Rowing BC Spring Break Camp March 27-30, 2023 at Elk Lake Spring Break provides an excellent time to fit in some additional training for athletes in performance programs all across the province. Rowing BC is aware that many programs are already offering their own camp opportunities. If that is the case for you, we encourage…
Brown Cup hosted by Brown Cup Planning Society. 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…
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…
Performance Coach Check-In Webinar Who: This webinar is for all coaches working with athletes on the Rowing BC Targeted Athlete List, or close to that level of performance/development What: These seasonal webinars are an opportunity for Rowing BC's Director of Performance, Terry Paul, to check in with performance coaches from across the province, ensuring support…
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…
Cadborosaurus Coastal Regatta hosted by Open Aviron Rowing Coastal Association (OARCA). 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 (search Cadborosaurus under Canadian Regattas). Questions can be directed to Local Organizing Committee…
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…
Location: BC Interior, TBD Description: RCA Learn to Row Coach Workshop in-person Saturday and Sunday, May 6-7, 2023, 9:00am-5:00pm. This workshop will be in-person at an Interior rowing club TBD. Cost for the RCA LTR Coach Workshop is $150 Registration: There are two steps to register, so please make sure to complete both To register…
Shawnigan Regatta hosted by Shawnigan Lake School Rowing. Location: Shawnigan Lake School (1975 Renfrew Rd, Shawnigan Lake, BC) Description: This 2000m regatta is for highschool athletes racing for their clubs or schools. It is the last big local regatta on Vancouver Island in the Spring season, and a final chance for a tune up before some teams…
Nanaimo Sprints hosted by Nanaimo Rowing Club. Location: Long Lake, Nanaimo Description: This 1000m event was created as an opportunity to end the Spring season specifically for JR athletes not planning to attend the Canadian Secondary School Rowing Association Regatta. While performance athletes are welcome, the focus is on the development of novice and JV athletes. This…