May 10, 2025
Canoe Races
On May 10, 2025 we are proud to again host the Native American Canoe Races on Penn Cove in Coupeville, WA. This event is part of a renaissance among indigenous peoples to reclaim the traditional canoe culture, and stems from the Paddle to Seattle in 1989.
We look forward to welcoming you all back! See 2025 Race Schedule and Sponsors below.
2026 Festival : May 9, 2026
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
2025 Race Sequence
and Sponsors
Races are from 12:30 to 5pm, depending on winds, tides and arrival of participants
1) Single Woman Race - Saltwater Sisters
2) Single Man Race - need sponsor
3) Mixed Doubles - Rick Walti
4) 6 Jr. Buckskins - Vern and Martha Olsen
5) 6 Buckskins -need sponsor
6) 6 Woman Race - Saltwater Sisters
7) 6 Man Race - need sponsor
8) 11 Jr. Bucks Race - need sponsor
9) 11 Buckskin Race - need sponsor
10) 11 Woman Race - Saltwater Sisters
11) 11 Man Race - need sponsor
Thanks to the following for contributing to Travel Money for Canoe Clubs: Jett Gulbronson
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.
