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 Race Around the Rock is an epic 88 km coastal rowing endurance race circumnavigating Salt Spring Island. Open to experienced rowers in Coastal 1x (solo), 2x, and 4x/4x+ boats, it challenges crews to take on open water, changing conditions, and the full scale of…
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…
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, Victoria 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…
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. This regatta has a relaxed atmosphere ensuring everyone from novice to performance feels welcome. Registration: Registration and more information available on Regatta Central Questions can be directed to Local…
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.
Head Up the Creek hosted by False Creek Rowing Club. Location: False Creek, Vancouver Description: This 5000m event has historically been held in March at the start of the Head Race season, but has moved to this date in hopes of better weather, and to provide a clear end to the Head Race season on the Lower Mainland. This…