The False Creek Women's Regatta and Breast Cancer Survivor Event 2018 (deprecated)

Race Day and Location

Race day is Saturday, May 26th, 2018. Located in Vancouver, British Columbia, the race venue is set on beautiful False Creek, in the heart of the City. Racer’s village is at Creekside Park, on the corner of Athlete’s Way and Ontario Street, next to the Olympic Village area. Registration usually starts at 7:00 am and races generally run between 9:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. (times confirmed with the final race grid)

2018 Women’s Regatta Information Package

2018 False Creek Women’s Regatta Race Grid

minor revision to race grid as follows:

2018 FC Women’s Regatta V2

Racing Format

The regatta consists of three 500m dragon boat races using BUK dragon boats. There is no age class racing. Paddles and Transport Canada approved PFDs are provided for racers. Breast Cancer Survivor Challenge and Flower Ceremony is once again being hosted by our Regatta and promises to be the Highlight of the Day!

Roster Requirements

There will be a minimum of 18 and a maximum of 24 paddlers allowed on the roster, plus 1 drummer and 1 steersperson. All participants must be female except for the steers, which can be male or female.

Costume Contest

During the regatta there is also a costume contest where teams are encouraged to dress up with a unified theme (optional, of course). During the break there is a chance to do a short skit or presentation to show off your costumes. The winner of the costume contest receives free admission to next year’s Women’s Regatta!

* this years winner is Saggin’ Dragons!

Registration and Fees

Registration is now open. To register, please go to registration page

Early Bird fees – Payment received on or before March 27th, 2018

Adult Teams $625 CAD

BCS* Teams $475 CAD

Junior Teams $475 CAD

Regular fees – Payment received on or after March 27th, 2018

Adult Teams $725 CAD

BCS* Teams $575 CAD

Junior Teams $575 CAD

*BCS – Breast Cancer Survivor Teams

Team Waiver Form

Please do NOT send Team Waiver Forms with your registration or payment. Completed Team Waivers Forms are to be submitted on race day.

The Juniors will each individually provide a completed waiver, each name then matching the Roster (may use adult form for roster purposes only) to be provided to the registration desk the morning of Race Day and prior to their first race. Note: the adult roster form is not to be signed by any junior, only the Junior Waiver is acceptable.

2018 Women’s Regatta – Adult Waiver

2018 Women’s Regatta – Junior Informed Consent

2018 Women’s Regatta – Junior Roster

Vendors

Below is a list of vendors that are going to join us at FCRCC women regatta.