Filippi Canada is dedicated to growing the sport of rowing — for all ages, all levels, and all forms, from discovery, initiation, and recreation to competitive and up to the highest level.

Filippi boats support flat water, coastal, adaptive, and touring for beginners through Olympic athletes. With competitive pricing and exceptional after-purchase service, Filippi technology, innovation, and quality combine to fuel your passion for rowing!

Benefits of Filippi

The benefits of rowing in a Filippi are many and attributes of the brand include:

• Superior quality with an extended longevity due to the high level of craftsmanship and materials that go into every handmade Filippi design.
• Exceptional after purchase service is a Filippi hallmark you can trust.
• Competitive pricing and the top-quality brand on the market.
• Be a winner! Year over year Filippi boats and their crews win 60-70% of all medals at World Rowing or Olympic events. That’s more medals in Filippis than all other brands combined.

Features of Filippi Canada

Gavin’s company offers more than boat sales. There are opportunities to develop a working partnership that is specific to your needs. This may include agreements to provide the boats your club needs with terms tailored to your specific requirements. There are also opportunities for assistance in developing programming to support the unique objectives you have for your club in the short and longer term. Gavin’s expertise in this area is unique and extensive. And his passion to grow rowing unstoppable!

More About Filippi Canada

Gavin McKay, President of Filippi Canada, is a 31-year industry veteran. A Professional Rowing coach with international experience, including Junior Under-23 and Senior teams at the World Championship level. Many of the athletes he has coaches have gone on to win Olympic medals. Gavin specializes in program development, operations, high-level athletic programming delivery, and distribution of the world-leading brand of Filippi rowing shells. Gavin is proud to be affiliated with Filippi, as this world-class boat manufacturer’s goals and values closely match his business goals and vision. A keen innovator with relentless quality standards, Filippi boats and Filippi Canada push to deliver the highest quality in everything they do. With Filippi Canada, Gavin’s passion, extensive experience, and knowledge of the sport builds upon the excellence of the Filippi brand with programs he develops and offers here in the Heart of the Eastern Townships and with clubs and associations across Canada.