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• VCKC Executive Board Meeting

  • Start
    13 Jan 2026
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  • End
    08 Dec 2026
  • Schedule
    10 sessions
  • Location
    VCKC Clubhouse, 355 Gorge Rd W, Victoria BC

  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 members are welcome to attend the monthly Executive Board meetings, and are asked to RSVP (register) one week in advance.

  
  

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• Wednesday Big Canoe Social Paddle

  • Start
    08 Jul 2026
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  • End
    28 Oct 2026
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  • Schedule
    17 sessions
  • Location
    Gorge Waterway and VCKC Clubhouse

  Big Canoe social paddle is on!! Come join us.

   

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• Saturday Morning Sea Kayak Paddle for Skedda Users

  • Start
    22 Aug 2026
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  • End
    24 Oct 2026
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  • Schedule
    10 sessions
  • Location
    Gorge Waterway and VCKC Clubhouse

  This social paddle is for people who have passed at the minimum the Paddle Canada Basic Kayak course or equivalent. You must have an account on the booking system to attend. The outing is not guided and no new members can attend.

  Saturday morning social paddle. 

  Please register your intent to paddle on https://spond.com/invite/YWWLF

  Event is rain or shine but please use discretion if the wind is excessive.

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• Over the Hill Paddlers Coffee morning

  • Start
    02 Sep 2026
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  • End
    02 Jun 2027
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  • Schedule
    10 sessions
  • Location
    Clubhouse

  First Wednesday of every month from 10 a.m. - noon except the summer months of July and August. A social event - time to meet up with retired Club members. Coffee/tea provided plus muffins, whatever. 
  

  No need to register. If you have any questions, contact:

  Alan or Linda Thomson 250-812-3799 or torquil2@outlook.com. 

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• Dragon Boat Tuesday Evening Practice Race Preps

  • When
    22 Sep 2026
  •  
    6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Location
    VCKC Dock and Gorge Waterway

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

  All paddlers racing must attend.

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• Dragon Boat Thursday Evening Practice Race Preps

  • When
    24 Sep 2026
  •  
    6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Location
    VCKC Dock and Gorge Waterway

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

  All paddlers racing must attend.

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• Dragon Boat Team FGPC Gorge-Fest Slalom Regatta

  • When
    26 Sep 2026
  •  
    8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
  • Location
    FGPC Gorge Waterway

  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

  
  

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• BIPOC Tandem Lakewater Clinic

  • When
    26 Sep 2026
  •  
    9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
  • Location
    VCKC Clubhouse

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  BIPOC -Tandem Canoe Lakewater Clinic

  The UVic Sustainability Project (UVSP) is once again hosting the BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Colour) Tandem Lakewater Clinic.

  
  

  Instructor Emily  ejbishopad@gmail.com
  

  Instructor Katia  bannister.katia@gmail.com she/her

  
  

  
  

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

  
  

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• September Canoe Lakewater Basic Solo

  • When
    27 Sep 2026
  •  
    8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Location
    VCKC Clubhouse
  • Spaces left
    5

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  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. If you withdraw after paying you may 1.) request payment to be kept on your account for later use or 2.) pay a $5 administrative fee to request your money back. 

  Learn to paddle a canoe by yourself, even in windy and rough conditions. You’ll adapt the paddling stokes learned in the Basic 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. Please bring drinks, snacks, lunch and a change of clothes to the course. 

  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.

  Course Instructors are: 

                                        David david.dorosz@shaw.ca     

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

  
  

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• ORCBC River Day

  • When
    27 Sep 2026
  •  
    9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Location
    VCKC

  Outdoor and Recreational Council of BC Annual River Day

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• Dragon Boat Team Social / Race Debrief VCKC Clubhouse Main Floor and Deck

  • When
    29 Sep 2026
  •  
    5:30 PM - 10:00 PM
  • Location
    VCKC Clubhouse Main Floor and Deck

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

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• Basic Sea Kayaking Theory Night (Participants only)

  • When
    30 Sep 2026
  •  
    6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
  • Location
    Clubhouse Main floor

  Paddle Canada Basic Course Theory Night for the weekend course.

  Please be on time to promptly start at 6:30 pm. This will cover much of the theory as well as what you will need for the weekend.

  
  

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• Dragon Boat Thursday Evening Winter Practice

  • Start
    01 Oct 2026
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  • End
    25 Mar 2027
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  • Schedule
    26 sessions
  • Location
    VCKC Dock and Gorge Waterway

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

  Winter Paddling. Boat size based on attendance.

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• Paddle Canada Basic Sea Kayak Course Oct 2026

  • When
    03 Oct 2026
  •  
    8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Location
    VCKC Clubhouse, Deck and Gorge Waterway

  Register

   This is the Basic Kayak Course for individuals new to the sport, never been certified, or who wish to retake the course they have taken previously with the club.  Cost for this course is $90. For more details on what is covered go to Paddle Canada's website 

  https://www.paddlecanada.com/levels/sea-kayak/basic-kayak-skills/ 

  and scroll down 

  Please note that there will be a mandatory pre-session for this course during the week before the course on Wednesday, September 30, 2026 at 6:30 pm in the clubhouse.

  If you are sick at the time of the course and cannot attend we will reschedule you for future courses. If this happens, please let us know so we can ask people on the waitlist.

  All aspects of the kayak session will be outside so be sure to dress appropriately. Participants will require appropriate immersion clothing,  including a wet or dry suit as you will be in the water for the recovery session. The Gorge can be cold at any time of the year. You can rent a wet or dry suit at Sports Rent located at 1950 Goverment St.

  All other equipment will be supplied.

  Payment must be received at the time of booking your spot or it will not be guaranteed.

  There are limited places for purchasing food around the Club so it is best that you bring lunch, snacks, and beverages for the day as breaks are short.

  This is the minimum level course required to be registered on the booking system, if you do not have proof of previous certification. 

  NB. If you need to cancel your registration, there is a $5 fee to process the refund. There is no charge to change your registration to an alternate date.

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• October Canoe Lakewater - Advanced Tandem

  • When
    04 Oct 2026
  •  
    8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Location
    VCKC Clubhouse

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  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 you withdraw after paying you may 1.) request payment to be kept on your account for later use or 2.) pay a $5 administrative fee to request your money back. 

  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. Please bring drinks, snacks, lunch and a change of clothes to the course. 

  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.

  Course Instructors are: 

  
  

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

  Canoe Program Director
  

  canoe@vckc.ca 

  
  

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• Monthly Social: Presentation by Ken Gibbard

  • When
    06 Oct 2026
  •  
    7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
  • Location
    VKC Clubhouse, 355 Gorge Rd West, Victoria

  Presentation by Ken Gibbard

  Ken Gibbard will do a presentation on his life with boats! Ken has spent his life exploring life on the edge of the tide. From sailing small boats to traveling the world by water, Ken has always had a pull to the sea. There is probably no other paddler in our club that has as many stories as Ken, so don't miss out on this presentation.
  

  Come at 6:30 pm to help set up, meet people, ask questions.

  New Members Orientation at 6:30 pm. (please pre-register)

  Be here by 7:00 for the main event.

  Be on time or risk standing room only and no parking. 

  Got a good story to tell? Contact Shelley and get on the calendar.

  Questions? Comments? Shelley is at director1@vckc.ca.

  
  

  
  

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• Dragonflyers Social

  • When
    08 Oct 2026
  •  
    5:00 PM - 9:30 PM
  • Location
    Clubhouse Main Floor and Deck

  Dragonboat Team Year-End Social

  VCKC DragonFlyers

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• Saanich Parks & Recreation Meeting (Closed)

  • When
    09 Oct 2026
  •  
    9:00 AM - 12:30 PM
  • Location
    VCKC Clubhouse

  Saanich Parks and Recreation meeting.

  Saanich Parks and Recreation will be meeting in the historic Hamilton Residence at 355 Gorge Road West.

  Designed by Samuel Maclure and built in 1923, the building is now in Gorge Waterway Park and has been the clubhouse for the Victoria Canoe and Kayak Club since 1968.

  For more information please contact Nathalie Dechaine at Saanich Parks & Recreation.

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• Gorge Waterway initiative

  • When
    14 Oct 2026
  •  
    5:00 PM - 9:30 PM
  • Location
    VCKC upstairs

  GWI meeting

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• Canoe Lakewater Advanced Solo

  • When
    18 Oct 2026
  •  
    8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Location
    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. If you withdraw after paying you may 1.) request payment to be kept on your account for later use or 2.) pay a $5 administrative fee to request your money back. 

  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. Please bring drinks, snacks, lunch and a change of clothes to the course. 

  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. 

  Course instructor is :

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

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• October Moving Water Basic Tandem Canoe

  • Start
    22 Oct 2026
  •  
  • End
    25 Oct 2026
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  • Schedule
    3 sessions
  • Location
    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. If you withdraw after paying you may 1.) request payment to be kept on your account for later use or 2.) pay a $5 administrative fee to request your money back. 

  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.

  Course Instructors are: Dan dangeo@shaw.ca

                                        James canoe@vckc.ca

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

  Regards,
  

  Canoe Program Director

  canoe@vckc.ca 

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• Big Canoe Leader Course (RCABC)

  • Start
    24 Oct 2026
  •  
    8:00 AM
  • End
    25 Oct 2026
  •  
    4:30 PM
  • Location
    VCKC Clubhouse, 355 Gorge Road West, Victoria

  Register

  This course is $100 for non club members/ $50 for club members. Please register online now to secure your spot. 

  Big Canoe Leader Skills: October 24 and 25, 2026

  Candidates will maneuver a Big Canoes. learn precise control, crew commands, inside turns, outside turns, working with currents and waves. This course will be delivered at VCKC (355 Gorge Road West, Victoria) on October 24 and will be offsite October 25, likely on open ocean water with currents.

  Topics to include equipment and trip planning, team management, risk assessment/avoidance and sterning Big Canoes in more difficult settings.

  Candidates for the Big Canoe Leadership level must have tandem canoe experience and training, and preferably have some experience in a Big Canoe. Less experienced candidates may earn a Big Canoe Paddler certificate.

  Prerequisites can be earned by completing tandem canoe courses. See the VCKC calendar to available dates and to register.

  For more help please contact Joe Boyd joeboyd@telus.net or 250-882-6033

  
  

  
  

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• LGBTQ+ & Nonbinary Basic Tandem October Lakewater Canoe Course

  • Start
    29 Oct 2026
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  • End
    31 Oct 2026
  •  
  • Schedule
    2 sessions
  • Location
    VCKC Clubhouse

  Register

  Canoe Lakewater - Basic Tandem

                    This course is being taught by and for self-identified LGBTQ+ & nonbinary people

  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. If you withdraw after paying you may 1.) request payment to be kept on your account for later use or 2.) pay a $5 administrative fee to request your money back.

  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.

  
  

  Course Instructor: Katia, she/her  bannister.katia@gmail.com

   Michael Donaghy, they/them

  
  

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

  
  

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• Monthly Social: Beyond the Footprint: Searching for Sasquatch on Vancouver Island

  • When
    03 Nov 2026
  •  
    7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
  • Location
    VKC Clubhouse, 355 Gorge Rd West, Victoria

  Beyond the Footprint: Searching for Sasquatch on Vancouver Island.

  Is Dave Hill crazy? Come find out as he presents his hobby of searching for Sasquatch on Vancouver Island. Dave is a member and investigator with the Bigfoot Field Researchers Organization (BFRO.net). He attended his first BFRO expedition here on Vancouver Island in 2007. His background in geography, forest science, and remote sensing, brings a unique perspective to Sasquatch research. From footprints to Environmental DNA (eDNA) come take a journey through the “science” of Sasquatch.

  

  Come at 6:30 pm to help set up, meet people, ask questions.

  New Members Orientation at 6:30 pm. (please pre-register)

  Be here by 7:00 for the main event.

  Be on time or risk standing room only and no parking. 

  Got a good story to tell? Contact Shelley and get on the calendar.

  Questions? Comments? Shelley is at director1@vckc.ca.

  
  

  
  

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• House and Grounds Fall Clean-Up

  • When
    07 Nov 2026
  •  
    9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Location
    VCKC Clubhouse, 355 Gorge Rd. West

  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

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• 2026 Remembrance Day Paddle on the Cowichan River

  • When
    11 Nov 2026
  •  
    8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Location
    Cowichan River

  Registration is closed

  Remembrance Day Paddle on the Cowichan
  

  The VCKC Canoe program will be participating in the annual community event - Remembrance Day Cowichan River Paddle on Wednesday November 11 with participation from the South Island Whitewater and UVic Paddling Clubs. 

  There may be some short speeches and a reading of “Flanders Field” before a minute of silence at the Burma Star Memorial at Stolz pool at 11AM sharp. The Memorial is at Stolz Pool in Cowichan River Provincial Park dedicated in memory of all who lost their lives in the WW11 Burma Campaign. It is known as the “Forgotten Army”. Many paddlers leave a poppy at the Memorial.

  Interested VCKC paddlers are required to have RCABC Moving Water 1 or equivalent (must confirm with the event organizer),  James McBeath at canoe@vckc.ca or 250-208-1216

  VCKC members may book a canoe@vckc.ca if a canoe is needed. Everyone who books a canoe must assist in outfitting the canoe with proper safety gear and floatation. A time will be scheduled before the event.

  Although there will be individual volunteers who will lead groups down the river, each canoe is expected to be responsible for outfitting their canoe and be comfortable with their paddling skills on Grade 1-2 water.

  Car shuttles will be setup first and arranged at Gibs N Dots 9:30AM on the morning of the 11th.

  This event is very dependent on water levels so everyone who registers will be kept informed.

  Any questions or concerns please contact  James McBeath at canoe@vckc.ca or 250-208-1216.

  This is a great river event for both novice and experienced river paddlers alike. If you completed one of our Moving Water courses in the past 2 years, this is a great opportunity to hone your skills while having lots of fun on the river during salmon run. As always, helmets and immersion gear are mandatory for running rivers.

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• VHF MARITIME Radio OPERATOR Certificate Course “ROC-M”

  • When
    14 Nov 2026
  •  
    9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
  • Location
    VKC Clubhouse, 355 Gorge Rd West, Victoria

  VHF Maritime Radio Operator Certificate Course “ROC-M”

  Join us for the day to learn how to use a VHF (Very High Frequency) marine radio and become certified. Course will be led by Adrian Lee and entail: pre-reading the supplied manual; passing a multiple-choice test; making simulated oral radio calls for both routine & emergency paddling situations; receiving marine weather reports. To be able to effectively operate a marine radio, you’ll need to undergo some fun training.  

  The Maritime Radio Course teaches emergency radio procedures and everyday operating techniques. Learn all about the uses of marine radios, proper selection of channels radio spoken alphabet, professional procedural words and useful technical jargon, as well as the latest digital radio features which facilitate rapid search & rescue.  

  Saturday November 14^th,  9 am - 4 / 4:30 pm,  BYO Working Lunch and snacks.

  Course will cost $140 and we will need a minimum of 8 people to run it. Because of upfront costs, we will not be able to offer refunds after course materials have been purchased.

  Adrian has been paddling since Woodstock & Neil Armstrong’s moon landing and has served with the Canadian Coast Guard.  He’s a Transport Canada Marine Safety & Paddle Canada instructor; ex-rescue auxiliary training officer.

  
  

  For more information, contact Shelley is at director1@vckc.ca.

  
  

  
  

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• Eddie Hopper! Sunday

  • When
    22 Nov 2026
  •  
    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Location
    Cowichan River

  Register

  Eddie Hopper!  (Dependent on Water levels.)

  Members must have a Moving Water course or instructor permission to participate. 

  We will be paddling on the Cowichan River.

  Helmets are required. Drysuits are mandatory.

  For further information, contact

  James McBeath, Canoe Director

  canoe@vckc.ca

  ‭(250) 208-1216‬
  

  
  

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• Monthly Social: Let's Celebrate the Season

  • When
    01 Dec 2026
  •  
    6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
  • Location
    VKC Clubhouse, 355 Gorge Rd West, Victoria

  Let's Celebrate the Season

  Come celebrate the season with your friends at VCKC and let's decorate the Clubhouse at the same time. Bring something sweet or savory to share and a beverage to toast to the holidays. 

  The fun all starts at 6 pm! Come when you can. 

  Got a good story to tell? Contact Shelley and get on the calendar.

  Questions? Comments? Shelley is at director1@vckc.ca.

  
  

  
  

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• Canoe Instructor Planning Meeting for 2027

  • When
    10 Dec 2026
  •  
    6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
  • Location
    VCKC

  
  

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• Eddie Hopper! Sunday

  • When
    13 Dec 2026
  •  
    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Location
    Cowichan River

  Register

  Eddie Hopper!  (Dependent on Water levels.)

  Members must have a Moving Water course or instructor permission to participate. 

  We will be paddling on the Cowichan River.

  Helmets are required. Drysuits are mandatory.

  For further information, contact

  James McBeath, Canoe Director

  canoe@vckc.ca

  ‭(250) 208-1216‬
  

  
  

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• Eddie Hopper! NEW YEARS DAY, Friday

  • When
    01 Jan 2027
  •  
    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Location
    Sooke River

  Register

  Eddie Hopper!  (Dependent on Water levels.)

  Members must have a Moving Water course or instructor permission to participate. 

  We will be paddling on the Sooke River.

  Helmets are required. Drysuits are mandatory.

  For further information, contact

  James McBeath, Canoe Director

  canoe@vckc.ca

  ‭(250) 208-1216‬
  

  
  

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• Eddie Hopper! Sunday

  • When
    03 Jan 2027
  •  
    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Location
    Sooke River

  Register

  Eddie Hopper!  (Dependent on Water levels.)

  Members must have a Moving Water course or instructor permission to participate. 

  We will be paddling on the Sooke River.

  Helmets are required. Drysuits are mandatory.

  For further information, contact

  James McBeath, Canoe Director

  canoe@vckc.ca

  ‭(250) 208-1216‬
  

  
  

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• Dragonboat Team Meeting VCKC Clubhouse Main Floor and Deck

  • When
    18 Mar 2027
  •  
    6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
  • Location
    VCKC Clubhouse Main Floor and Deck

  VCKC Dragonboat Team Meeting 

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