This free, on-line workshop for coaches and athletes, will help prepare you to begin racing beach sprints. The workshop will cover what you need to know ahead of time, what to bring to the regatta, and how beach sprint regattas are run. The workshop will be presented by Michelle Boss, a World Rowing certified Coastal…
This free workshop will focus on the practical application of using Crew Timer. Timing expert, Bas Rijniersce, will walk participants through setting up a Crew Timer account, setting up a test regatta with progressions, then timing events. Register for your zoom link HERE. Questions can be directed to Rowing BC Manager of Programs and Communications,…
Rowing BC will be looking to include a larger group of U16 and U17 athletes with the U19s for some educational sessions in the gym (movement screens and S&C instruction) as well as multiple sessions on the water. In this camp, there will be follow up for participants who have had previous physiological testing and…
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…
Head of the Fort hosted by Fort Langley Community Rowing Club. Location: Bedford Channel, Fort Langley Description: This event is intended to provide a start-of-season racing opportunity on the Lower Mainland incorporating both 4000m head racing and 700m sprint racing. For development athletes, this is a great chance to be exposed to multiple types of racing and…
Sts/VC Boatrace hosted by St. George's School Rowing and Vancouver College Rowing. Location: Middle Arm of the Fraser River (Richmond) and False Creek (Vancouver) on alternating years Description: This annual event provides an exciting competitive opportunity for the two Lower Mainland boy's private schools to go head to head on the Fraser River in duel-style racing. Registration: This event is…
Maple Bay Regatta hosted by Maple Bay Rowing Club. Location: Quamichan Lake, Duncan Description: This 1500m race is intended to provide racing experience to new athletes, and to those with 2-3 years experience. It is primarily attended by athletes from Vancouver Island. Athletes attend for the race experience, and for the relaxed atmosphere that allows a…
Learn the basics of beach sprint rowing. Practical and hands on for coaches and athletes. The 5-hour clinic will cover the following: Equipment standards Boat handling and entries Turns and steering Landing and exits Participants will have an opportunity to put the new skills to work during some fun side by side pieces. This camp…
Cadborosaurus Coastal Endurance Regatta hosted by OARCA Coastal Rowing Location: Cadboro Bay, Saanich Description: Intended to provide a first race of the season for coastal rowers from across the province on a World Rowing endurance-length course. Registration: Registration and more information available on Regatta Central. Questions can be directed to Local Organizing Committee Chair, York Langerfeld.
Brentwood Regatta hosted by Brentwood College School Rowing. Location: Brentwood College School (2735 Mt Baker Rd, Mill Bay, BC) Description: The 1500m Brentwood Regatta has been held annually since 1971. This international event is attended by Junior rowers from schools and clubs across BC and the Pacific Northwest of the US. For many, this is the pinnacle…