Event: Whey-Ah-Wichen Whipper
When: Saturday, September 13, 2025
Location: Cates Park / Whey-Ah-Wichen, North Vancouver
Courses: - CLICK HERE FOR COURSE MAPS
7km - Short Course (ideal for beginner racers)
12km - Mid Distance
18km - Long Distance
Schedule:
- 8:30 am - Check in Opens
- 10:15am - Mandatory Pre Race Meeting
- 11:00 am - Race starts
- 12:00pm - Food Available
- 2:30 pm - Awards
These events are open to all paddlers who are confident in their ability to safely complete their chosen distances. We have a maximum race time of 3 hours for all courses. You must confidently be able to complete your chosen course in no more than 3 hours. This means that racers must all be self sufficient on the water and have the ability to self rescue. Racers must all be wearing a PFD and Leash at all times during these events.
BC Surfski Championships - Presented by Canoe Kayak BC
The Whipper is once again the host of the BC Surfski Championships. Categories awarded are as follows:
18km - Men’s Open HPK
18km - Men’s Masters HPK (40-59)
18km - Men’s Senior Masters HPK (60+)
18km - Women's Open HPK
18km - Women's Masters HPK (40-59)
18km - Women's Senior Masters HPK (60+)
18km - U18 HPK - Mixed
12km - U16 HPK - Mixed
General Race Information
The first 150 racers to register will receive a race jersey! - Racers who register before end of day Tuesday August 12th are guaranteed their preferred jersey size
-All racers are automatically entered into the draw for draw prizes
-Race registration includes food!
Award Categories
All results are posted live following the race. Based on previous years participation and the need to prepare awards in advance we will be providing awards and podium recognition for the following categories:
18km - Men’s Open HPK
18km - Men’s Masters HPK (40-59)
18km - Men’s Senior Masters HPK (60+)
18km - Women's Open HPK
18km - Women's Masters HPK (40-59)
18km - Women's Senior Masters HPK (60+)
18km - U18 HPK - Mixed
18km - Men's OC1
18km - Women's OC1
18km - OC2 - Mixed
18km - Men's SUP 14
18km - Women's SUP 14
18km - U18 SUP - Mixed
12km - Men's HPK
12km - Women's HPK
12km - U16 HPK - Mixed
12km - Women's OC1
12km - Men's OC1
12km - OC2 Mixed
12km - Men's SUP 14
12km - Women's SUP 14
7km - Sea Kayak - Mixed