Head of the Nicomekl hosted by Nicomekl Rowing Club.  Location: Nicomekl Rowing Club (13723 Crescent Rd, Surrey, BC) Description: This is a friendly regatta, great for first time regatta experience, and also for those preparing for the Head of the Charles Regatta wanting experience on a windy river course. The day consists of two 6000m races. One where participants…

Western Canadian University Rowing Championships hosted by UBC Rowing.  Location: Burnaby Lake Description: This event brings together the best athletes from university rowing programs in Western Canada for a 2000m championships event in the lead up to the Canadian University Rowing Championships later in the Fall.   Registration: Registration and more information available on Regatta Central (search Western Canadian University Rowing Championships under…

October Sprints hosted by Greater Victoria Youth Rowing Society (GVYRS).  Location: Elk Lake Description: This 1000m sprint event is intended for the same novice and experienced high school athletes participating in the Fall season through GVYRS. This event progresses to the LVISSA City Championships and Island High School Rowing Championships later in the Fall season.  Registration: Registration and more information…

Burnaby Lake Small Boat Invitational hosted by Burnaby Lake Rowing Club.  Location: Burnaby Lake Description: This 4000m time trial race is attended by a wide variety of athletes from the Lower Mainland, often including those looking for preparing for the Head and Tail of the Gorge regattas. This regatta has a relaxed atmosphere ensuring everyone from novice to performance…

Head and Tail of the Gorge hosted by Gorge Narrows Rowing Club.  Location: Gorge Waterway Description: These two regattas are an iconic BC event to attend. Each day, racing takes place on the Gorge Narrows for all categories of athletes. Viewers can watch from the Tillicum Narrows Bridge as boats navigate through the rushing water at the narrows, making…

LVISSAA City Championships hosted by Greater Victoria Youth Rowing Society (GVYRS).  Location: Elk Lake Description: This 1000m sprint event is part of the Fall racing season for athletes participating in the GVYRS season. This event is followed by the Island High School Championships. Registration: Registration and more information available on Regatta Central (search LVISSAA City Championships under Canadian Regattas). Questions can be…

Head of Shawnigan hosted by Shawnigan Lake School Rowing.  Location: Shawnigan Lake School (1975 Renfrew Rd, Shawnigan Lake, BC) Description: This regatta creates a development regatta for athletes from across BC, but especially Vancouver Island. 3000m and 7000m head racing.  Registration: Registration and more information available on Regatta Central . Questions can be directed to Local Organizing Committee Chair, Jennifer Parfitt.

Beat the Beast hosted by St. George’s School Rowing.  Location: St. George’s School (4175 W 29th Ave, Vancouver, BC) Description: This indoor rowing regatta includes all athlete streams, and is intended as a regional end-of-winter indoor regatta. Registration: Registration and more information will be available on Regatta Central. Questions can be directed to St. George's School Rowing.

Kraken Erg hosted by Brentwood College School Rowing.  Location: Brentwood College School (2735 Mt Baker Rd, Mill Bay, BC) Description: This indoor rowing regatta includes all athlete streams, and is intended as a regional end-of-winter indoor regatta. Registration: Registration and more information available on Regatta Central. Questions can be directed to Head of Rowing, David Calder.

Elk Lake Spring Regatta hosted by Victoria City Rowing Club.  Location: Victoria City Rowing Club (5100 Patricia Bay Hwy, Victoria, BC) Description: This 1850m sprint race is an opportunity to kick-start the Spring racing season, both for performance athletes, and for others just looking for an event early in the season. It is primarily attended by teams from Vancouver…