Join us on June 21st for the return of the Waterman Paddle Fest!
Part of a weekend of paddling in the Okanagan, including:
The 2025 Waterman Paddle Fest will feature both short- and long-course races for small boats (OC & Va’a 1/2, surfski, and paddleboard) followed by a BBQ on the KPC patio.
Event Details
Schedule: 10:00am start 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
Races:
- Kids Short Course
- Distance: ~5km*
- Registration fee: $15
- 16 and under only
- Short Course
- Distance: ~8km*
- Registration fee: $45 (solo) / $70 (double/tandem)
- Long Course
- Distance: 12-15km
- Registration fee: $45 (solo) / $70 (double/tandem)
Classes: Women, Men, Mixed
Type: OC, Va’a, Surfski, Paddleboard
Divisions: All divisions must have 3 competitors for prizing to be awarded.
- Kids (12)
- Keiki (16)
- Junior (19)
- Novice
- Open
- Masters (40,50,60,etc.)
Racers receive $10 off tickets to the International Paddling Film Festival on Friday June 20th in Kelowna.
Awards and BBQ lunch to follow long course completion (~12pm).
Limited on-site parking available. Street and pay parking is available nearby.
Valid 2025 CORA membership or day membership required
Approved PFDs, leash, and whistle required. Vaikobi PFDs require approved PFD in boat.
Results
Click on the following link to webscorer to see the results for the Waterman Paddle Fest!