Vancouver Island Whitewater Paddling Society (VIWPS)
Cowichan River Youth Kayak Festival (CRYKF) 2026
** We are at capacity for non-school group paddlers, sorry. If you missed this year, we hope to see you out next year.
ROAMS, Shawnigan, and Brentwood Paddlers can still register below.
April 17-19, 2026
Camping is at Stoltz Pool Campground.
Friday - Pool session in Duncan
Saturday/Sunday - On river sessions on various sections of the Cowichan River
Registration includes camping, breakfast and diner on Saturday and breakfast Sunday, pool session, instruction, and insurance through the Vancouver Island Whitewater Paddling Society, a member club of Canoe Kayak BC.
Paddlers should have their own gear (helmet, PFD, wetsuit or drysuit, skirt, river shoes).
Please eTransfer any fees to treasurer@VIWPS.ca
Email president@VIWPS.ca if you need help with registration.
Please register your youth paddler in the appropriate category.
Register here if you're a parent of a paddler who will be joining the group but not instructing.