All VCKC Hosted Events

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All Upcoming Events

  • Canoe Lakewater - Basic Tandem for Women, Non-Binary or Gender Diverse Individuals

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


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  • Paddle Canada Level 1 Sea-Kayak Course

    • 27 Jul 2024
    • 8:00 AM
    • 28 Jul 2024
    • 5:30 PM
    • VCKC Deck and Gorge Waterway
    • 0

    This is the Level 1 Paddle Canada Kayak Course for individuals who have completed the Basic Course and have at least six months of paddling experience. Students who believe that they can pass this course need to contact the Kayak Instructional Team directly through the club's kayak email address. 

    Members who previously expressed interest are being contacted directly in order of the waitlist to register.

    There will be a Pre-session theory class on Wednesday, July 24 @ 6pm, at the clubhouse.

    Participants will require appropriate clothing, which will include a wet or dry suit as you will be in the water for the recovery session. If you do not have either of these then a wetsuit can be rented from sports rent. All other equipment is supplied.

    Participants will be required to properly clean any equipment that is used at the end of the session. This usually takes half an hour each day.

    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.

    For more information about the course; https://www.paddlecanada.com/levels/sea-kayak/akasharkbow/

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  • Butchart Fireworks in a Big Canoe

    • 27 Jul 2024
    • 5:00 PM - 11:00 PM
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    Join us for an evening paddling Voyageur canoes in Brentwood Bay and Todd Inlet

    Meet at the clubhouse between 7:40 and 8 PM to load boats

    Bring layers, food and beverage - we will be out past dark

    Butchart fireworks start about 10pm

    Back at the Tsartlip boat ramp by 11 pm, and at the clubhouse by midnight.

    Contact Joe: BigCanoe@vckc.ca if you have questions.

    No experience necessary. Everyone welcome.


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  • Easter Seals - Camp Shawnigan Tour

    • 30 Jul 2024
    • 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
    • Camp Shawnigan
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    You are Invited to Camp Shawnigan for a Tour! - Victoria Canoe and Kayak Club

    Want to see first-hand where the 'Paddle for the Kids' fundraising dollars go, and the impacts it has?

    Easter Seals is excited to host members from the Victoria Canoe and Kayak Club for a tour of Camp Shawnigan!

    When: Tuesday, July 30, 2024

                9:30am - 12noon

    RSVP: Please register for this event so we can provide Camp with estimated number of VCKC Members attending the Tour

    Where: Easter Seals Camp Shawnigan

                2180 Shawnigan Lake Road

                Shawnigan Lake, BC

    When you enter onto the property (through the main gate, where the sign is) you will go down the straight stretch and then you should see a couple of parking spots on the left-hand side.

    Details:

    Welcome/Parking

    • Shannon Bernays will be near the driveway to direct you where to park.  They don’t have tons of parking spaces so carpooling would help.
    • We will tour the facilities and also check out some fun Camp activities underway.

    Attire

    • Dress casual/comfortable and appropriately for the weather. 
    • There will be limited shade, so we suggest wearing sunscreen and bringing a hat.   

    Camp Guidelines

    • Given the vulnerable population they serve, guests should not navigate the facilities without being accompanied by a staff member.  We will stay as a group.


    Thanks!  Easter Seals Camp Shawnigan looks forward to welcoming VCKC to Camp Shawnigan!!


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  • Big Canoe Thompson River Trip

    • 06 Sep 2024
    • 09 Sep 2024
    • Savona to Ashcroft, BC
    • 12
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    Thompson River Trip September 6th to 9th, 2024

    VCKC’s annual Thompson River Trip from Savona to Spence’s Bridge, BC will take place again this year (assuming public health conditions permit) on the first weekend after Labour Day (Sep 6 to 8). This trip will paddle downstream from Savona to Ashcroft on the Thompson River.

    Pre-requisites

    Members wishing to participate must have Big Canoe experience with either previous participation in a Paddle for the Kids season or else participation in a brigade. Moving water experience in tandem canoe is an asset. Members need to be 12 or older to paddle on this trip.


    Registration 

    The initial cost is  $100 per paddler to cover the cost of shipping canoes off the island. 


    Camping, travel, and food expenses are not included.

    Outline of the trip is as follows:

    • Friday September 6: Travel from Victoria to Juniper Beach Provincial Park (just east of Cache Creek)
    • Saturday September 7: Paddle Big Canoes from Savona to Ashcroft (lunch at Juniper Beach)
    • Sunday September 8: Paddle from Savona to Juniper Beach, load boats at noon and head for a 7pm ferry.


    For more information contact 

     Joe Boyd, Big Canoe Director

     bigcanoe@vckc.ca 




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  • Canoe Lakewater - Basic Tandem

    • 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


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  • Canoe Lakewater - Advanced Tandem

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


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  • Canoe Lakewater Basic Solo

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

    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 

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  • Canoe Lakewater Advanced Solo

    • 06 Oct 2024
    • 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
    • VCKC Clubhouse
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    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. Your instructors will be David Dorosz .  David.dorosz@shaw.ca ,      250-508-2030 and James McBeath,  canoe@vckc.ca 

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

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  • Canoe Moving Water Basic Tandem

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

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