2022 Dragon Boat - Learn to Paddle #1 (10am)
27 Mar 2022 Voyageur Paddle for the Kids - Discovery & Chatham Islands
26 Mar 2022 Lake Canoe Skills evaluation
23 Mar 2022 PPFTK - Big Day Planning Meeting
20 Mar 2022 Voyageur Paddle for the Kids - Maple Bay to Cowichan Bay
19 Mar 2022 Canoe Lakewater 2 - Basic Solo
17 Mar 2022 Welcome Back to General Meetings!
16 Mar 2022 Voyageur PPFTK - Wednesday Night Club Paddle
15 Mar 2022 Treasurer Election
14 Mar 2022 Sea-Kayak Instructor and volunteers meeting
13 Mar 2022 Voyageur Paddle for the Kids - Sooke Basin
12 Mar 2022 Canoe Lakewater 1 - Basic Tandem
09 Mar 2022 Voyageur PPFTK - Wednesday Night Club Paddle
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
15 Feb 2022 The State of the Gorge Pacific Herring
08 Feb 2022 VCKC Executive Monthly Meeting
25 Jan 2022 VCKC 2022 AGM
18 Jan 2022 Zoom Practice Session for 2022 AGM
19 Dec 2021 Gorge Tillicum Community Association
30 Nov 2021 Basic Kayak Course Interest
30 Nov 2021 Level 1Kayak Course Interest
27 Nov 2021 Lakewater 4 - Advanced Solo
25 Nov 2021 VCKC Proposed Bylaw Changes
11 Nov 2021 Big Canoe Paddle to Victoria Harbour, November 11
11 Nov 2021 Remembrance Day Paddle on the Cowichan- offsite
28 Oct 2021 VCKC Bylaw Information Session
23 Oct 2021 Canoe Lakewater 1 - Basic Tandem
16 Oct 2021 Basic/ Level 1Kayak Course
03 Oct 2021 Relaxed Day Trip: Cadboro Bay to Willows Beach
02 Oct 2021 Canoe Lakewater 3 - Advanced Tandem
18 Sep 2021 Canoe Lakewater 2 - Basic Solo
12 Sep 2021 Telegraph Cove to Glencoe Cove
11 Sep 2021 Canoe Lakewater 1 - Basic Tandem
29 Aug 2021 Tour de Gorge & Harbour
15 Aug 2021 Restart the Gorge!
29 Jul 2021 RAVEN concert on the dock
24 Jul 2021 Tour de Beaver & Elk Lakes
24 Jul 2021 Canoe Lakewater 1 - Basic Tandem
22 Jul 2021 RAVEN Concert on the dock
30 Jun 2021 Canoe/Kayak Rescue Clinic Interest
30 Jun 2021 Canoe/Kayak Paddle Stroke Clinic Interest
26 Jun 2021 Basic Kayak Course
19 Jun 2021 Discovery/Chatham Island Day Trip
19 Jun 2021 Canoe Lakewater 2 - Basic Solo
12 Jun 2021 Canoe Lakewater 1 - Basic Tandem
09 Jun 2021 Level 1Kayak Course
08 Jun 2021 Executive Meeting Zoom
07 Jun 2021 Kayak Meeting Zoom
06 Jun 2021 Canoe/Kayak Rescue Clinic
01 Jun 2021 VCKC COVID 19 Protocol Orientation
31 May 2021 Kayak Level II Skills Interest
31 May 2021 Kayak Rolling Clinic Interest
30 May 2021 Tour de Beaver & Elk Lakes
29 May 2021 Basic Kayak Course
22 May 2021 VCKC COVID 19 Protocol Orientation
20 May 2021 Trip Lead Zoom Meeting
18 May 2021 PPFTK Windup Zoom
16 May 2021 Canoe Lakewater 2 - Basic Solo (Covid edition)
15 May 2021 Canoe Lakewater 1 - Basic Tandem
15 May 2021 Level 1Kayak Course
13 May 2021 VCKC COVID 19 Protocol Orientation
12 May 2021 Kayak Level 1 Course Zoom
11 May 2021 Executive Meeting Zoom
08 May 2021 VCKC COVID 19 Protocol Orientation
08 May 2021 Rum Island Day Trip
02 May 2021 Basic Kayak Course
01 May 2021 Kayak Rolling Clinic Offsite
01 May 2021 Running of the Cow-vid
25 Apr 2021 Tour de Inner Harbour - Group #2 - Own Boats Only
25 Apr 2021 Tour de Inner Harbour - Group #1
24 Apr 2021 VCKC COVID 19 Protocol Orientation
24 Apr 2021 Canoe/Kayak Paddle Stroke Clinic
20 Apr 2021 VCKC COVID 19 Protocol Orientation
18 Apr 2021 Basic Kayak Course
17 Apr 2021 VCKC COVID 19 Protocol Orientation
17 Apr 2021 Basic Kayak Course
10 Apr 2021 VCKC COVID 19 Protocol Orientation
10 Apr 2021 Tour de Downtown Victoria
07 Apr 2021 Yukon Canoe Trip - Canoe Director Louise
06 Apr 2021 VCKC COVID 19 Protocol Orientation
03 Apr 2021 River Kayaking Course - offsite
27 Mar 2021 VCKC COVID 19 Protocol Orientation
20 Mar 2021 Virtual Paddle for the Kids - 2021
24 Jan 2021 Kayak Paddle Stroke Clinic
09 Jan 2021 VCKC COVID 19 Protocol Orientation
06 Jan 2021 Zoom Practice for AGM
15 Dec 2020 VCKC Virtual Christmas Party
05 Dec 2020 Kayak Paddle Stroke Clinic
21 Nov 2020 Kayak Paddle Stroke Clinic
18 Nov 2020 GWI Meeting
14 Nov 2020 VCKC COVID 19 Protocol Orientation
14 Nov 2020 Kayak Paddle Stroke Clinic
13 Nov 2020 Wilderness First Aide and CPR Course
11 Nov 2020 Remembrance Day Paddle on the Cowichan- offsite
08 Nov 2020 Club Day Trip - Sooke Basin
07 Nov 2020 VCKC COVID 19 Protocol Orientation
07 Nov 2020 VCKC COVID 19 Protocol Orientation
07 Nov 2020 Esquimalt Harbour Day Trip (10am and 11am starts)
31 Oct 2020 Kayak Paddle Stroke Clinic
31 Oct 2020 Basic Level 1 Combo Kayak Course
30 Oct 2020 Wilderness First Aide and CPR Course - Offsite
29 Oct 2020 VCKC COVID 19 Protocol Orientation
24 Oct 2020 Basic Level 1 Combo Kayak Course
22 Oct 2020 VCKC COVID 19 Protocol Orientation
17 Oct 2020 Kayak Instructor Training - Offsite
17 Oct 2020 Canoe Moving Water 1 - Tandem
10 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 Basic Level 1 Combo Kayak Course
08 Oct 2020 Thursday Afternoon Paddle
06 Oct 2020 School Program
04 Oct 2020 Portland Island Day Trip
03 Oct 2020 Saturday Afternoon Paddle
03 Oct 2020 Canoe Lakewater 3 - Advanced Tandem
29 Sep 2020 VCKC COVID 19 Protocol Orientation
29 Sep 2020 Tuesday Afternoon Paddle
26 Sep 2020 Kayak Level II Skills
21 Sep 2020 VCKC COVID 19 Protocol Orientation
20 Sep 2020 Basic Kayak Course
19 Sep 2020 Canoe Lakewater 2 - Basic Solo
16 Sep 2020 GWI Meeting
12 Sep 2020 Canoe Lakewater 1 - Basic Tandem
12 Sep 2020 Level 1Kayak Course
12 Sep 2020 Kayak Level II Skills
09 Sep 2020 VCKC COVID 19 Protocol Orientation
08 Sep 2020 Basic Kayak Course
27 Aug 2020 VCKC Reopening Protocol Orientation
22 Aug 2020 Level 1Kayak Course
18 Aug 2020 Basic Kayak Course
16 Aug 2020 Canoe Lakewater 2 - Basic Solo
15 Aug 2020 le Tour de Cadboro Bay
13 Aug 2020 SUP Session
11 Aug 2020 Basic Kayak Course
11 Aug 2020 VCKC Reopening Protocol Orientation
26 Jul 2020 Basic Kayak Course
23 Jul 2020 VCKC Reopening Protocol Orientation
21 Jul 2020 VCKC Reopening Protocol Orientation
21 Jul 2020 VCKC Reopening Protocol Orientation
19 Jul 2020 Thetis Lake day trip
18 Jul 2020 SUP Session - Saturday morning
18 Jul 2020 Canoe Lakewater 2 - Basic Solo
16 Jul 2020 SUP Session - Thursday evening
16 Jul 2020 VCKC Reopening Protocol Orientation
15 Jul 2020 GWI Meeting
14 Jul 2020 VCKC Reopening Protocol Orientation
12 Jul 2020 Basic Kayak Course
11 Jul 2020 VCKC Reopening Protocol Orientation
11 Jul 2020 Canoe Lakewater 1 - Basic Tandem
05 Jul 2020 VCKC Reopening Protocol Orientation - SUP
05 Jul 2020 Canoe Lakewater 1 - Basic Tandem
27 Jun 2020 Canoe Lakewater 1 - Basic Tandem
14 Jun 2020 Canoe Lakewater 2 - Basic Solo
20 May 2020 GWI Meeting
16 May 2020 Canoe Tripping Leader
02 May 2020 Running of the Cow
19 Apr 2020 VCKC Spring Showcase & BBQ Postponed
11 Apr 2020 Canoe Lakewater 1 - Basic Tandem
11 Apr 2020 Canoe Tripping Paddler
07 Apr 2020 Paddling Presentation - Safety Considerations for Trip Planning Postponed
04 Apr 2020 2020 Wake Up The Gorge - Cancelled
28 Mar 2020 Big Canoe PPFTK
24 Mar 2020 Kayak program Meeting Postponed
22 Mar 2020 Big Canoe PPFTK
21 Mar 2020 POSTPONED - Dragon Boat 2020 info meeting and Learn to Paddle
18 Mar 2020 GWI Meeting
17 Mar 2020 [Postponed] Paddling Presentation - Middle-Age Angst in the Sayward
15 Mar 2020 Big Canoe PPFTK
14 Mar 2020 Canoe Moving Water 1 - Tandem
11 Mar 2020 Riptide Potluck
08 Mar 2020 VYPC AGM
08 Mar 2020 Big Canoe PPFTK
07 Mar 2020 Canoe Lakewater 3 - Advanced Tandem
03 Mar 2020 Paddling and Health Presentation
01 Mar 2020 Big Canoe PPFTK
27 Feb 2020 SUP Social
23 Feb 2020 Big Canoe PPFTK
22 Feb 2020 Canoe Lakewater 1 - Basic Tandem
17 Feb 2020 Club Day Trip Paddle - Family Day Paddle from Pat Bay to Sidney
10 Feb 2020 Paddling Presentation - Ellesmere Island to Greenland
09 Feb 2020 Big Canoe Program - Peninsula Paddle for the Kids kickoff breakfast & paddle February 9
05 Feb 2020 Dock Planning Discussion
02 Feb 2020 Club Day Trip Paddle - Juan de Fuca, Pedder and Becher Bay
30 Jan 2020 Paddling Presentation: Teen Angst in the Stikine
27 Jan 2020 Big Canoe Stern Lead planning PPFTK
25 Jan 2020 Imagine Dragonz DB Team Potluck
22 Jan 2020 Canoe Instructor Meeting
21 Jan 2020 VCKC Annual General Meeting
19 Jan 2020 Club Paddle - Chemainus Delta
15 Jan 2020 GWI Meetings
01 Jan 2020 New Years Day Paddle
15 Dec 2019 Gorge Tillicum Community Association
14 Dec 2019 Kayaker Social
07 Dec 2019 VCKC Christmas Potluck & Paddle
27 Nov 2019 SUP Social
27 Nov 2019 Big Canoe Program - Colquitz Middle School
25 Nov 2019 Outrigger meeting
23 Nov 2019 Sea Kayak Basic Skills Course
22 Nov 2019 Big Canoe Program - Shoreline Middle School
20 Nov 2019 Big Canoe Program - Colquitz Middle School
13 Nov 2019 Big Canoe Program - Colquitz Middle School
11 Nov 2019 Big Canoe Program - Remembrance Day flat water paddle
06 Nov 2019 Big Canoe Program - Colquitz Middle School
05 Nov 2019 VCKC General Meeting - Big Canoes to Brooks Peninsula Presentation
02 Nov 2019 VCKC clubhouse and grounds cleanup
26 Oct 2019 Sea Kayak Basic Skills Course
26 Oct 2019 Canoe Moving Water 1 - Tandem
23 Oct 2019 DRAGON BOAT INDOOR TEAM PRACTICE
19 Oct 2019 Canoe Lakewater 3 - Advanced Tandem
16 Oct 2019 Dragon Boat Indoor Team Practice
15 Oct 2019 Canoe Program Meeting
14 Oct 2019 Flatwater Paddle Monday October 14th 2019 - Gorge
08 Oct 2019 VCKC Executive Meeting
06 Oct 2019 Flatwater Paddle Sunday October 6th 2019 - Sooke Basin
01 Oct 2019 General Meeting: The Future of VCKC
28 Sep 2019 Big Canoe Program - Maria Montessori skills day
26 Sep 2019 Big Canoe Program - Colquitz Middle School
23 Sep 2019 Big Canoe Program - Colquitz Middle School
22 Sep 2019 Canoe Lakewater 2 - Basic Solo
18 Sep 2019 GWI MEETING IN THE MAIN MEETING ROOM
15 Sep 2019 Canoe Lakewater 1 - Basic Tandem
10 Sep 2019 Executive Meeting
08 Sep 2019 LakeWater Basic tandem for Guiders
03 Sep 2019 Fall kick off & BBQ
18 Aug 2019 Flatwater Paddle in Sooke Basin
10 Aug 2019 Dragon Boat Team Potluck
10 Aug 2019 Paddle around James Island NOT Victoria Waterways Loop Day Trip
28 Jul 2019 Canoe Lakewater 2 - Basic Solo
22 Jul 2019 Dragon Boat Team Potluck
17 Jul 2019 GWI meeting in the main VCKC meeting room
02 Jul 2019 Big Canoe Program - Summer Trip
01 Jul 2019 Canada Day Celebrations on the Gorge -Strawberry Tea
30 Jun 2019 Sea Kayak Basic Skills Course
29 Jun 2019 Sea Kayak Basic Skills Course
26 Jun 2019 Dragon Boat Team Potluck Event
25 Jun 2019 Big Canoe Program - Colquitz Middle School
22 Jun 2019 Sea Kayak Level 1 (#2)
22 Jun 2019 Sea Kayak Level 1 (#1)
21 Jun 2019 SUP Clinic/Solstice BBQ VCKC
21 Jun 2019 Big Canoe Program - Colquitz Middle School
18 Jun 2019 Big Canoe Program - Thompson River Trip planning
18 Jun 2019 Canoesday!
15 Jun 2019 Canoe Lakewater 1 - Basic Tandem
11 Jun 2019 VCKC Executive Meeting
08 Jun 2019 Marathon Canoe Race
05 Jun 2019 Big Canoe Program - Colquitz Middle School
04 Jun 2019 VCKC Barbecue and General Meeting
01 Jun 2019 Big Canoe Program - summer trip prep
27 May 2019 Big Canoe Program - Shoreline Middle School
26 May 2019 Stand Up Paddleboard (SUP) course
25 May 2019 VYPC
21 May 2019 Ocean Canoeing Course
17 May 2019 Big Canoe Program - Shoreline Middle School
15 May 2019 GWI meeting in main meeting room
14 May 2019 VCKC Executive Meeting
14 May 2019 Big Canoe Program - Shoreline Middle School
13 May 2019 Big Canoe Program - Shoreline Middle School
11 May 2019 2019 Switchblade Paddlesport Relay Races
10 May 2019 Big Canoe Program - Colquitz Middle School
07 May 2019 VCKC General Meeting
07 May 2019 General Meeting
06 May 2019 Big Canoe Program - Shoreline Middle School
04 May 2019 Running of the Cowichan
04 May 2019 Spring Clean-Up: Club and Gorge Shoreline
04 May 2019 Sea Kayak Level 1 (cancelled)
04 May 2019 VCKC clubhouse and grounds cleanup
29 Apr 2019 Big Canoe Program - Shoreline Middle School
27 Apr 2019 Canoe Lakewater 1 - Basic Tandem
25 Apr 2019 Officers Risk Management Committee
17 Apr 2019 VCKC Dragon Boat Team Potluck
16 Apr 2019 Canoe Program Meeting
15 Apr 2019 Big Canoe Program - Shoreline Middle School
14 Apr 2019 Canoe Moving Water 1 - Tandem
13 Apr 2019 Sea Kayak Basic Skills Course
09 Apr 2019 VCKC Executive Meeting
05 Apr 2019 Big Canoe Program - Shoreline Middle School
05 Apr 2019 BC Canoe Festival (Hope, BC)
04 Apr 2019 Gorge Community Association AGM
02 Apr 2019 General Meeting
02 Apr 2019 VCKC General Meeting
30 Mar 2019 Big Canoe Program - Peninsula Paddle for the Kids
24 Mar 2019 Big Canoe Program - PFTK - Ladysmith Harbour
23 Mar 2019 Canoe Lakewater 3 - Advanced Tandem
20 Mar 2019 GWI meeting in VCKC main meeting room
19 Mar 2019 Canoe Program Meeting
17 Mar 2019 Big Canoe Program - PFTK - Esquimalt Lagoon to Pedder Bay
16 Mar 2019 Kayak Program Meeting & Paddle in the Gorge
14 Mar 2019 Big Canoe Program - TT2019
13 Mar 2019 2019 Dragon Boat Season Kick-Off Meeting
12 Mar 2019 VCKC Executive Meeting
10 Mar 2019 Big Canoe Program - PFTK - Maple Bay to Genoa Bay
09 Mar 2019 Kayak Program - Cold Water Wet Exit Clinic
09 Mar 2019 Canoe Lakewater 2 - Basic Solo
09 Mar 2019 Sea Kayak Basic Skills Course
05 Mar 2019 VCKC General Meeting
03 Mar 2019 Big Canoe Program - PFTK - Sooke Basin, Sooke River Estuary
02 Mar 2019 WUTG volunteer meeting
24 Feb 2019 Big Canoe Program - PFTK - kickoff breakfast; Victoria Harbour
23 Feb 2019 Canoe Lakewater 1 - Basic Tandem
22 Feb 2019 RCABC
22 Feb 2019 Big Canoe Program - Maria Montessori
21 Feb 2019 Financial planning
19 Feb 2019 Canoe Meeting
13 Feb 2019 Kayak Program Instructor/Leader Meeting
12 Feb 2019 VCKC Executive Meeting
09 Feb 2019 Kayak Meeting & Paddle
08 Feb 2019 Big Canoe Program - Maria Montessori
06 Feb 2019 Making A Greenland Paddle
05 Feb 2019 VCKC General Meeting
01 Feb 2019 Big Canoe Program - Maria Montessori
28 Jan 2019 Dragon Boat Director 2019 Prep Meeting
24 Jan 2019 PFTK Stern Leader meeting
24 Jan 2019 Big Canoe Program - Stern Leader meeting
20 Jan 2019 Flatwater Paddle
16 Jan 2019 GWI Meeting
15 Jan 2019 VCKC Executive Meeting
13 Jan 2019 Anna's Galapagos and Ecuador Presentation
08 Jan 2019 VCKC Annual General Meeting
01 Jan 2019 New Years Day Paddle
16 Dec 2018 Lights On the Gorge - Gorge-Tillicum Community Association
11 Dec 2018 VCKC Executive Meeting
08 Dec 2018 VCKC Christmas Pot Luck Dinner
08 Dec 2018 VCKC Christmas Light Paddle
08 Dec 2018 VCKC Christmas Light Boat Decorating
08 Dec 2018 VCKC Christmas Party
01 Dec 2018 Christmas Decorating Party
23 Nov 2018 Big Canoe Program Stern Leader Course
14 Nov 2018 Sea Kayak Program Meeting
13 Nov 2018 VCKC Executive Meeting
11 Nov 2018 Cowichan River Remembrance Day paddle
06 Nov 2018 General Meeting
06 Nov 2018 VCKC General Meeting
03 Nov 2018 Fall Clean-up: Clubhouse & Grounds
23 Oct 2018 Officers Meeting
22 Oct 2018 Big Canoe - Shoreline School
14 Oct 2018 Flatwater Paddle
09 Oct 2018 VCKC Executive Meeting
06 Oct 2018 Lakewater 2 - Basic Solo
05 Oct 2018 Big Canoe - Shoreline School
04 Oct 2018 (copy) GWI Steering Committee Meeting
02 Oct 2018 General Meeting
29 Sep 2018 VCKC Tillicum Racers End of Season Party!
23 Sep 2018 Sea Kayak Basic Skills Course
22 Sep 2018 Lakewater 1 - Basic Tandem
20 Sep 2018 Big Canoe School District 61
15 Sep 2018 VCKC 50th Anniversary Celebration
04 Sep 2018 Fall BBQ
24 Aug 2018 VCKC Clubhouse In Use with Exec Approval
24 Aug 2018 Thompson River Trip
14 Aug 2018 August BBQ potluck
11 Aug 2018 Dragon Boat Potluck
11 Aug 2018 Canoe trip to Murtle Lake Group #2
11 Aug 2018 Canoe trip to Murtle Lake Group #1
03 Aug 2018 VCKC Private Booking
21 Jul 2018 VCKC Guts & Glory 2018
17 Jul 2018 July BBQ potluck
10 Jul 2018 VCKC-50th After Party Planning
07 Jul 2018 Sea Kayak Basic Skills Course
07 Jul 2018 MEC Paddlefest
01 Jul 2018 Canada Day Celebrations on the Gorge -Strawberry Tea
27 Jun 2018 Voyageur - Shoreline Middle School
23 Jun 2018 Lakewater 1 - Basic Tandem
20 Jun 2018 Dragon Boat Nanaimo Planning
18 Jun 2018 Voyageur HG June 18 - July 30
16 Jun 2018 Lakewater 4 - Advanced Solo
14 Jun 2018 Voyageur - Haida Gwaii meeting
12 Jun 2018 Voyageur - Shoreline Middle School
09 Jun 2018 Sea Kayak Level 1
08 Jun 2018 Voyageur - Shoreline Middle School
07 Jun 2018 Murtle Lake trip meeting
05 Jun 2018 VCKC Spring BBQ
04 Jun 2018 Voyageur - Shoreline Middle School
03 Jun 2018 Victoria Waterloops Trail Flatwater Paddle
02 Jun 2018 Voyageur - Big Brothers Big Sisters Picnic
02 Jun 2018 Lakewater 3 - Advanced Tandem
01 Jun 2018 Voyageur HG Group 2
31 May 2018 Voyageur - Stern Leader Development
29 May 2018 Cadboro Bay Navigation
27 May 2018 Voyageur - Power-to-Play
23 May 2018 Dragon Boat Nanaimo Planning
23 May 2018 Voyageur - Pearson College
20 May 2018 Purchase "VCKC - 50 Years of Paddling"
19 May 2018 Lakewater 2 - Basic Solo
17 May 2018 Voyageur - instructor training
16 May 2018 Basic and River Poling
14 May 2018 Voyageur - Shoreline Middle School
13 May 2018 Voyageur - Stern Leader School District #61
12 May 2018 Switchblade Paddlesport Relay Races
07 May 2018 Voyageur - Shoreline Middle School
06 May 2018 Lakewater 1 - Basic Tandem
06 May 2018 Sea Kayak Basic Skills Course
05 May 2018 Spring Clean-Up: Club and Gorge Shoreline
04 May 2018 Voyageur HG Group 1
01 May 2018 VCKC General Meeting
28 Apr 2018 Running of the Cowichan
28 Apr 2018 Sea Kayak Basic Skills Course
23 Apr 2018 Voyageur - Shoreline Middle School
21 Apr 2018 Harold's 90th Birthday
21 Apr 2018 Sea Kayak Basic Skills Course
19 Apr 2018 Voyageur - PTB
18 Apr 2018 Voyageur - Shoreline Middle School
12 Apr 2018 Voyageur Haida Gwaii Meeting
08 Apr 2018 Potluck with Mile
07 Apr 2018 Moving Water 1 - Tandem
05 Apr 2018 VCKC 50th planning session - paddle portion
03 Apr 2018 VCKC General Meeting
29 Mar 2018 Canoe and Kayak Meeting
29 Mar 2018 Voyageur wrap up
29 Mar 2018 Voyageur Stern leader practice - School District 61
28 Mar 2018 Dragon Boat Potluck
24 Mar 2018 Voyageur Paddle for the Kids - The Big Day!
22 Mar 2018 WUTG meeting
18 Mar 2018 Voyageur Paddle for the Kids - Ladysmith or Race Rocks
17 Mar 2018 Dragon Boat Learn to Paddle
15 Mar 2018 Voyageur - PFTK stern leader meeting
11 Mar 2018 Voyageur Paddle for the Kids - Maple Bay to Cowichan Bay
06 Mar 2018 VCKC Monthly General Meeting
04 Mar 2018 VYPC Annual General Meeting
04 Mar 2018 Voyageur Paddle for the Kids - Saanich Inlet
28 Feb 2018 Canoe Instructors Meeting
27 Feb 2018 VCKC-50 Planning
26 Feb 2018 Kayak Instructors Meeting
25 Feb 2018 Marathon Program Clinic - 2
25 Feb 2018 Voyageur Paddle to Gulf Islands National Park (PFTK Practice #4)
23 Feb 2018 Voyageur school district
21 Feb 2018 Marine Restricted Operator's Certificate Course
18 Feb 2018 Marathon Program Clinic
18 Feb 2018 Voyageur Paddle for the Kids - Sooke Basin
11 Feb 2018 Paddle For The Kids: Kick Off
11 Feb 2018 PFTK Brunch
10 Feb 2018 Preparation for PFTK Brunch
08 Feb 2018 Media Announcement
07 Feb 2018 Dragon Boat 2018 Kick-off
06 Feb 2018 VCKC Monthly General Meeting
04 Feb 2018 Voyageur Program Annual Open Day
30 Jan 2018 Glenlyon-Norfolk Big Canoe Sterner Course
25 Jan 2018 Canoe Meeting
22 Jan 2018 Pumps for canoes
20 Jan 2018 Lakewater 1 - Basic Tandem
18 Jan 2018 Voyageur program PFTK planning meeting
09 Jan 2018 Annual General Meeting
04 Jan 2018 Haida Gwaii Meeting
01 Jan 2018 Annual VCKC New Year's Day Paddle
17 Dec 2017 Lights On the Gorge - Gorge-Tillicum Community Association
05 Dec 2017 Christmas Party and Boat Parade - All Members Welcome
02 Dec 2017 Christmas Decorating Party
18 Nov 2017 Flatwater Paddle
03 Nov 2017 Canoe Instructor Course
29 Oct 2017 How to make your own Greenland paddle
29 Oct 2017 Tie-One-On and How to Pack your Kayak
28 Oct 2017 Big Canoe Intermediate Leader course
21 Oct 2017 Moving Water 1 - Tandem
14 Oct 2017 Paddle Canada Skills Course - Big Canoe Advanced Leader
09 Oct 2017 Thanksgiving - Private function
08 Oct 2017 Club Flatwater Paddle
03 Oct 2017 Kayak Instructors Meeting
01 Oct 2017 Club Flatwater Paddle
28 Sep 2017 Outrigger Canoe Program Meeting
24 Sep 2017 Lakewater 4 - Advanced Solo
23 Sep 2017 Lakewater 3 - Advanced Tandem
22 Sep 2017 Celebration of Life - Private Function
17 Sep 2017 Lakewater 1 - Basic Tandem
16 Sep 2017 Lakewater 2 - Basic Solo
10 Sep 2017 Sea Kayak Introduction to Currents Clinic
09 Sep 2017 Lakewater 1 - Basic Tandem
07 Sep 2017 Dragon Boat Year End Gala
04 Sep 2017 VCKC Fall BBQ, General Meeting and Boat Moving
27 Aug 2017 Sea Kayak Introduction to Currents Clinic
19 Aug 2017 Dragon Boat Barbeque
17 Aug 2017 Sea Kayak Rescue Clinic
15 Aug 2017 Sea Kayak Stroke Clinic
13 Aug 2017 Kayak Basic Skills Course
12 Aug 2017 Kayak Basic Skills Course
08 Aug 2017 Mike Elliott presentation to VCKC
08 Aug 2017 Guest Speaker, Mike Elliot - "How to Restore Your Wood-Canvas Canoe
06 Aug 2017 Symphony Splash in the Dragon Boat!
11 Jul 2017 VCKC Summer BBQ - Tuesday July 11 at 6 pm
08 Jul 2017 Lakewater 1 - Basic Tandem
29 Jun 2017 Dragon Boat Potluck
26 Jun 2017 Canoe Day Games and BBQ
21 Jun 2017 Barkley Sound Brigade planning meeting
17 Jun 2017 Skill clinic - Crabbing
12 Jun 2017 Inflatable PFD Info Session
08 Jun 2017 G&G Planning
07 Jun 2017 Crabbing clinic classroom session
03 Jun 2017 Level 1 Sea Kayak Skills - 2 day course
21 May 2017 Lakewater 2 - Basic Solo
13 May 2017 Kayak Basic Skills Course
13 May 2017 Lakewater 1 - Basic Tandem
07 May 2017 Kayak Basic Skills Course
23 Apr 2017 Harold's 89th Birthday
22 Apr 2017 Spring Clean-up: Gorge Waterway Shoreline
22 Apr 2017 Spring Clean-up: Clubhouse & Grounds
15 Apr 2017 Lakewater 1 - Basic Tandem
10 Apr 2017 Vancouver Island Ladies Field Hockey League AGM
02 Apr 2017 Lakewater 1 - Class FULL
02 Apr 2017 Kayak Basic Skills Course
31 Mar 2017 VYPC/ORPC NCCP Coaching Course
30 Mar 2017 G&G Planning
28 Mar 2017 Dragon Boat Potluck
25 Mar 2017 Moving Water 1 - Tandem
18 Mar 2017 Introduction to Currents - Sea Kayak Clinic
11 Mar 2017 Kayak Basic Skills Course
05 Mar 2017 VYPC Annual General Meeting
02 Mar 2017 WUTG Planning Meeting
15 Feb 2017 Kayak Instructors Meeting
13 Feb 2017 Family Day Paddle & Social
10 Feb 2017 Private Function at the Clubhouse
04 Feb 2017 Eddie Hopper!
11 Jan 2017 Voyageur program PFTK planning meeting
10 Jan 2017 VCKC Annual General Meeting (AGM)
20 Nov 2016 Outrigger Coaching Clinic
19 Nov 2016 Dragon Blood Donations!
18 Nov 2016 Canoe Instructor Course
12 Nov 2016 Level 1 Sea Kayak - 2 day course
06 Nov 2016 Kayak Basic Skills Course
30 Oct 2016 Lakewater 1 - Basic Tandem
29 Oct 2016 Lakewater 3 - Advanced Tandem
23 Oct 2016 Flatwater paddle
22 Oct 2016 Moving Water 1 - Tandem
21 Oct 2016 Camosun Canoe Course
08 Oct 2016 Voyageur paddle
01 Oct 2016 Lakewater 2 - Basic Solo
25 Sep 2016 Lakewater 1 - Basic Tandem
24 Sep 2016 Jump in a Dragon Boat!
18 Sep 2016 Jump in a Dragon Boat!
17 Sep 2016 Kayak Basic Skills Course
13 Sep 2016 Executive Meeting
12 Sep 2016 OC6 Outrigger Selection Committee Meeting
10 Sep 2016 Level 1 Sea Kayak - 2 day course
06 Sep 2016 VCKC General Meeting
13 Aug 2016 Level 1 Sea Kayak - 2 day course
02 Aug 2016 General Membership summer BBQ evening
23 Jul 2016 VCKC Guts & Glory 2016
09 Jul 2016 Lakewater 1 - Basic Tandem
05 Jul 2016 Tuesday Canoe/Kayak practice paddle evenings
05 Jul 2016 Summer General Membership BBQ, Scavenger Hunt paddle
02 Jul 2016 Kayak Basic Skills Course
01 Jul 2016 Canada Day on the Gorge
26 Jun 2016 Lakewater 4 - Advanced Solo
20 Jun 2016 G&G Planning
17 Jun 2016 OC1/OC2 Huli Certification - 2 sessions
15 Jun 2016 Skill clinic - Crabbing
07 Jun 2016 VCKC General Meeting & Summer Bar-B-Q
04 Jun 2016 Canoe skill clinic
28 May 2016 Lakewater 1 - Basic Tandem
17 May 2016 G&G Planning
14 May 2016 Ocean Canoeing
12 May 2016 Kayak Program admin meeting
28 Apr 2016 Circle Loop Meeting (Marathon Canoe Program)
25 Apr 2016 G&G Planning
24 Apr 2016 Lakewater 2 - Basic Solo
21 Apr 2016 Ocean Canoeing Classroom Sessions
18 Apr 2016 Clubhouse Main Floor Closed for Repair
09 Apr 2016 Lakewater 1 - Basic Tandem
30 Mar 2016 G&G Planning
26 Mar 2016 How to Steer an Outrigger Canoe (OC6)
19 Mar 2016 Paddle For The Kids: Finale
16 Mar 2016 OC Team Leader meeting
10 Mar 2016 G&G Planning
05 Mar 2016 Learn To Paddle a Dragon Boat - Part II
02 Mar 2016 Learn To Paddle a Dragon Boat - Part I
29 Feb 2016 Camoson College, Centre for Sport & Exercise Education, Canoe Instruction
16 Feb 2016 Canoe and Kayak Program Meeting
13 Feb 2016 World Fisheries Trust Workshop 9:00am-1:00pm
07 Feb 2016 Paddle For The Kids: Kick Off
06 Feb 2016 Flatwater Paddle - Becher Bay to Pedder Bay
20 Dec 2015 Lights on the Gorge
24 Nov 2015 Executive Budget Meeting
18 Nov 2015 GWI Steering Committee Meeting
10 Nov 2015 No Exec Mtg in Nov
01 Jul 2015 Strawberry Tea - Clubhouse
18 Jun 2015 VCKC Newsletter Deadline
09 Jun 2015 Esquimalt HighSchool
06 Jun 2015 Big Brothers/Big Sisters Picnic
03 Feb 2015 General Meeting
31 Dec 2014 Victoria Waterways Loop Meeting (Marathon Canoe Program)
04 Nov 2014 General Meeting
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