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Small Race Series
V12 to V21
Kan U Hakit Sprints
Wetdashe
Small Boat paddlers participating in our Small Boat Race Series

Small Boat Race Series

FGPC Small Boat Race Series Fall/Winter 2024/25

Looking to warm up this winter? FGPC is bringing the heat with some competition! The “FGPC Small Boat Race Series” is open to all paddlers, any level that want to come out and challenge themselves. Points will be given by placement (example – If you finish 3rd out of 10 you will receive 8 points)  and 10 points for participation at each race. 

  • When:
    • Saturday 1-2PM, October 26: sprint – 500m
      • NB: each competitor races 2 heats: a random draw seeded heat;
        and a head-to-head final
    • Saturday 1-2PM, November 23: distance – 5km
    • Saturday 1-2PM, December 14: sprint – 500m (Cancelled)
      • Saturday 1-2.30PM, January 25: distance – 7km
      • Saturday 1- 2PM, February 22: sprint: 500m
        • NB: each competitor races 2 heats: a random draw seeded heat;
          and a head-to-head final
      • Saturday 1-3PM, March 29: distance – 9.5km
    Click here for more information and to register

    2025 Events

    FGPC V12 Valentine’s Race

    8 February 2025 (Saturday)

    Double hull (v12) from FGPC’s south dock through Victoria’s Gorge Waterway under the Selkirk Trestle, Tillicum Bridge, Craigflower Bridge and into Portage Inlet and back to the start line, a 9.75km race. It’s a fun middle distance race that’s available to everyone!

    OC12 BOATS PROVIDED BY FGPC and participating local clubs

    Race slots are as follows:

    • 9:30 am
    • 11:00 am
    • 12:30 pm
    • 2:00 pm
    • 3:30 pm (if needed)

    Afternoon slots will preferentially be allotted to away teams.

    Mandatory steers’ meetings are held 15 minutes before each race; draw prizes and finish prizes will be distributed after each race.

    Registration Fee: $300 including GST ($25 per paddler)

    Click here for 2024 results

    Click here to register

    KAN-U-HAKIT St. Patrick’s Sprints

    • 16 March 2025 (Sunday)
    • 1500m OC6 sprint race with buoy turns
    • OC6 BOATS PROVIDED BY FGPC
    • Registration Fee: $240 including GST ($40 per paddler)
    • CLICK HERE for 2024 results
    Click here for more information and to register

    WETDASHE

    • 15 and 16 November 2025 (Saturday and Sunday)
    • 12km, 24km, and 48km full dock “dry” change relay races. Boats supplied. Prizes, more prizes and food truck services.
    • Make Every Second Count: Wetdashe Men’s Health Fund: Both competitors and supporters can help Wetdashe 2022 participants “make every second count.” For every $10 donated to the Wetdashe Men’s Health Fund, a 1-second advantage is added to the scores of chosen teams and paddlers.
    • Registration Fee: $45 per paddler (including GST)
    Click here for more information and to register

    FGPC OFFERS OUTRIGGER PROGRAMS, clinics and events for novice, recreational and competitive paddlers. Please call or email to register. The fall/winter season runs from 1 October to 31 March and the summer season runs from 1 April through 30 September. Browse our programs and register today.