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Small Boat paddlers participating in our Small Boat Race Series

Small Boat Race Series

FGPC Small Boat Race Series Fall/Winter 2025/26

Looking to warm up this winter? FGPC is bringing the heat with some competition! The “FGPC Small Boat Race Series” is open to all paddlers, any level that want to come out and challenge themselves. Points will be given by placement (example – If you finish 3rd out of 10 you will receive 8 points)  and 10 points for participation at each race. 

When:

  • Saturday, October 25 @ 1:30pm – 3km
    • FGPC to Tillicum and back
  • Saturday, November 29 @ 1:30pm – 5km
    • FGPC to Bay, Tillicum, Bay, FGPC
  • Saturday, December 20 @ 1:30pm – 7km
    • FGPC to V23 and back
  • Saturday, January 31 @ 1:30pm – 9km relay format
    • 6 x 1.5km loops – FGPC, Halkett, Bay, FGPC
  • Saturday, February 28 @ 1:30pm – 9km
    • FGPC to V21 and back 
  • Saturday, March 28 @ 1:30pm – 11.5km
    • FGPC to V21, Brotchie, V21 and back
Click here for more information and to register

2025 Events

WETDASHE

  • 15 and 16 November 2025 (Saturday and Sunday)
  • 12km, 24km, and 48km full dock “dry” change relay races. Boats supplied. Prizes, more prizes and food truck services.
  • Make Every Second Count: Wetdashe Men’s Health Fund: Both competitors and supporters can help Wetdashe 2022 participants “make every second count.” For every $10 donated to the Wetdashe Men’s Health Fund, a 1-second advantage is added to the scores of chosen teams and paddlers.
  • Registration Fee: $45 per paddler (including GST)
Click here for more information and to register

2026 Events

FGPC V12 Valentine’s Race

7 February 2026 (Saturday)

​9.5km. Double hull (v12). From FGPC through Victoria’s inner, middle and outer harbours to the v21 buoy just outside Victoria harbour and back. It’s a fun middle distance race that’s available to everyone!

OC12 BOATS PROVIDED BY FGPC and participating local clubs

Race slots are as follows:

  • 9:30 am
  • 11:00 am
  • 12:30 pm
  • 2:00 pm

Afternoon slots will preferentially be allotted to away teams.

Mandatory steers’ meetings are held 15 minutes before each race; draw prizes and finish prizes will be distributed after each race.

Registration Fee: $300 including GST ($25 per paddler)

Click here for more information and to register

KAN-U-HAKIT St. Patrick’s Sprints

  • Kan U Hakit OC6 1500m Sprint Races will be held on Saturday 14 March 2026 (boats supplied)
  • Kan U Hakit V1 and OC1 500m Sprint Races will be held on Sunday 15 March 2026 (boats supplied)
  • Registration Fee: $240 ($40 per paddler) for Saturday OC6 crews
  • Registration Fee: $50 per paddler for Sunday V1 or OC1 racers
Click here for more information and to register

WETDASHE

  • 14 and 15 November 2026 (Saturday and Sunday)
  • 12km, 24km, and 48km full dock “dry” change relay races. Boats supplied. Prizes, more prizes and food truck services.
  • Make Every Second Count: Wetdashe Men’s Health Fund: Both competitors and supporters can help Wetdashe 2022 participants “make every second count.” For every $10 donated to the Wetdashe Men’s Health Fund, a 1-second advantage is added to the scores of chosen teams and paddlers.
  • Registration Fee: $45 per paddler (including GST)
Registration opens soon

FGPC OFFERS OUTRIGGER PROGRAMS, clinics and events for novice, recreational and competitive paddlers. Please call or email to register. The fall/winter season runs from 1 October to 31 March and the summer season runs from 1 April through 30 September. Browse our programs and register today.