Peterborough Canoe &
Kayak Club

What is a Regatta?
At the Peterborough Canoe & Kayak Club, we’re not just about paddling; we’re about racing with passion and spirit!

 

A regatta is the heart-pounding equivalent of a track meet, but on water.  Athletes are organized by age, in races covering 200m, 500m or 1000m. Most youth and Special Olympic races are 200m.
 
Solo and Crew Boat Races
Whether you’re in a solo boat or a crew boat, regattas offer a variety of races in both canoes and kayaks. 
 
More Than Just a Race
Every regatta is an opportunity to test your training. We believe in the value of age-appropriate competition.  Our Youth Athletes start competing in Development Regattas - these events are focused on fun, learning how regattas work, and offer a low-stress opportunity to try events you might not think you're quite ready for. Lining up at the starting line is a big deal, and we strive to make it a positive experience for all of our athletes. Tips happen - even in races.  We emphasize learning from the good races and the rough ones, too.
 
Unique programming
PCKC is the only club in the area that offers specialized sprint paddling programs. Youth camps, Special Olympics and Masters Programs are all designed to ignite a love for sprint kayaking and canoeing, and to provide a foundation paddlers can build on for a lifetime. Our programs are tailored to help you race faster, smarter, and with more precision.
 

Join us at the Peterborough Canoe & Kayak Club, where we learn something new every time we hit the water; about the precision of the sport, the value of physical activity, and about having fun while pursuing excellence. 

 

PCKC - where champions are nurtured, and friendships are forged, right here, on Little Lake.