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…

Brown Cup hosted by University of Victoria  Location: Gorge Waterway, Victoria Description: This is an annual contest between UBC and UVIC, started in 1991. The format of the race is a dual style head-to-head race where two crews start side by side and race the best line over the set distance on either the Gorge Waterway or the Fraser…

Head of the Fort hosted by Fort Langley Community Rowing Club.  Location: Bedford Channel, Fort Langley Description: This 4.4 km head race event is intended to provide a start-of-season racing opportunity on the Lower Mainland.  Registration: Registration and more information available on Regatta Central (search Head of the Fort under Canadian Regattas). Questions can be directed to Local Organizing Committee Chair, Lisa Samuel.

St. George’s/Vancouver College Boat Race hosted by St. George’s School Rowing and Vancouver College Rowing. Location: Fraser River, Richmond or False Creek, Vancouver (in alternating years) Description: This is an annual contest between St. George’s and Vancouver College. The format of the race is a dual style head-to-head race where two crews start side by side and race the…