May 18, 2024
Canoe Races
On May 18, 2024 we look forward to again hosting the Native American Canoe Races on Penn Cove and Native American vendors and entertainers in Coupeville. We look forward to welcoming you all back!
Please Note: The date of the festival is traditionally on a Saturday in May.
The date may vary, year to year, based upon tidal predictions.
Schedule and Results
At the BOAT LAUNCH on 9th Street:
12:00pm - Festival Welcome
12:15pm - Race Captains Meeting
Canoe Races take place during the rest of the afternoon.
Races are from 12:30 to 5pm
Race Sequence and Sponsors
Races are from 12:30 to 5pm, depending on winds, tides and arrival of participants
1) Single Woman Race - Ann Dannhauer, MD
2) Single Man Race - Shifty Sailors
3) Mixed Doubles -
4) 6 Jr. Buckskins - Kingfisher Books
5) 6 Buckskins -Barbara & Von Summers/Salty Vons Waterfront Inn
6) 6 Woman Race - Crows Roost
7) 6 Man Race -
8) 11 Jr. Bucks Race -
9) 11 Buckskin Race -
10) 11 Woman Race - Vicky Reyes, In Memory of daughter Ashley, mother Joyce & friend Lyla
11) 11 Man Race - Ricardo Reyes, In Honor of All Veterans
Other thanks:
Travel Money for Canoe Clubs: Terra Firma
Thanks to Penn Cove Shellfish for getting buoys for the races.
Past Participants
Chehalis, BC
Chilliwack, BC
Lummi Tribe
Makah Tribe
Nooksak Tribe
Samish
Samish Tribe
Skawh Band (BC)
Skowkale Band of Sto:lo First Nation
Skowkale First Nation, Chahalis, BC
Swinomish Tribe
Tsleil-Waututh Nation in North Vancouver, BC.
