FGPC’s Spring and Summer programs for recreational and performance paddlers are now open for registration. Includes OC1, OC6, V12, and Dragon Boat!
FGPC offers dragon boat open house events every Spring to introduce new paddlers to the fun and camaraderie of dragon boat paddling.
Sunday, May 21 from 1:00 – 3:00 pm
Sunday, June 18 from 1:00 – 3:00 pm
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This is the perfect program for brand new paddlers of all ages and abilities who want to dip their paddles in the water over a 5 to 6 week series of once per week practices culminating in one of Vancouver Island’s three signature dragon boat races.
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Victoria’s only dedicated Sprint Canoe Kayak programWhere expert coaching staff safely teach children our outdoor specialty, the healthy fun of Sprint Kayaking
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Your kids will have fun and adventure this summer!
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Registration is now open!
Sign up for our kayak / stand up paddle board membership. Available all year round!
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Fairway Gorge Super Sprints – Sunday May 7, 2023
Nanaimo Dragon Boat Festival – July 8 and 9, 2023
Vancouver Island Dragon Boat Festival – August 26 and 27, 2023
Registration is now open!
Vancouver Island Dragon Boat Race Series
FGPC can help you set up a community or corporate team and provide everything you need to get on the water.
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V12, Kan-U-Hakit, and Wet Dashe.
Challenge and Excitement year round!
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The Nanaimo Dragonboat Festival is returning next summer. This festival will take place in the harbour and at Maffeo Sutton Park on July 8 and 9!
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8-9 July 2023
This exciting weekend of racing draws on the Fairway Gorge Paddling Club’s experience running many of Vancouver Island’s signature dragon boat festivals, along with innovations garnered through the hands-on experiences of FGPC’s production team at race venues around the world.
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~ 500M
26-27 August 2023
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.
18 -19 November 2023
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.
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in one of the most beautiful places in Canada.
We’re looking for 100 people to do something great and volunteer at the Nanaimo Dragon Boat Festival. Not only will you be helping to facilitate one of the city’s signature summer festivals, you’ll be an invaluable part of a summer event featuring more than 1,200 athletes, 5,000 spectators, beer gardens, music, dance and more. To become one of our valued volunteers, click here for more information and to sign up.
Our next Dragon Boat Open House happens on Sunday June 18, 2023 from 1pm to 3pm. Click here for more information and to sign up.
There are very few spots left to register for the upcoming 20th Anniversary Nanaimo Dragon Boat Festival, held this year on the weekend of July 8 and 9, 2023. Register now!
The FGPC Spring/Summer Paddling Program Guide is now available. Click here for all the details and to register.
Registration is now open for the FGPC Chinook Youth Sprint Kayak program, Victoria’s only dedicated Spring Canoe Kayak program. Click here for more details and to register.
If you are new to the sport of dragon boating and are looking to learn, our Greenhorn Dragon Boat Team will teach you the basics. Click here for more info and to register.
There are only a few spaces left in our 2023 Kids Paddlesports Camps! Click here for more information and to register.
Please consider donating to FGPC’s Ultralight Fund for the purchase of our fourth ultralight OC6 canoe.