FGPC’s Fall and Winter programs for recreational and performance paddlers are now open for registration. Includes OC1, OC6, V12, Dragon Boat, Dry Land Training, and Paddle Erg Classes!
THIS IS A “DRY” CHANGE RACE, which means 6-person crews hotswap on the dock with their team mates at the end of each lap. Dock-change times are included in your team’s aggregate time, so efficient changes get the best results.
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15 -16 November 2025
FGPC offers dragon boat open house events to introduce new paddlers to the fun and camaraderie of dragon boat paddling.
All Open Houses from 11am to 1pm
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Victoria’s only dedicated Sprint Canoe Kayak program where expert coaching staff safely teach children our outdoor specialty, the healthy fun of Sprint Kayaking
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FGPC offers many ways for a beginner to get on the water.
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Now’s the time to launch (or re-launch) yourself into the wonderful world of dragon boat paddling.
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Fairway Gorge Super Sprints is the first FGPC Festival of the season, and is always a great way to begin a year of Dragon Boat Racing. Quick and crazy, these 200M sprints give you a chance to showcase all the work you’ve put into training early in the year.
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Sunday 24 May 2026
The event’s unique selection of race formats will challenge recreational and competitive teams alike: A new “pentathlon” format: a cumulative weekend of racing: 500m, 200m, 100m, 1500M Oval, and our famous flag relay, followed by a final 500 for the top 3 finishing women’s and mixed teams.
~ 500M, 200M, 100M, 1500M Oval, 250M Flag Relay
25-26 July 2026
Our Dry Land Training will match and supplement your paddling program.
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Sign up for our kayak / stand up paddle board membership. Available all year round!
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You’ll find information on the status of the club as a whole and our safety procedures.
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Waterfront Outfitters is Victoria’s dedicated store for all things paddling-related.
From weather-appropriate technical and off-the-water clothing layers, to specialized winter-safe footwear and westcoast layers, Waterfront Outfitters serves the island paddling community with a broad range of locally-sourced products in a dramatic range of colours.
Why not experience island life from the water?
New adventures for all ages.
in one of the most beautiful places in Canada.
| Our Wetdashe dry-change race is coming up on the weekend of 15-16 November. Click here for more details and to register. The 2025/2026 Fall/Winter FGPC Paddling Guide is now available! Request registration or register now! If you’re new to paddling, check out our Beginner Paddling at FGPC page. You’ll find everything you need to get on the water! FGPC’s summer Dragon Boat Open House events continue right through until September! Click here for more information and to sign up! Kids and Youth Paddlesports Camps are now open for registration. Paddlesports Adventure Camps are designed for 6 to 12 year olds, and new for 2025, our Paddlesport & Fitness Camps are designed for 12 to 16 year olds. Click here for more information and to register. |