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Hayley Plante

Oct 152 min read

BBCC Notice of AGM

The Balmy Beach Canoe Club’s 2024 Annual General Meeting, an essential opportunity for members to have a say in the future direction of the

Balmy Beach Canoe Club

Dec 30, 20231 min read

2023 BBCC Awards

Last week, we celebrated our outstanding athletes and community at our annual Balmy Beach Canoe Club (BBCC) Awards Banquet. We honoured...

Three Athletes Recognized at the Balmy Beach Sports Section Awards Banquet

Balmy Beach Canoe Club

Nov 26, 20232 min read

Three Athletes Recognized at the Balmy Beach Sports Section Awards Banquet

Earlier this month, three BBCC athletes were recognized at the Balmy Beach Sports Section Awards. On this night, one member from each...

From Transplant to Triumph: Jack's Inspiring Journey to Nationals

Balmy Beach Canoe Club

Aug 26, 20232 min read

From Transplant to Triumph: Jack's Inspiring Journey to Nationals

In the realm of sports, stories of determination, perseverance, and triumph often serve as a beacon of inspiration for athletes and...

Balmy Beach Canoe Club

Apr 3, 20232 min read

Hunter George Joins BBCC as Head Coach!

We are excited to announce the newest addition to our team here at Balmy Beach Canoe Club - Hunter George, our new Head Coach! Hunter...

Paddles Up! A Tribute to Donald May, the King

Balmy Beach Canoe Club

Feb 2, 20231 min read

Paddles Up! A Tribute to Donald May, the King

It is with heavy hearts that we mourn the passing of Don May. Don was a beloved member of the paddling community and was known for his...

Balmy Beach Canoe Club

May 13, 20221 min read

2022 BBCC Merchandise Marketplace

Order BBCC apparel before May 15! We are excited to share that BBCC has partnered with Oddball Workshop.

#TogetherToTokyo CKC Merch: Club Pre-order - ORDER NOW!

Balmy Beach Canoe Club

Jun 14, 20211 min read

#TogetherToTokyo CKC Merch: Club Pre-order - ORDER NOW!

Canoe Kayak Canada (CKC) is excited to announce the community-wide campaign Together to Tokyo. This campaign will run from June-September...

The Races are Off! Balmy Beach at the Olympic and Paralympic Team Trials

Balmy Beach Canoe Club

Mar 10, 20211 min read

The Races are Off! Balmy Beach at the Olympic and Paralympic Team Trials

Tomorrow kicks off the start of the 2021 racing season for Sprint Canoe Kayak and it starts off with a bang in Burnaby, British Columbia....

In Memory of Jim Mossman, One of the Balmy Beach Greats

Balmy Beach Canoe Club

Nov 3, 20203 min read

In Memory of Jim Mossman, One of the Balmy Beach Greats

Excerpt from 2001 Balmy Beach Canoe Club Regatta Program, written by Russ Dunn: On June 2, 2001, Jim turned 80. Happy birthday Jim. 65 of...

Event Cancelled: 2021 Annual Hair of the Dog Run

Balmy Beach Canoe Club

Oct 13, 20201 min read

Event Cancelled: 2021 Annual Hair of the Dog Run

Due to COVID-19 restrictions , we have made the difficult decision to cancel the 41st Hair of the Dog event.

Balmy Beach Canoe Club

Sep 17, 20203 min read

Gear up for Fall Paddling

The fall season is upon us! We can get the largest variety of weather conditions in the fall, from summer temperatures and humidity one week

Balmy Beach Canoe Club

Aug 26, 20201 min read

2020 BBCC Apparel

New BBCC Apparel items are available now! Order & Pay online before September 7, 2020 (labour day)

BBCC Digital Archive: Bringing 115 years of history online

Balmy Beach Canoe Club

Jul 16, 20201 min read

BBCC Digital Archive: Bringing 115 years of history online

We are excited to announce the launch of Balmy Beach Canoe's Digital Archive. In light of Balmy Beach turning 115 this year, we wanted to...

Balmy Beach Canoe Club

Jun 23, 20201 min read

Thank You BBCC - From The Owens Family

We wish to express our gratitude for the Tribute on the Beach to your friend, and our dear son and brother, Nicholas Owens.

Balmy Beach Canoe Club

May 31, 20204 min read

A Tribute to Nicholas Owens

Nicholas Owens, or Nick-O to many at the Balmy Beach Canoe Club, joined his older sister, Ellie and brother, Pat, the first year the BBCC wa

Balmy Beach Canoe Club

May 1, 20202 min read

Athlete's Eye - Courtney Stott

We may be isolated right now, but I know that BBCC will come out of this strong and unite once again whenever that may be.

Balmy Beach Canoe Club

Apr 12, 202015 min read

Farewell to "Mr. Beach", Nigel Rockett

It is impossible to overstate Nigel’s impact on the Balmy Beach Canoe Club.

Beach Metro News: Health and safety is top priority as postponement of 2020 Olympics impacts BBCC

Balmy Beach Canoe Club

Apr 9, 20201 min read

Beach Metro News: Health and safety is top priority as postponement of 2020 Olympics impacts BBCC

Health and safety is top priority as postponement of 2020 Olympics impacts Balmy Beach Club athletes By MARY BETH DENOMY The decision to...

Why Did I Paddle? - Johnnie Fitzerald, 1930

Balmy Beach Canoe Club

Apr 9, 20203 min read

Why Did I Paddle? - Johnnie Fitzerald, 1930

1930 racing season for Balmy Beach Canoe club war canoe and a reflection of the reasons why they paddled. By Johnnie Fitzgerald

Letter From Hugh Fisher - 1984 Canadian Olympian

Balmy Beach Canoe Club

Mar 29, 20205 min read

Letter From Hugh Fisher - 1984 Canadian Olympian

Hello Athletes, Over the past few days, my colleagues and I have been brainstorming ideas on how to help ease the stress of training...

Balmy Beach Canoe Club

Mar 10, 20202 min read

March 11, 2020: COVID-19 Update

The safety of our membership, coaches, and volunteers is of utmost priority and we encourage everyone to take the following simple actions t