Club Locarno upcoming events

Kayak Rental: Single (28 Jul 2026)

Tue, 28 Jul 2026 14:00:00 GMT

Kayaks must be rented in order to use them overnight or for trips that don't originate at the JSCA. Please confirm rental availability by contacting the Kayak Director at kayaking@clublocarno.com or on the Club Locarno slack channel.

A craft can be rented for up to ten days, and rentals are limited to one per member and four boats at any one time. Double kayaks are available to one member and a guest. You take full responsibility for loss and damage when you rent gear from the club. More details on rentals can be found here.
Rentals are on a first-come, first served basis according to registration date. Lessons and other club events have priority over rentals, so please check the calendar for scheduled lessons and checkouts when planning your trip.

Boats cannot be reserved ahead of time so you should plan on picking up the boat(s) of choice either at dusk of the evening prior to rental or early on the day of the rental (particularly important if you are relying on a double). Ensure you have appropriate gear to transport the boats safely. There are some foam blocks and straps in the kayak shed. Ask if you need help with strapping kayaks on cars.

Craft signout: When you pickup your rental boat, you must sign out the boat under Rentals on the Craft Signout including the date and estimated time of return. Please do NOT sign out a rental craft until you pick it up.

Once the Kayak Director has confirmed your rental you will be you will be given a rental code to complete your booking.

We encourage all kayak renters to participate in the BC Marine Trails Coastal Caretakers program for site cleaning and reporting. We also recommend reviewing the Respectful Recreation video produced by the Nanwakolas Council in the event you land on any unceded first nations territories.

Surfski Fitness Training Sessions (03 Aug 2026)

Tue, 04 Aug 2026 01:00:00 GMT

CANCELLED

Surfski training sessions

The focus of these sessions is on fitness and training. The sessions will involve a variety of speed and strength based sets to improve your paddling fitness. All fitness levels welcome but you need to be comfortable on a surfski and checked out for the surfski fleet.

Please... be ready to start paddling on the water at 6pm sharp.

Maximum of 6 participants.

Social Kayak (04 Aug 2026)

Wed, 05 Aug 2026 01:00:00 GMT

Social Paddle. Watch the #kayak Slack channel for changes to the schedule or cancellation.

We'll meet at 6pm for a 6:30pm launch.

This is a member run, weekly kayak and a chance to meet other paddlers - perhaps plan future excursions. The socials will vary depending on the weather and the group, from just a nice easy paddle to slightly more strenuous. The group will stay together for the social.

Guests & new members: NEW MEMBERS ARE WELCOME (provided you have kayaking experience)! Check with the Kayak Director to see if someone might be able to sign you out as a guest and that you have suitable skills to join the social paddle. You may also bring a guest who has kayak paddling experience (remember you are responsible for guests & equipment you sign out).

Please register for the event, and cancel if you can't make it so others know if they will have company. Please check if others are registered before turning up, unless you're happy to paddle alone.

Weather permitting - we'll probably cancel if its raining or winds higher than 20km/h. Please watch the #kayak channel on Club Locarno Slack for last minute changes.

If you'd like to sponsor a social kayak join the #kayak-social-paddle-leaders slack channel.

Kayak Trip - Southern Gulf Islands (08 Aug 2026)

Sat, 08 Aug 2026 14:00:00 GMT

Kayak Trip Saturday 8 - Tuesday 11 August: Southern Gulf Islands. Three nights.

Kayak tour through the Southern Gulf Islands, starting at Village Bay, Mayne Island and ending at Swartz Bay
Touch as many islands as we can along the way (camp, eat, pee).
Most likely stops: Prevost, Pender & Portland Islands
This is an exploration trip, exploring coast lines and hand-railing whenever possible
Moving camp sites each night to cover as much ground as we can OR spending two nights at one location and doing a day paddle through other islands

Probably Level 2 for at least part of the trip.

Somewhat exposed waters, some short crossings (approx 3km), some swell possible, some tidal flows
Required: Experience in Level 1 trips, some experience paddling in moving water, ability to paddle at 3-4 km/h for 5-6 hours per day for four consecutive days (with breaks), competent in self-rescues and rescue of others in moderate wind and waves

Roll-on roll-off the ferry with the kayaks and launch at Mayne Island (Village Bay) & return from Swartz Bay (have to carry the kayak carts)

Tentative itinerary:

Friday evening: pickup kayaks and gear
Saturday: Roll on BC Ferries at Tsawwassen , launch at Mayne Island (Village Bay). Paddle to James Bay, Prevost Island 8-15km.
Sunday: Paddle to Shingle Bay, North Pender Island 11-20km
Monday: Paddle to Portland Island 8-20km
Tuesday: return paddle to Swartz Bay 5km

Distances depending on weather and amount of 'exploration' group wants to undertake

Expenses
Depending on campsites, a nightly fee of $15 per person to $20 per group
Ferry (passenger + kayak) $22 per person each way
Tsawwasen Parking (TBD, shared)
Gas (TBD, shared)

Trip Leader: Stefanie Chapman

Contact Stefanie through #kayak-trip-southern-gulf-islands message on Club Locarno Slack

We encourage all kayak campers to participate in the BC Marine Trails Coastal Caretakers program for site cleaning and reporting.

Surfski Fitness Training Sessions (10 Aug 2026)

Tue, 11 Aug 2026 01:00:00 GMT

CANCELLED

Surfski training sessions

Please... be ready to start paddling on the water at 6pm sharp.

Maximum of 6 participants.

Social Kayak (11 Aug 2026)

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 01:00:00 GMT

Social Paddle. Watch the #kayak Slack channel for changes to the schedule or cancellation.

We'll meet at 6pm for a 6:30pm launch.

Weather permitting - we'll probably cancel if its raining or winds higher than 20km/h. Please watch the #kayak channel on Club Locarno Slack for last minute changes.

If you'd like to sponsor a social kayak join the #kayak-social-paddle-leaders slack channel.

Kayak Rental: Five Singles (15 Aug 2026)

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 14:00:00 GMT

Once the Kayak Director has confirmed your rental you will be you will be given a rental code to complete your booking.

Social Kayak (18 Aug 2026)

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 01:00:00 GMT

Social Paddle. Watch the #kayak Slack channel for changes to the schedule or cancellation.

We'll meet at 6pm for a 6:30pm launch.

Weather permitting - we'll probably cancel if its raining or winds higher than 20km/h. Please watch the #kayak channel on Club Locarno Slack for last minute changes.

If you'd like to sponsor a social kayak join the #kayak-social-paddle-leaders slack channel.

Social Kayak (25 Aug 2026)

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 01:00:00 GMT

Social Paddle. Watch the #kayak Slack channel for changes to the schedule or cancellation.

We'll meet at 6pm for a 6:30pm launch.

Weather permitting - we'll probably cancel if its raining or winds higher than 20km/h. Please watch the #kayak channel on Club Locarno Slack for last minute changes.

If you'd like to sponsor a social kayak join the #kayak-social-paddle-leaders slack channel.

Social Kayak (01 Sep 2026)

Wed, 02 Sep 2026 01:00:00 GMT

Social Paddle. Watch the #kayak Slack channel for changes to the schedule or cancellation.

We'll meet at 6pm for a 6:30pm launch.

Weather permitting - we'll probably cancel if its raining or winds higher than 20km/h. Please watch the #kayak channel on Club Locarno Slack for last minute changes.

If you'd like to sponsor a social kayak join the #kayak-social-paddle-leaders slack channel.

Canoe Checkout (31 Dec 2026)

Thu, 31 Dec 2026 08:00:00 GMT

Canoe checkout

The canoe is available for Club Locarno members who are members of, and checked-out, on SUP, Kayak/Surfski or Rowing fleets. To check out for the canoe, you must read the canoe usage guidelines and rules, and confirm that you have done so.

To checkout on the canoe - contact the Club Locarno Kayak Director at kayaking@clublocarno.com

Once you are checked for the canoe you can paddle from JSCA, or, for a nominal fee, rent the canoe for off-site use.