Club Community Partners2024 Program and Event Calendar
Community Events and Races
| Date | Time | Event Description |
|---|---|---|
| May 4 | 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM | Burnwater Youth Regatta |
| The first race of the season, the Burnwater Youth Regatta is Western Canada’s largest regatta featuring youth teams. Visit dragonboatbc.ca/competition/youthregatta for more information. Cheer on these young athletes for free, and soak in the festive environment. | ||
| May 4 | 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM | Burnwater Spring Sprint |
| The Burnwater Spring Sprint is back for the first time since 2018! Open the racing season with 3 X 500M races on the False Creek race course. Visit dragonboatbc.ca/competition/springsprint for more information. Cheer on these young athletes for free, and soak in the festive environment. | ||
| May 26 | 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM | Birds Nest Properties Community Paddling Day |
| Join us for free 45 minute dragon boat paddling sessions beginning on the hour. Visit dragonzone.ca/community for more information. | ||
| June 1 | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM | Vessi 500 Championship |
| Soak in the sun, grab a bite or a drink, and try out Vessi’s famous waterproof shoes- all as BC’s second largest race comes down the race course beside you! Watch as mixed and women’s teams face off against each other on False Creek. Visit dragonboatbc.ca/competition/vessi500 for more information. Free admission! | ||
| June 21-23 | 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM | The 36th Anniversary of the Concord Pacific Dragon Boat Festival |
| North America’s flagship dragon boat festival returns to Concord Pacific Place, Creekside Park, and False Creek. 5,500 paddlers and 100,000 spectators enjoy three days of cultural performances, international level racing, and an exciting live music program. Visit concorddragonboatfestival.ca for more information. Free admission! | ||
| July 7 | 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM | Birds Nest Properties Community Paddling Day |
| Join us for free 45 minute dragon boat paddling sessions beginning on the hour. Visit dragonzone.ca/community for more information. | ||
| July 27 | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM | Harrison Dragon Boat Festival |
| Organized in partnership with the Fraser Valley Paddling Club One of the race calendar’s most popular events is back! Sneak away for the weekend, and join us at scenic Harrison Lake to soak in the sun. Visit harrisondragonboat.com for more information | ||
| August 4 | 12:00 PM – 7:00 PM | Birds Nest Properties Community Paddling Day |
| Join us for free 45 minute dragon boat paddling sessions beginning on the hour. Visit dragonzone.ca/community for more information. | ||
| August 24 | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM | Freshco Richmond Dragon Boat Festival |
| Wrap up summer with us on the shores of the Fraser River at Steveston Harbour and Imperial Landing Park. Steveston comes alive with 1,500 paddlers and 20,000 visitors for one of BC’s biggest dragon boat races. Visit stevestondragonboatfestival.ca for more information. Free admission! | ||
| September 8 | 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM | Birds Nest Properties Community Paddling Day |
| Join us for free 45 minute dragon boat paddling sessions beginning on the hour. Visit dragonzone.ca/community for more information. | ||
| September 28 | 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM | Oddball Fall Classic |
| Close out the racing year with us on False Creek at the Oddball Fall Classic! Teams will sprint in 200 M races throughout the day in the last event of the season! Visit dragonboatbc.ca/competition/fallclassic for more information. Free admission! |
2024 Individual Paddling Programs
Learn more at our Individual Intro Programs page and Community page. Please add 5% GST to all costs. Register online at register.dragonboatbc.ca. To register for summer camp, visit the Park Board website.
| Program | Start Date | End Date | Time | Race Day | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KAYAK – REGISTER NOW AT REGISTER.DRAGONBOATBC.CA | |||||
| Intro to Kayak | April 8 | n/a | 5:00 PM-7:30 PM | $119 | |
| Intro to Kayak | April 15 | n/a | 5:00 PM-7:30 PM | $119 | |
| Intro to Kayak | April 22 | n/a | 5:00 PM-7:30 PM | $119 | |
| Intro to Kayak | April 29 | n/a | 5:00 PM-7:30 PM | $119 | |
| Intro to Kayak | May 6 | n/a | 5:00 PM-7:30 PM | $119 | |
| Intro to Kayak | May 13 | n/a | 5:00 PM-7:30 PM | $119 | |
| Intro to Kayak | May 27 | n/a | 5:00 PM-7:30 PM | $119 | |
| Intro to Kayak | June 3 | n/a | 5:00 PM-7:30 PM | $119 | |
| Intro to Kayak | June 10 | n/a | 5:00 PM-7:30 PM | $119 | |
| Intro to Kayak | June 17 | n/a | 5:00 PM-7:30 PM | $119 | |
| Intro to Kayak | June 24 | n/a | 5:00 PM-7:30 PM | $119 | |
| Intro to Kayak | July 8 | n/a | 5:00 PM-7:30 PM | $119 | |
| Intro to Kayak | July 15 | n/a | 5:00 PM-7:30 PM | $119 | |
| Intro to Kayak | July 22 | n/a | 5:00 PM-7:30 PM | $119 | |
| Intro to Kayak | July 29 | n/a | 5:00 PM-7:30 PM | $119 | |
| Intro to Kayak | August 12 | n/a | 5:00 PM-7:30 PM | $119 | |
| Intro to Kayak | August 19 | n/a | 5:00 PM-7:30 PM | $119 | |
| Intro to Kayak | August 26 | n/a | 5:00 PM-7:30 PM | $119 | |
| Intro to Kayak | September 9 | n/a | 5:00 PM-7:30 PM | $119 | |
| DRAGON BOAT – REGISTER NOW AT REGISTER.DRAGONBOATBC.CA | |||||
| 4 Week Intro to Dragon Boat and Race | May 8 | May 29 | 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM | June 1 | $149 |
| 4 Week Intro to Dragon Boat and Race | May 27 | June 17 | 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM | June 22-23 | $149 |
| 4 Week Intro to Dragon Boat and Race – LIMITED SPACE LEFT | May 29 | June 19 | 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM | June 22-23 | $149 |
| 4 Week Intro to Dragon Boat and Race | July 31 | August 21 | 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM | August 24 | $149 |
| 4 Week Intro to Dragon Boat and Race | September 4 | September 25 | 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM | September 28 | $149 |
| 8 Week Intro to Dragon Boat and Race – SOLD OUT | April 30 | June 19 | 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM | June 1 & June 22-23 | $219 |
| 8 Week Intro to Dragon Boat and Race | May 2 | June 20 | 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM | June 1 & June 22-23 | $219 |
| 8 Week Intro to Dragon Boat and Race | August 6 | September 24 | 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM | Aug 24 & Sept 28 | $219 |
| 8 Week Intro to Dragon Boat and Race | August 8 | September 26 | 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM | Aug 24 & Sept 28 | $219 |
| OC-1 – REGISTER NOW AT REGISTER.DRAGONBOATBC.CA | |||||
| Intro to OC-1 | March 3 | March 24 | 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM PM | $109 | |
| YOUTH SUMMER PADDLING CAMP – REGISTER THROUGH CREEKSIDE COMMUNITY CENTRE | |||||
| Summer Paddling Camp – Age 8-12 | July 2 | July 5 | 9:00 AM-3:30 PM | $325 | |
| Summer Paddling Camp – Age 8-12 | July 8 | July 12 | 9:00 AM-3:30 PM | $400 | |
| Summer Paddling Camp – Age 8-12 | July 15 | July 19 | 9:00 AM-3:30 PM | $400 | |
| Summer Paddling Camp – Age 8-12 | July 22 | July 26 | 9:00 AM-3:30 PM | $400 | |
| Summer Paddling Camp – Age 8-12 | July 29 | August 2 | 9:00 AM-3:30 PM | $400 | |
| Summer Paddling Camp – Age 8-12 | August 6 | August 9 | 9:00 AM-3:30 PM | $325 | |
| Summer Paddling Camp – Age 8-12 | August 12 | August 16 | 9:00 AM-3:30 PM | $400 | |
| Summer Paddling Camp – Age 8-12 | August 19 | August 23 | 9:00 AM-3:30 PM | $400 | |
| Summer Paddling Camp – Age 8-12 | August 26 | August 30 | 9:00 AM-3:30 PM | $400 |
2024 Skill Clinics
Learn more by visiting our Skill Clinic page. Please add 5% GST to all costs. Register online at register.dragonboatbc.ca.
| Program | Level | Date | Time | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DRAGON BOAT | ||||
| Steering Clinic | Level 1 | February 24 | 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM | $25 |
| Steering Clinic | Level 1 | March 23 | 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM | $25 |
| Steering Clinic | Level 1 | Stay Tuned | 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM | $25 |
| Steering Clinic | Level 1 | Stay Tuned | 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM | $25 |
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