Operations Meeting
Right after training, Denise will lead an operations meeting with all Operational Committees in the Common Room (downstairs of the Old Mill Boathouse). Committee Leads should be prepared to provide a brief update and come with any questions.
Dryland Training with the Divas Begins
Leave a toonie ($2) on the counter to cover the instructor’s time. Bring your mat, weights, bands for a fitness class led by Lisa of the Draggin’ Divas.
ALL participants must hand in a WAIVER. <click to download, print and complete. Hand in to the instructor at your first session.
Youth Committee Meeting
A Zoom meeting to coordinate next steps for our 2027 season. Interested in joining the committee? Email Robbin at teaminletspirit@gmail.com
Dryland Training
Leave a toonie ($2) on the counter to cover the instructor’s time. Bring your mat, weights, bands for a fitness class led by Lisa of the Draggin’ Divas.
ALL participants must hand in a WAIVER. <click to download, print and complete. Hand in to the instructor at your first session.
Dryland Training
Leave a toonie ($2) on the counter to cover the instructor’s time. Bring your mat, weights, bands for a fitness class led by Lisa of the Draggin’ Divas.
ALL participants must hand in a WAIVER. <click to download, print and complete. Hand in to the instructor at your first session.
Dryland Training
Leave a toonie ($2) on the counter to cover the instructor’s time. Bring your mat, weights, bands for a fitness class led by Lisa of the Draggin’ Divas.
ALL participants must hand in a WAIVER. <click to download, print and complete. Hand in to the instructor at your first session.
Dryland Training
Leave a toonie ($2) on the counter to cover the instructor’s time. Bring your mat, weights, bands for a fitness class led by Lisa of the Draggin’ Divas.
ALL participants must hand in a WAIVER. <click to download, print and complete. Hand in to the instructor at your first session.
Dryland Training
Leave a toonie ($2) on the counter to cover the instructor’s time. Bring your mat, weights, bands for a fitness class led by Lisa of the Draggin’ Divas.
ALL participants must hand in a WAIVER. <click to download, print and complete. Hand in to the instructor at your first session.
Spring Spring | Youth Regatta
A.M. Youth Regatta is Western Canada’s largest regatta featuring youth teams.
P.M. 3 X 200 M races in all divisions on False Creek.
TBC, but we’ll be racing Mixed, Women’s, Sr. C
Concord Pacific Summer Regatta
A shorter, replacement version of the 2-day Concord event usually held in June.
Harrison Regatta
An interactive session for makers and thinkers to collaborate, connect, and spark new ideas.
Richmond Dragon Boat Festival
Race on the Fraser River~ Steveston comes alive as 2,000 paddlers and 20,000 festival-goers converge for one of Richmond’s most popular community festivals at Imperial Landing Park.
Oddball Fall Classic
We close out the season with 200m sprints at False Creek, Vancouver.
ISPS Board Meeting
All standing committees and operational committee should provide reports, questions, etc 1-week prior to the meeting. Email your questions or reports to teaminletspirit@gmail.com
First Saturday Training
We will meet at 9:30 a.m. for warm-up; on the water from 10–11 a.m.
Oddball Fall Classic
We close out the season with 200m sprints at False Creek, Vancouver.
First Aid Training
Register to obtain your first aid training. Reach out to teammate Braidey for more details. This will be held in the Old Mill Boathouse.
Instructor: Scott Aylett
Company: Clover Valley Trauma Management
Cost: $90 / student (discounted rate for us since Scott is a friend of Rich)
Date: Sunday September 20th
Time: 8am - 4pm, 30 minutes lunch ~12 or 12:30 pm
Location: Old Mill Boathouse
REGISTER / PAY by August 31: E-transfer to Braidey at braids94@gmail.com
The cost includes any gloves we will use day-of, and a goodie bag with books, viral filters, pocket masks and 2 level 3 masks and laminated certificates that are good for 3 years.
Scott has also shared that he can run us through a live scenario on the docks of what to do in case someone has a heart attack in the dragon boat, so it will be a very valuable experience for us!
Old Mill Boathouse Club Party
Meet the OMBS board and other member clubs. Free lunch. Door prizes. Meeting founding member, Gord Clay.
ISPS Board Meeting
All standing committees and operational committee should provide reports, questions, etc 1-week prior to the meeting. Email your questions or reports to teaminletspirit@gmail.com
Penticton Dragon Boat Festival
Our favourite out of town event! Two days competing on Skaha Lake.
Kamloops Regatta
A fun event, coupled with a Ribfest and Car Show in downtown Kamloops!
Team Info Meeting
A chance to come together, discuss where we are at as a team, club and society, and answer any questions from the membership. The operations committees document should be reviewed prior to attending.
ISPS Operations Meeting
Join Denise for an overview meeting covering roles, season plans, safety protocols, equipment expectations, and communication flow. Invited: steers, drummers, regatta manager, boat help and key holders, program coordinator, and equipment & maintenance leads. Bring questions and come prepared to confirm responsibilities and next steps so we can continue through the season aligned and ready to paddle and work as one.
Steers Training Session
This session introduces fundamentals of steering for new and developing steerspeople. You’ll learn boat set-up and safety checks, essential hand and foot positions for oar control, and basic techniques for guiding the boat smoothly.
We’ll emphasise clear communication between the helm and paddlers, and quick troubleshooting for common issues.
Who Should Attend: New steers people and developing steers looking to build confidence; paddlers who want to support steering practice are needed.
A WhatsApp steers poll will be created in our ‘Announcement’ area for those interested and those who can help paddle in the boat.
Join us on the inlet — let’s keep moving as one.
Community Paddle for Talitha Koum Society
This is a community service paddle to support the Talitha Koum Society, a non-profit society that helps women heal from trauma and addiction at two recovery homes and one bridging home in Coquitlam.
This outing will be operated by our women only. Look for a poll on our WhatsApp group coming soon. Questions? Email Robbin at robbinwhachell@gmail.com