FGPC GorgeFest Dragonboat Pursuit-Slalom Regatta

Are you ready for an exhilarating day on the water? 🌊 Join us in Victoria for FGPC Gorge Fest 2026, where we introduce a thrilling one-day regatta that merges speed, strategy, and teamwork in a race format unlike anything else in the Pacific Northwest!

🚣‍♂️ DIFFERENT STARTS. SAME FINISH.
This is not your traditional straight-shot race; crews will navigate a unique pursuit-format slalom course designed for exciting and closely contested finishes while ensuring accessibility and safety for teams of all abilities.

Race Features:
✅ 100m straight-line start / acceleration zone
✅ 300m gated safe slalom section
✅ 100m straight-line sprint finish

With three parallel courses and staggered starts leading to one finish line, success depends on precise steering, crew synchronization, tactical pacing, and maintaining momentum through every turn.

Whether you're a competitive crew seeking a final challenge or a recreational team eager for a unique experience, Gorge Fest offers a fresh way to end the paddling season!

💲 Registration Fee:
$1,000 per crew (GST included)
Optional enhancements:

• FGPC staff steersperson and/or drummer: $100 each
• Team tent (10' x 10'): $75 (GST included)

📅 Registration Deadline: Tuesday, 1 September 2026 (midnight).

Register HERE and finish the season as a team! ARRIVE BEST.