Join other coaches, from BC and beyond, to talk about coaching! The topic for this session is: Training Coxswains If you coach new or developing coxswains, this event is for you! Training coxswains well can make a difference in crew performance and development. Bring your ideas and be prepared to talk coxing. Register HERE for your…
Location: Hybrid: Virtual and In-person at Elk Lake Description: RCA Coach Weekend #2 Workshop with two virtual sessions August 20 & 22 evenings, and full day in-person August 24, 2024. Cost for the RCA Coach Weekend #2 Workshop is $275 Registration: To register with Rowing BC for the workshop please click HERE Registrations close on August 15, 2024.…
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…
Cascadia Coastal Beach Sprints and Endurance Regatta hosted by Cascadia Regatta Association. Location: Kitsilano 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 and Endurance Regatta under Canadian Regattas). Questions can be directed to…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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 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…