WATERMAN PADDLE FESTIVAL 2026
WATERMAN PADDLE FESTIVAL 2026
Paddle. Race. Compete. Celebrate.
Paddle. Race. Compete. Celebrate.
📍 Kelowna Paddle Centre
🗓 June 27th, 2026
🕙 10:00 AM Start
🍔 Lunch Included
Event Schedule
Time
8:00 am
9:00am
10:00am
~12:00pm
Time
8:00 am Registration/Check-in opens
9:00am Race meeting
10:00am Start Time
*A staggered start may be used if total registrations merit*
~12:00pm Lunch & Awards
What’s Happening
Registration/Check-in opens
Race meeting
Start Time *A staggered start may be used if total registrations merit*
Lunch & Awards
Distance: ~5km
Registration fee: $15
Ages: 16 and under only
Distance: ~8km
Registration fee: $45 (solo)
$70 (double/tandem)
Distance: ~5km
Registration fee: $45 (solo)
$70 (double/tandem)
Classes:
- Women
- Men
- Mixed
Types
- OC/Va’a
- Surfski
- Paddleboard
Divisions
- Kids (12)
- Keiki (16)
- Junior (19)
- Novice
- Open
- Masters (40, 50, 60, etc.)
*All divisions must have 3 competitors for prizing to be awarded.*
THANK YOU TO OUR WATERMAN SPONSORS
REGISTRATION
Paddlers may also email programs@kelownapaddlecentre.ca to register
Awards and BBQ lunch to follow long course completion (~12pm).
Limited on-site parking available. Street and pay parking is available nearby.
Approved PFDs, leash, and whistle required. Vaikobi PFDs require approved PFD in boat.
Results
Results will be posted to Webscorer following completion of the event.