2026—Oars for Oceans
On May 31, 2026, over 85 people attended our Oars for Oceans event.
In celebration of Ocean Week Victoria and World Oceans Day, this one-of-a-kind experience invited the community to connect with the water in a way that was joyful, meaningful, and accessible—no experience required.
We were joined by representatives from Rowing BC's Row Electric project, BC Hydro, and OceansEV.
Thank you to World Rowing for featuring our Oars for Oceans event!
Participants started with a brief on-land introduction to rowing, learned the basics of technique and movement, then heading out on the water. From there, they stepped into a boat alongside an experienced rower who guided them through their first strokes in a safe, supportive environment. The full experience runs was about 1.5 hours, and gave participans time to learn, try, and truly feel the rhythm of rowing.
Proceeds went to support the club’s transition to electric motors and ongoing environmental stewardship—helping protect the waterway we cherish.