Tender Loving Claire

05/25/2026

14 weeks until Club Crew World Championships. Today was a good day to work on our grrrrr with these gorgeous gals ❤️

05/19/2026

Training camp ✅

05/18/2026

Looking to learn to paddle dragon boat in Victoria, but don't know where to get started? We've teamed up with VI Paddling on their Learn to Paddle program! Starting May 25, and running once a week on Mondays at 5:30 PM, you'll get a chance to meet new friends and learn to paddle. Then, you'll get to hit the start line and race with your new team at the 2026 Canada Dry Victoria Dragon Boat Festival presented by Fairway Market in the Inner Harbour on June 20! ☀️

📅 Practices: Monday May 25; June 1, 8, and 15 at 5:30pm. (Gorge Waterway at Craigflower Road and Styles Street)
🏁 Race Day: Saturday, June 20 (Inner Harbour)
🛒 Registration Fee: $155

The program includes all coaching, paddling equipment, and race registration fee. No experience required. All genders welcome, ages 16+. Registration is now open at: https://www.wellnessliving.com/catalog/vi_paddling-inv6je

The Festival is organized with the support of Canada Dry Canada, Fairway Markets, The Coca-Cola Company Canada, City of Victoria - Local Government, VI Paddling, and Greater Victoria Harbour Authority.

05/13/2026

Was time for an update 🤩

05/06/2026

Want to try racing in a dragon boat festival but don’t have a lot of time to commit? VIP is offering a 4 practice 1 race package!!

No experience needed. Practices are on the beautiful Gorge waterway. PM me if interested.

Hey Victoria, are you ready to paddle into adventure this summer?! 🛶🔥

Smoke on the Water 2026 Learn to Paddle is now open for booking!

Looking for a fun, fast way to try dragon boating without committing to a full season? This expedited program is designed exactly for that.

Join us for four evening practices on the Gorge Waterway, then race in Victoria’s beautiful inner harbour with Smoke on the Water.

📅 Practices: Mondays 5:30pm (May 25, June 1, 8, and 15)
🏁 Race Day: Saturday, June 20
📍 Location: Gorge Waterway and Inner Harbour

Our experienced coaching team will guide you through everything you need to know in just a few sessions, getting you race-ready in no time.

No experience required. All genders welcome, ages 16+

Spots fill quickly, so grab your paddle and join the fun, or message us if you have any questions.

Booking link: https://www.wellnessliving.com/rs/catalog-view.html?k_business=709681&id_sale=3&k_id=963580