RegattaCentral

Rowers in the Pacific Northwest use the Vikes Fall Classic Regattas to mark the transition from fall to winter training since 1978.  Athletes and spectators reward themselves with incredible racing during the day and enjoy the hospitality of Victoria in the evenings.  

Head of the Gorge encourages and awards a prize for best costume and that gives the entire event a festival atmosphere. 

Recruitment 

The University of Victoria is home to the most dominant intercollegiate rowing program in Canada.  The program fosters an environment that for over 50 years has consistently developed and produced countless national, worlds and Olympic champions. 

Our athletes come from all over Canada and the world. To continue that legacy, UVic rowing is looking to recruit strong, athletic and self-driven individuals who want to achieve great things and be part of the best university program in Canada.  We have an open door recruiting philosophy.  Whether you have rowed for years or excelled in another sport (and would like to walk on) we want to talk to you. 

Academically Uvic is rated one of the top universities in Canada with top programs in Engineering, Sciences, Computer Sciences, Gustafson School of Business, Earth and Ocean Sciences and the Humanities.  UVic is also internationally ranked as one of the highest incidence of citation for research with a strong tradition of successful Co-op programs.  

Vikes have one of the strongest athletic scholarship programs in Canada based on funds raised by the Vikes Championship Breakfast. 
If you are interested in rowing at the University of Victoria, and want to connect with us during the Head of the Gorge/Tail of the Gorge Regattas please do the following. 

           1) Email the Head Coach and Recruitment Captains 

            2) Fill out our Recruitment Questionnaire

Men's Team 
Aalbert Van Schothorst - Head Coach 

Women's Team
Jane GumleyHead Coach