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FGPC and COVID-19

FGPC has adapted our paddling and fitness programs to exceed mitigation standards established by regional and national health authorities. For details about program options under FGPC’s “Extraordinary Access” programs, read below.

Paddles up! Train, play and compete 12 months of the year in one of the most spectacular paddling locations in Canada.

The Fairway Gorge Paddling Club, located near Victoria BC’s famous inner harbour, offers protected tidal water conditions for dragon boats, kayaks, outrigger canoes and special events. Outrigger canoe paddlers and advanced kayakers can venture beyond Victoria’s inner and outer harbours to the variable challenges of open water. A terrific mix of water conditions present themselves to paddlers within a 5km radius of our club.

Come down and try us out! During COVID-mitigated operations, FGPC has the following services available. Click on the links to read more, and to apply for each of these services.

FGPC EXTRAORDINARY ACCESS PROGRAMS

Group EAP Paddling (return to OC6 and V12): CLICK HERE

FGPC Small Boat EAP OC1 (solo outrigger): CLICK HERE

FGPC Kayak / SUP EAP (single and double kayaks; stand up paddle boards): CLICK HERE

FGPC Fitness EAP (mitigated gym facility access): CLICK HERE


For information on programs that will operate when physical distancing is no longer required, read further.

NOVICE PADDLERS:

FGPC offers novice, recreational and competitive dragon boat and outrigger programs

For people new to paddling, we have novice and recreational programs with coaches trained to keep you challenged and motivated to participate in paddling sports and improve you technique and enjoyment on the water, both as individuals and as members of teams.

“GREENHORN DRAGONS” DRAGON BOAT PROGRAM

Fairway Gorge Paddling Club (FGPC) offers 4-week programs for people from 13 to 99 to train in dragon boats in safe, fun, coached programs that take paddlers from novice to race-ready. Have fun and get a great workout on the beautiful Gorge Waterway.

Click here for more information.

MULTISPORT JUNIOR PADDLING PROGRAM

Fairway Gorge Paddling Club (FGPC) is excited to introduce a paddling program just for junior youth this Fall and Winter! Open to everyone aged 12 to 18, the FGPC Multisport Junior Paddling Program will focus on teamwork, and the fundamentals of dragon boat and outrigger canoe paddling. Guided by enthusiastic and qualified staff, this program will engage youth in a fun, safe and supportive learning environment to give them valuable life skills both on and off the water.

Click Here for more information.


EXPERIENCED PADDLERS:

If you’re an experienced paddler, we offer a range of recreational, intermediate and competitive programs for aspiring and experienced athletes of all ages.

NEW  FGPC now offers competitive dragon boat and outrigger programs for open, masters and senior age classes. These competitive programs enjoy facility and program front-of-the-line conveniences and staff support that FGPC contributes so that paddlers can focus their attention on performance, from season to season and from start to finish. FGPC plays a partnership role in the commitment to training and results demonstrated by these competitive teams:


DRAGON BOAT RACING PROGRAMS

OPEN division: FGPC Rebel Alliance
MASTERS division: FGPC Hornets
SENIOR division: FGPC Momentum

Contact us for more information or complete this form 


OUTRIGGER RACING PROGRAMS

FGPC Competitive Program
FGPC Intermediate Program

Contact us for more information or complete this form 


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