Welcome to VI Paddling! We are proud to be one of the largest paddling clubs on Vancouver Island and home to many great teams in communities across our island paradise. We currently have a large variety of teams from youth to senior, beginner to high performance, and women’s and mixed.
VIP Wild
VI Paddling’s first women’s rec team established in 2019.These ladies of all ages love to work hard to be as competitive as possible while maintaining great social connection within the team.
Gorge-O-Saurus
A brand new, fun mixed crew for all ages and experience.
VICTORIA – SMOKE ON THE WATER
VI Paddling’s learn-to-race dragon boat program for Victoria.
Island Breaststrokers
Island Breaststrokers are a vibrant group of breast cancer survivors, aged 40-80. We paddle to show that rigorous, regular exercise plays a critical role in helping those who are living through breast cancer return to an active lifestyle.
Navy Dragon Anchors
Our team comprises of Military serving and retired /DND Civilians and family and friends of both. We strive for excellence as a team both on and off the water.
Kraken
This program is for individuals with paddling experience (or proven athletic ability) as a stepping stone to the High Performance program, or just as a next step evolution in your paddling journey.
Gorging Dragons Alumni
We welcome relatively fit seniors with a competitive spirit, who want to improve their paddling abilities, and are willing to put in the work and practice attendance to make that happen. We may be old, but we love being fast, and showing those young paddlers who’s boss!
Slegg Titans
The Slegg Titans is one of VIP’s corporate teams comprised of Slegg Building Materials employees.
No Drama Llamas
The Llamas were founded as a means to bring different departments of an organization together for a fun team building, get-to-know your co-workers exercise. It morphed into a team of people from all over the city who enjoyed being together and working hard to cross the finish line.
Route 22
Route 22 began its journey as a team for BC Transit employees from across the company to get to know each other and for team building. The crew is comprised of different divisions, departments, and staffing levels: Service people, transit operators (drivers), supervisors, directors, admin support, and Vice Presidents are all represented.
Mighty Mermaids
Women’s recreational team with a focus on those of us over 50 was born. Lead by a 50+ woman with world class competition experience and a great sense of humour, this team will surely be a force to be reckoned with.
