Events List

Western Canadian Beach Sprint Championships hosted by OARCA.  Location: Cadboro Bay, Victoria Description: This event is part of the Rowing Canada Aviron Beach Sprint Tour. Beach sprint athletes who want to be considered for the National Team, should participate in their regional event. Registration: Registration and more information available on Regatta Central. Questions can be directed to Local Organizing Committee Chair, Michelle…

Cascadia Masters Championships hosted by Cascadia Regatta Association.  Location: Burnaby Lake Description: This 1000m regatta is intended for performance MA athletes, and is specifically placed in the calendar to allow adequate recovery time in between the NorthWest Masters Regatta and the Cascadia Regatta. Athletes attend for the high quality racing provided, and for the festival-like atmosphere that is created…

BC Provincial Championships hosted by Rowing BC.  Location: Burnaby Lake, Burnaby The Rowing BC Provincial Championships Regatta exists to:  Provide a pinnacle event for Junior and Senior athletes in the Summer Create an excellent competitive racing opportunity Prepare crews to attend the Royal Canadian Henley Regatta in August Identify athletes for Team BC performance support Registration: Registration and more information…

BC Summer Games hosted by Rowing BC/BC Games Society.  Location: While the host location for the 2026 BC Summer Games is Kelowna, the rowing component will take place at Swan Lake, Vernon. Description: The BC Summer Games is a four-day event that takes place every two years throughout the province of BC, and provides one of the few…

Nelson Sprints Regatta hosted by Nelson Rowing Club.  Location: Nelson Rowing Club (1801 Lakeside Drive, Nelson, BC) Description: This event offers 1000m race opportunities for novices, and those looking for a friendly regatta experience. It is primarily attended by athletes from the Interior of BC, but also by those from C’ouer d’Alene (ID), and Spokane (WA). The event offers a…

Race Around the Rock hosted by Salt Spring Island Rowing Club.  Location: Salt Spring Island Description: The event consists of an 88km relay race around Salt Spring Island and is appropriate for coastal rowing/open-water shells (see Rules and Regulations for boat specs) for participants in the 4x, 4x+, and 2x. A boat can have a solo crew or multiple crews.…

Cascadia Coastal Beach Sprints hosted by Cascadia Regatta Association. Location: Locarno Beach, Vancouver Description: Beach sprint events will take place over two days. An endurance race will run on Sunday morning. Registration: Registration and more information available on Regatta Central (search Cascadia Coastal Beach Sprints under Canadian Regattas). Questions can be directed to Local Organizing Committee Chair, Bill Myra.

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…

Kelowna Head Race hosted by the Kelowna Rowing Club.   Location: Kelowna (details TBA). Description: Kelowna Rowing Club is excited to host it's inagural head race, The Head of the Okanagan in Gellatly Bay in West Kelowna.  Our race is open to rowers of all ages and experience. Races will include Juniors (all categories and novice),…