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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Learn to paddle at these two weekend training & festival packages that teach new & returning paddlers how to race in dragon boats.
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FGPC offers many ways for a beginner to get on the water.
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Join us for this dynamic camp experience!
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Registration is now open!
Join us for the Nanaimo Dragon Boat Festival, being held in beautiful Maffeo Sutton Park in Nanaimo over the 12-13 July weekend this coming year
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12-13 July 2025
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.
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~ 500M, 200M, 100M, 1500M Oval, 250M Flag Relay
23-24 August 2025
FGPC’s Spring and Summer programs for recreational and performance paddlers are now open for registration. Includes OC1, OC6, V12, Dragon Boat, Dry Land Training, and Paddle Erg Classes!
Now’s the time to launch (or re-launch) yourself into the wonderful world of dragon boat paddling.
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Small Boat Race Series October 2024 to March 2025
V12 to V21 February 8, 2025
Kan-U-Hakit March 16, 2025
Wet Dashe November 15 and 16, 2025
Challenge and Excitement year round!
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Your kids will have fun and adventure this summer!
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Registration is now open!
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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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.
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
| The amazing Nanaimo Dragon Boat Festival, held on July 12 and 13 at the beautiful Maffeo Sutton Park on the Nanaimo Harbour. Click here for more information! Get your tickets now for the Nanaimo Dragon Boat Festival’s Paddler Party at Wolf Brewery on Saturday July 12 at 5:30pm. This event offers a unique dinner, music, and games experience, featuring handcrafted beers, a seasonal menu with locally sourced ingredients, and live musical performances in a rustic atmosphere. The 2025 Spring/Summer 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. |