Head of the Fort hosted by Fort Langley Community Rowing Club. Location: Bedford Channel, Fort Langley Description: This 4.4 km head race event is intended to provide a start-of-season racing opportunity on the Lower Mainland. Registration: Registration and more information available on Regatta Central (search Head of the Fort under Canadian Regattas). Questions can be directed to Local Organizing Committee Chair, Lisa Samuel.
Level 3 Umpire Clinic Licensed (Level 2) Umpires who are interested in learning more about the Chief Umpire role or becoming a Chief Umpire are invited to take the Level 3 Umpire Clinic. This clinic forms the foundation for becoming a Chief Umpire, and prepares umpires to take on the role of Associate Chief Umpire…
St. George’s/Vancouver College Boat Race hosted by St. George’s School Rowing and Vancouver College Rowing. Location: Fraser River, Richmond or False Creek, Vancouver (in alternating years) Description: This is an annual contest between St. George’s and Vancouver College. The format of the race is a dual style head-to-head race where two crews start side by side and race the…
Maple Bay Regatta hosted by Maple Bay Rowing Club. Location: Quamichan Lake, Duncan Description: This regatta on a fully-buoyed course is offered to help prepare Juniors for the Brentwood, Shawnigan, and CSSRA regattas coming later in the season. Registration: Registration and more information available on Regatta Central. Questions can be directed to Local Organizing Committee Chair, Dave Symonds.
Cadborosaurus Coastal Endurance Regatta hosted by OARCA Coastal Rowing Location: Cadboro Bay, Saanich Description: Intended to provide a World Rowing endurance-length course for coastal rowers. 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 event of…
The BC Summer Games is a four-day event that takes place every two years, providing one of the few opportunities for Junior athletes to experience a multi-sport games. At the 2026 BC Summer Games, over 3000 athletes, coaches, and officials will participate across 19 sports hosted by the City of Kelowna. Rowing will be represented by 8…
Shawnigan Lake 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 head…
Level 2 Umpire Clinic Assistant (Level 1) Umpires – If you attended a few regattas last season and have had the chance to: do at least one shift each in the positions of Control, Finish, Start, and Judge at the Start; and observe (ride along) with a Race Umpire, then you may be ready to…
The BC Summer Games is a four-day event that takes place every two years, providing one of the few opportunities for Junior athletes to experience a multi-sport games. At the 2026 BC Summer Games, over 3000 athletes, coaches, and officials will participate across 19 sports hosted by the City of Kelowna. Rowing will be represented by 8…