Rowing British Columbia

REGATTA: Nelson Sprints Regatta (Nelson)
2026-08-08
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 social, festival feel and is often used as a way to combine a little racing with a little vacation. This is an important event for bringing together and connecting teams from across the Interior of BC.
Registration: Registration and more information available on Regatta Central.
Questions can be directed to the Local Organizing Committee Chair.

REGATTA: Race Around the Rock (Salt Spring Island)
2026-08-22 - 2026-08-23
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 the island’s coastline.
Crews can race as a single lineup or relay between six shoreline waypoints, combining strategy with next-level endurance. It’s tough, tactical & totally unforgettable.
This is coastal rowing in its raw, real form: currents, crossings, and long stretches of open water —throw in a playful West Coast summer vibe, a social atmosphere, and a finish line full of stories and hard-earned accomplishments.
Find out more about the regatta through the virtual brochure HERE.
Registration: Available through Regatta Central

REGATTA: Cascadia Coastal Beach Sprints (Vancouver)
2026-08-29 - 2026-08-30
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.

REGATTA: Head of the Nicomekl (Surrey)
2026-09-19
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 race against rowers in their own boat class, and the second where a handicap system is used to compare all boat classes against each other for an overall winner. Athletes can enter both races, and many do. Participants attend because of the beautiful river and challenging course, the ability to enter two races on the same day, and the welcoming friendly regatta environment.
Registration: Registration and more information available on Regatta Central.
Questions can be directed to Local Organizing Committee Chair, Helen Healey.

REGATTA: Head of the Okanagan (Kelowna)
2026-09-26
Kelowna Head Race hosted by the Kelowna Rowing Club.
Location: Kelowna (details TBA).
Description: Kelowna Rowing Club is excited to host it’s inagural head race, The Head of the Okanagan in Gellatly Bay in West Kelowna. Our race is open to rowers of all ages and experience. Races will include Juniors (all categories and novice), Open and Masters over a roughly 4km course.
Registration: Registration and more information available on Regatta Central .
Questions can be directed to Local Organizing Committee Chair, Karan Bowyer.

REGATTA: Western Canadian University Rowing Championships (Burnaby)
2026-10-03
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 Canadian Regattas).
Questions can be directed to Local Organizing Committee Chair, Craig Pond.

REGATTA: LVISSA October Sprints Regatta (Victoria)
2026-10-03 - 2026-10-04
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 information available on Regatta Central (search October Sprints under Canadian Regattas).
Questions can be directed to Local Organizing Committee Chair, Greg Sedun.

REGATTA: Burnaby Lake Small Boat Invitational Regatta (Burnaby)
2026-10-04
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 Organizing Committee Chair, Michael Rascher.

REGATTA: Caddy Bay Enduro (Victoria)
2026-10-17
Caddy Bay Enduro Regatta hosted by UVIC Coastal Rowing/OARCA.
Location: Cadboro Bay, Saanich
Description: This regatta provides a coastal endurance race around the islands visible from Cadboro Bay in Victoria. This race format will appeal to flatwater rowers looking for an interesting head race course, or coastal rowers looking for some waves. Coastal equipment is provided – just bring yourself!
Registration: Registration and more information available on Regatta Central.
Questions can be directed to Local Organizing Committee Chair, York Langerfeld.

REGATTA: Head of the Shawnigan Regatta (Shawnigan Lake)
2026-10-18
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.

REGATTA: North Shore Youth Invitational Regatta (North Vancouver)
2026-10-24
North Shore Youth Invitational hosted by Deep Cove Rowing Club.
Location: Deep Cove, North Vancouver
Description: This 500m sprint race for Juniors is primarily directed at novices needing race experience, or a wrap-up event for their Fall season. It is usually attended by athletes from the Lower Mainland, although programs from Vancouver Island have occasionally attended. Umpires at this event are accustomed to dealing with and helping novice athletes. The event schedule flexibly adjusts to ensure each athlete is able to have multiple race opportunities.
Registration: Registration and more information available on Regatta Central (search North Shore Youth Invitational under Canadian Regattas).
Questions can be directed to Local Organizing Committee Chair, Ian Harvey.

REGATTA: Head Up the Creek (Vancouver)
2026-10-25
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 event is primarily attended by JR athletes looking for race experience, and SR/MA athletes looking for a race opportunity close to home. It mostly attracts attendees from the Lower Mainland. The environment is purposefully designed to be welcoming for those newer to regattas. The event is easy to access with its central Downtown Vancouver location and provides the unique opportunity to row under multiple bridges, beside and around small tourist ferries, and culminates in cake for the winners.
Registration: Registration and more information available on Regatta Central.
Questions can be directed to Local Organizing Committee Chair, Simon Litherland.

REGATTA: LVISSA City Championships Regatta (Victoria)
2026-10-31 - 2026-11-01
LVISSAA City Championships hosted by Greater Victoria Youth Rowing Society (GVYRS).
Location: Elk Lake, Victoria
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 directed to Local Organizing Committee Chair, Greg Sedun.

WORKSHOP: RCA Learn to Row Coach Workshop
2026-11-21
Workshop Overview:
The RCA Learn to Row Coach Workshop is intended for coaches who will be working with beginner athletes (those in the Learn to Train stage of Long Term Athlete Development).
In this workshop you will learn about and discuss: safety, analyzing the rowing stroke, Long Term Athlete Development, lesson planning, skills analysis, teaching and learning, rigging, para rowing, and modifying Learn to Row lessons to meet the needs of your club and the participants.
Following completion of this workshop you will be “RCA Learn to Row Coach Trained”.
Details:
This workshop will be delivered in multiple formats on this same date:

Victoria In-person Workshop 9 AM – 5 PM – Register HERE
Vancouver In-person Workshop 9 AM – 5 PM – Register HERE

Registration: Registration and payment ($225 workshop fee) is available through the EventBrite links above.
Registration will close on Friday, November 6, 2026. Each workshop offering requires a minimum of 6 participants in order to proceed. If there are fewer than 6 registrants for a given option at the time that registration closes, every effort will be made to include those participants in an option that will be running. Contact memberservices@rowingbc.ca if you have missed the deadline and want to know more about other upcoming opportunities.
Pre-requisites:
Before taking this workshop, all coaches must have completed the following RCA Every Coach Certified Requirements:

Criminal Record Check
NCCP Coach Initiation In Sport (Online Module)
RCA Rowing Essentials (Online Module)
Making Ethical Decisions Module (Multiple Delivery Options Available)

Information about how to complete each of these requirements is available HERE.
In addition, coaches are expected to have a Pleasure Craft Operator’s Card.

Have further questions? Reach out!
Additional information about the Coach Pathway is available HERE.

REGATTA: Winter Sprinter Ergatta (Victoria)
2026-11-21
Winter Sprinter Ergatta hosted by St. Michael’s University School Rowing.
Location: St. Michael’s University School, Victoria
Description: Winter Is Coming! As programs transition indoors after fall rowing, set the benchmark for your erg training by competing at the SMUS Winter Sprinter Ergatta Nov 21, 2026 in the main gym on our Richmond Rd. Campus (Victoria, BC). With a focus on timed pieces this event is uniquely formatted to allow participants to cross the finish line together while challenging them to answer the question, “How far can you go?”. In addition, you can duel a rival head-to-head in a C2 triathlon (SkiErg, BikeErg, RowErg), log some kms for your team in the club marathon, or pull a traditional 2k if you are a performance athlete needing to submit a score.
Registration: Registration and more information available on Regatta Central .
Questions can be directed to Local Organizing Committee Chair, David Wakulich.

WORKSHOP: RCA Coach Weekend 1 Workshop
2026-11-28 - 2026-11-29
Workshop Overview:
The RCA Coach Workshop is intended for coaches who will be working with athletes interested in regional and provincial competition (those in the Train to Train and Learn to Compete stage of Long Term Athlete Development).
This workshop is divided into two weekends of learning – RCA Coach Weekend 1 Workshop and RCA Coach Weekend 2 Workshop. Rowing BC offers Weekend 1 annually in November and Weekend 2 annually in January. Coaches are encouraged to take these as a set rather than waiting more than a year in between workshops.
In these workshops you will learn about and discuss: Long Term Athlete Development, analyzing rowing technique, analyzing rigging (including adaptations for para athletes), designing a sport program, movement screens, planning a practice, supporting athletes in training, testing and monitoring athlete performance, and supporting competitive experiences.
Following completion of this workshop your status will be “RCA Coach In-Training” and you will be ready to take the RCA Coach Weekend 2 Workshop.
Details:
This workshop will be delivered in-person in Victoria, BC:

Saturday, November 28th 9 AM – 5 PM
Sunday, November 29th 9 AM – 5 PM

Full engagement during all sessions is required to have completed the RCA Coach Weekend 1 workshop.
Registration: Registration and payment ($300 workshop fee) is available through EventBrite HERE.
Registration will close at 8 AM on Friday, November 13, 2026. There must be a minimum of 6 registrants at that time for this workshop to proceed. Contact memberservices@rowingbc.ca if you have missed the deadline and want to know more about other upcoming opportunities.
Pre-requisites:
Before taking this workshop, all coaches must have completed the following RCA Every Coach Certified Requirements:

Criminal Record Check
NCCP Coach Initiation In Sport (Online Module)
RCA Rowing Essentials (Online Module)
Making Ethical Decisions Module (Multiple Delivery Options Available)

Information about how to complete each of these requirements is available HERE.
In addition, coaches are expected to have a Pleasure Craft Operator’s Card.

Have further questions? Reach out!
Additional information about the Coach Pathway is available HERE.

RCA Coach Weekend 2 Workshop
2027-01-16 - 2027-01-17
Workshop Overview:
The RCA Coach Workshop is intended for coaches who will be working with athletes interested in regional and provincial competition (those in the Train to Train and Learn to Compete stage of Long Term Athlete Development).
This workshop is divided into two weekends of learning – RCA Coach Weekend 1 Workshop and RCA Coach Weekend 2 Workshop. Rowing BC offers Weekend 1 annually in November and Weekend 2 annually in January. Coaches are encouraged to take these as a set rather than waiting more than a year in between workshops.
In these workshops you will learn about and discuss: Long Term Athlete Development, analyzing rowing technique, analyzing rigging (including adaptations for para athletes), designing a sport program, movement screens, planning a practice, supporting athletes in training, testing and monitoring athlete performance, and supporting competitive experiences.
Following completion of this workshop your status will be “RCA Coach Trained” and you will be ready to complete your RCA Coach evaluation shortly afterwards.
Details:
This workshop will be delivered in-person in Vancouver, BC (location TBA):

Saturday, January 16th 9 AM – 5 PM
Sunday, January 17th 9 AM – 5 PM

Full engagement during all sessions is required to have completed the RCA Coach Weekend 2 workshop.
Registration: Registration and payment ($300 workshop fee) is available through EventBrite HERE.
Registration will close at 8 AM on Wednesday, January 6, 2027. There must be a minimum of 6 registrants at that time for this workshop to proceed. Contact memberservices@rowingbc.ca if you have missed the deadline and want to know more about other upcoming opportunities.
Pre-requisites:
Before taking this workshop, all coaches must have completed the following RCA Every Coach Certified Requirements:

Criminal Record Check
NCCP Coach Initiation In Sport (Online Module)
RCA Rowing Essentials (Online Module)
Making Ethical Decisions Module (Multiple Delivery Options Available)

Information about how to complete each of these requirements is available HERE.
Coaches must have completed the RCA Coach Weekend 1 Workshop before attending the RCA Coach Weekend 2 Workshop.
In addition, coaches are expected to have a Pleasure Craft Operator’s Card.

Have further questions? Reach out!
Additional information about the Coach Pathway is available HERE.
