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3rd – 8th March 2018 Kawana Sports Precinct Lake Kawana, Sunshine Coast
CONTENTS
WELCOME MESSAGES
Australian Dragon Boat Federation Chair ..................................................................... 3
Sunshine Coast Mayor ................................................................................................... 4
Dragon Boat Queensland & AusChamps Organising Committee ................................ 7
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EVENT DETAILS
LADIES
Event Schedule ......................................................................................................... 9-10
12
Opening Ceremony ...................................................................................................... 12
Australian Dragon Boat Federation Honour Roll .................................................... 13-14
History and traditions of dragon boating .................................................................... 15
STATE TEAMS
Queensland ................................................................................................................. 17
Australian Capital Territory .......................................................................................... 18
New South Wales ........................................................................................................ 19
South Australia ............................................................................................................ 20
Tasmania...................................................................................................................... 21
Victoria......................................................................................................................... 22
Western Australia......................................................................................................... 23
Dragons Abreast Australia ........................................................................................... 24
CLUB TEAM PROFILES ...................................................................................... 26-63
EVENT MAP ......................................................................................................... 39-40
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WELCOME MESSAGE WELCOME MESSAGE
Australian Dragon Boat Federation Chair Sunshine Coast Mayor
On behalf of the board of the Australian Dragon Boat Federation, I extend a warm National Dragon Boat Championship
welcome to the many paddlers, coaches, officials, volunteers, supporters, vendors and
On behalf of the 300,000 residents of the Sunshine Coast, I would
all others who join us at the 2018 Australian Championships at Lake Kawana, Sunshine
like to warmly welcome all participants, supporters, officials and
Coast, Queensland. Thank you to all the paddlers and crews who have made the journey
volunteers to the 2018 National Dragon Boat Championships.
from various locations around the country to compete at this event.
This is the third time these titles have been staged in our smart,
Obviously such events do not happen without a team of people working tirelessly
healthy, creative region.
behind the scenes to bring it all together. The success of the 2018 Australian
Championships can be credited in a large part to the QLD Australian Championships We are greatly honoured to be your hosts for what I’m sure will
Organising Committee. Thank you to Judy New, Janine Lette, Mark Slater, Maggie be a spectacular and colourful event enhanced by that special
Boyce and Jodie Slater and a special acknowledgement to Ross Boyce and Danielle camaraderie the dragon boat fraternity is renowned for.
Ferrari who have contributed significantly on a daily basis to the organisation of the
We know you will enjoy racing on our outstanding course at Lake
competition.
Kawana and appreciate the facilities of our premier sporting venue, the Sunshine Coast
It is a testament to the strength and comradery of the dragon boating community Stadium.
that so many paddlers, coaches and clubs have committed themselves to compete
While you’re here, I encourage you to explore our region, enjoy some of our beautiful
at the Australian Championships. Senior paddlers compete in lower age categories
surrounds and our welcoming hospitality.
to support their younger team members, and younger paddlers give up their spot in
the boat so older crews can compete in their own age categories. Dragon boating The Sunshine Coast is rich in diversity, and that is what makes it so special.
requires teamwork and cooperation, and as the level of competition increases, so do
the sacrifices that are made. Every paddler and coach that participates in the Australian With the majestic Glass House Mountains and Blackall Range providing a stunning
Championships has committed themselves to their team and has made sacrifices to have backdrop, our region includes more than 100km of pristine sandy beaches, surrounded
the privilege to race at a national competition. It is with sincere gratitude AusDBF thanks by the quiet beauty of coastal and hinterland villages.
all members of the paddling community who have dedicated themselves to the sport Finally, our thanks go to everyone involved with these titles - the event promoters,
and have chosen to participate, or support others who are participating, in the 2018 organisers and sponsors - for all of the work that has been done to return this event to
Australian Championships. Enjoy your experience and wear your uniforms with pride as the Sunshine Coast so we can witness dragon boat racing’s finest in action.
you race for gold at a national level.
I’m sure it will be a truly memorable event for all involved and I wish you all the very best
AusDBF is extremely grateful to the officials and volunteers who come from near and far of luck.
and make the championships run smoothly. Officials ensure the races are executed in a
fair and consistent manner, and volunteers do a variety of important jobs that are critical Sincerely,
to the success of the event. If you see a volunteer or an official during your time at the
championships, please be sure to stop and thank them for all their good work. Mayor Mark Jamieson
Best of luck to all competitors, and I wish you all an enjoyable and safe Australian Sunshine Coast Mayor
Championships filled with many fond memories!
Sincerely,
Kristin Priest
AusDBF Chair
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WELCOME MESSAGE
Dragon Boat Queensland & AusChamps Organising Committee
On behalf of Dragon Boat Queensland, member clubs and
paddlers, a warm welcome to the 22nd Australian Dragon Boat
Championships at Kawana Sports Precinct Kawana Waters on
the Sunshine Coast. We’re excited to be hosting our friends and
colleagues from clubs around Australia.
Thank you to our major sponsors, Sunshine Coast Council and
Visit Sunshine Coast, Host Region and Official destination partner
who have worked closely with Ross Boyce, Chair of the Organising
Committee, to showcase the Sunshine Coast.
A huge acknowledgment and thanks must go to the Organising
Committee Ross Boyce, Danielle Ferrari, Mark Slater, Janine Lette,
Maggie Boyce and Jodie Slater and the previous and current AusDBF board for their
dedication to delivering this event.
Once again the response from officials and volunteers has been amazing so a huge
thanks to them for the work and effort they will contribute to make the event a success.
EVENT DETAILS
Please take every opportunity you get over the course of the event to thank them for
their dedication to our sport.
Good luck to all competitors, enjoy your stay in the Sunshine Coast.
Judy New
DBQ President
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EVENT SCHEDULE
DATE EVENT / ACTIVITY DETAILS
DATE EVENT / ACTIVITY DETAILS
Saturday, Training sessions Scheduling preference given to interstate
TUESDAY,
3 March 2018 crews AUSTRALIAN CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP 200M
6 MARCH 2018
Team Managers briefing Sunshine Coast Stadium, Lake Kawana
Day 3 racing Premier, Junior (U18), Premier, Junior U 18
2.00 pm
BCS Mixed, Women & Open - Standard Boats
Opening ceremony Lake Kawana, 4.00 pm (20s) and Small Boats (10s)
AusDBF’s President’s By invitation: 5.45 pm BCS
drinks Small Boats (10s)
SUNDAY, 2000M Premier, Junior U 18, Women, Open
AUSTRALIAN STATE CHAMPIONSHIP 500M
4 MARCH 2018 Standard Boats (20s), and Small Boats (10s)
Day 1 Racing State v State Junior U 18 Premier, Junior Sunshine Coast Stadium 4.00pm to 7.00pm
Mixed, Women & Open - Standard Boats Celebration
(20s) Women & Open - Small Boats (10s)
WEDNESDAY,
AUSTRALIAN CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP 500M
Premier Division 7 MARCH 2018
Mixed, Women & Open - Standard Boats
Day 4 Racing Senior A, B, C Senior A, B
(20s)
Mixed, Women - Standard Boats (20s) Mixed,
Senior A, B, C Women, Open - Small Boats (10s)
Mixed - Standard Boats (20s) Women & Open
Senior C
- Small Boats (10s)
Mixed - Standard Boats (20s)
Regional Division Mixed, Women, Open - Small Boats (10s)
Mixed - Standard Boats (20s) Women & Open
2000M Senior A, B, C
- Small Boats (10s)
Mixed - Standard Boats (20s)
100m Relays Mixed - Small Boats (10s)
Women/Open - U18, Premiers, Senior A, B, C
THURSDAY,
and Regional - Small Boats AUSTRALIAN CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP 200M AND CLOSING CEREMONY
8 MARCH 2018
MONDAY,
AUSTRALIAN CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP 500M Day 5 Racing Senior A, B, C Senior A, B
5 MARCH 2018
Mixed, Women - Standard Boats (20s) Mixed,
Day 2 Racing Premier, Junior (U18), Premier, Junior U 18 Women, Open - Small Boats (10s)
BCS Mixed, Women & Open - Standard Boats
Senior C
(20s) and Small Boats (10s)
Mixed - Standard Boats (20s),
2000M BCS Mixed, Women, Open - Small Boats (10s)
Small Boats (10s)
2000M Senior A, B, C
Premier, Junior U 18, Mixed Women, Open - Standard Boats (20s)
Standard Boats (20s), and Small Boats (10s) Women, Open - Small Boats (10s)
Senior Celebration Sunshine Coast Stadium 4.00pm to 7.00pm
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OPENING CEREMONY
TIME ACTIONS
3.30 pm Lion Dancers
4.00 pm MC Welcome and Overview
4.05 pm Welcome to Country – Lyndon Davis & Gubbi Gubbi Dance Troupe
4.15 pm Parade of flag bearers
4.25 pm Paddlers Oath
4.30pm Blessing of boats
4.50 pm AusDBF Chair Welcome
Welcome & Event Opening – Sunshine Coast Council Mayor Mark
5.00 pm
Jamieson
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5.10 pm National Anthem
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Australian Dragon Boat Federation
HONOUR ROLL
LIFE MEMBERS AUSTRALIAN FLAG BEARERS Indigenous Flag Bearer – Larissa Woosup 2014 Asian Championships, Macau, SAR
Trevor Huggard (Victoria, 2008) 1999 World Championships, Nottingham, (ACT) China – Captains: Georgina Wakim (Vic),
Raymond Leung (NSW, 2008) UK – Kylie Bade-Peters (QLD) 2001 World 2016 Asian Championships, Adelaide, Marcio Martins (NSW)
Championships, Philadelphia, USA – Barry Australia – Allison Burgess (SA) 2014 Inaugural World Cup, Fuzhou, China
Les Williams (ACT, 2008)
Young (QLD) – Captains: Georgina Wakim (Vic), Marcio
Jon Taylor (NSW, 2009 posthumously) 2017 Junior/U24S World Championships,
2003 World Championships, Poznan, Divonne-Les-Bain, France – Rachel Phillips Martins (NSW)
Michelle Hanton (NT, 2010) Poland – Melanie Cantwell (NSW) (NSW) 2015 World Championships, Welland,
No Life Members were inducted in 2011 2004 World Championships, Shanghai, Indigenous Flag Bearer – Matilda Slater- Canada – Captains: Paul Langley (Qld),
2012 2013 China – Linda Ng (NSW) Phillips Melissa O’Brien (Vic)
Melanie Cantwell (NSW, 2014) 2004 Asian Championships, Mian Yang, 2017 World Championships, Kunming, 2016 Asian Championships, Adelaide,
Christopher Alexandrou (NSW, 2015) China – Janine Lette (QLD) China – Jennifer Reilly Australia – Captains: Jarrod Whitwell (Vic),
Loretta Lewis (Qld, 2017) 2005 World Championships, Berlin, Inga Davis (NT)
Germany – Chris Moran (NSW) & Amanda AUSTRALIAN TEAM CAPTAINS 2017 Junior/U24S World Championships,
JON TAYLOR AWARD WINNERS Wyllie (NSW) (FIRST APPOINTED IN 2008) Divonne-Les-Bain, France – Captains:
Jennifer Bould (SA, 2009) Michele 2006 Asian Championships, Macau, SAR Abbie Ryan (ACT), Carrie Edgar (NSW)
2008 Asian Championships, Penang,
Moroney (ACT, 2010) Vic Fazakerley (WA, China – Jenny Petterson (NSW) 2017 World Championships, Kunming,
Malaysia – Captain: George Louie (NSW);
2011) 2007 World Championships, Sydney, China – Captains: Eliza Campbell (Vic),
Vice Captains: Mathew Roberts (NSW) and
Joint Winners: Blair Gamble (QLD, 2012) Australia – Ian Peters (Qld) Bryan Buttery (SA)
Tina Bain (ACT)
and Malcolm Wills (NSW, 2012) Darryl 2008 Asian Championships, Penang, 2009 World Championships, Prague,
Manzie (NT, 2013) Malaysia – Steven Davidson (NSW) Czech Republic – Captain: Darren Ma
Loretta Lewis (QLD, 2014) 2009 World Championships, Prague, (NSW); Vice Captains: Janelle Gamble
Joint Winners: Eliza Campbell (VIC, 2015) Czech Republic – Roula Bland (Qld) 2010 (Qld) and Cynthia Kuiper (NSW)
and Melissa O’Brien (VIC, 2015) Asian Championships, Wujin, China – 2010 Asian Championships, Wujin, China
Christopher Alexandrou (NSW, 2016) Geoff Eldridge (NSW) – Captain: Michael Fogliani (ACT); Vice
Marilyn McClellan (VIC, 2017) 2011 World Championships, Tampa Bay, Captains: Richard Balkin (Vic) and Michelle
USA – Diana Dent (NSW) Chim (NSW)
2012 Asian Championships, Busan, South 2011 World Championships, Tampa Bay,
Korea – Karen Hall (NSW) USA – Captain: Michael Fogliani (ACT);
2013 World Championships, Szeged, Vice Captain: Janelle Gamble (Qld)
Hungary – Jo Petersen (NSW) 2012 Asian Championships, Busan, South
2014 Asian Championships, Macau, SAR Korea – Captain: Claire Hosegood (NSW);
China – Bryan Buttery (SA) Vice Captains: Bryan Buttery (SA) and
Georgina Wakim (Vic)
2014 Inaugural World Cup, Fuzhou, China
– Karen Morris (VIC) 2013 World Championships, Szeged,
Hungary – Captains: Frank Calcara (NSW),
2015 World Championships, Welland, Georgina Wakim (Vic)
Canada – Georgie Wakim (VIC),
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HISTORY AND TRADITIONS OF DRAGON BOATING A dragon boat is a human powered watercraft. Traditionally crafted out of teak in the Pearl River Delta region of China’s southern Guangdong Province today boats are made from lightweight carbon fibre with racing in mind. Modern day dragon boating is a truly competitive sport with teams competing up to World Championship level. Over 50 million paddlers participate annually in competitions across the globe and Australia competes strongly on the international stage. Dragon Boat has rich cultural origins, being deeply imbedded in China’s “Dragon” Culture. That’s why when we race, each boat is dressed with an ornately carved dragon’s head at the bow and a tail at the stern. The boat is painted with scales and to complete the picture, the paddles symbolically represent the dragon’s claws. Originally, more than 2000 years ago, Dragon Boat was used for religious purposes as a way to appease the rain gods with a group of superstitious people believing the boat racing would ensure prosperous and bountiful crops. Later Dragon Boat celebrated the life of Qu Yuan, a great warrior poet, who committed suicide in the river Mi Lo, as a protest against political corruption of the day. STATE BY STATE According to legend, when news of Qu Yuan’s drowning became known, boats were launched by the local fishermen in a race to be first to recover Qu Yuan’s body. Thus dragon boat racing was born. The furious splashing of paddles and banging of drums used these days to get the crews in time has its origin in the fishermen’s bid to scare off fish and other river creatures from defiling his body. To commemorate his sacrifice, the people began to organise dragon boat festivals in his memory. The Dragon Boat Festival is celebrated every year on the 5th day of the 5th Moon (month) of the Chinese lunar calendar. Some original rituals continue to be practiced today such as the “Awakening of the Dragon” by dotting the eyes of the dragon’s head on each boat with red paint. This ceremony awakens and gives sight to the dragons. It will also cleanse and bless the area of the competition, the competitors and their boats and gives the boats and their crews the strength of the Dragon and the blessing of the Goddess of the Sea Thankfully some other traditional rituals are no longer performed such as the crowd throwing stones at the rival boats and it is no longer imperative that a boat capsize and at least one person drowns – this was once considered a special sacrifice to the gods and was, surprisingly, a sign of good luck! 15 The Naturally refreshing Sunshine Coast official destination partner for the event The Naturally refreshing Sunshine Coast official destination partner for the event 16
Introducing the STATE TEAMS
QUEENSLAND
AUSTRALIAN CAPITAL TERRITORY
The 2018 Dragon Boat Queensland State Squad is represented by clubs from all over
the state from the Tweed to Cairns! We are the ACT state team and have been competing at Nationals since state was
added to the program. Our selection model includes strict physical testing at the
Thanks to our coaching contingent, coaching mentors and team managers, who Australian Institute of Sport and we have seen the a positive change in our squad’s
come from a variety of Queensland clubs, for the amount of time and effort they have physical and mental capabilities since using this system. We train as one squad on a
contributed to inspiring our paddlers to aspire to the success of previous Queensland Wednesday each week, junior and senior paddlers working together and looking after
teams! Training sessions in the heat of the summer will prepare them for the battle on each other. We may be a small state but our members have big hearts and a lot of guts.
the water in Queensland in early March.
Flag Bearer - Katrina Pawley
Congratulations to each and every one for their enthusiasm, commitment and
dedication to this campaign and as the host state, we look forward to having our Katrina Pawley began as a rookie with the Canberra Ice Dragons Paddling
representative teams on the water. Club in 2007 and through her dedication has risen to become the club’s
Head Coach. Katrina has distinguished herself in the sport of dragon
Flag Bearer - Ross Boyce boating many times over having competed in 10 Australian Dragon
Ross began his dragon boating journey over 10 years ago as a “ramp Boat Championships, represented ACT Fire for 8 seasons (ACT Captain
husband” supporting his wife Maggie in her paddling pursuits at Manly. 2014-15), and competed in 2 Asian Dragon Boat Championships with the
The next move was to transition to paddler and then to sweep following a Australian team, 2 Dragon Boat World Club Crew Championships and 2
shoulder injury. As with all avid dragon boaters the sport creeps into your International Dragon Boat Festivals in China. In 2009 she was part of a
life and before you know it you are entwined within its grasp. Ross has crew that paddled a Guinness World Record for the most distance covered by a dragon
made a remarkable contribution to dragon boating, is a proud member boat in 24 hours - completing 168.5 kilometres. Throughout she has exemplified the
of Brisbane River Dragons and has worked for DBQ for several seasons core values to drive a positive culture for the sport of dragon boating.
as a mentor sweep (Level 5) and coach (Level 1) running development
In addition to her on water achievements Katrina works tirelessly supporting the Ice
workshops in regional QLD. Ross is currently DBQ Marketing Director and has worked
tirelessly to create a valuable partnership with Sunshine Coast Council for 2018 Dragons, having at various times has been the club’s Vice President, Vice-Captain,
AusChamps at Lake Kawana. Coach, Membership Director, Dragon Boat Operations Director, and Outrigger Canoe
Operations Director before becoming the Head Coach in 2017. She has won many
Ross was one of three original advocates who canvassed AusDBF and IDBF to introducing accolades at the club including Best Premiere Female Paddler twice, Dragon Boat
Senior C age division into dragon boat racing in Australia. In 2010 Senior C’s participated
Premier Best & Fairest, and on four occasions has been voted the Club Person of the
at AusChamps in Adelaide for the first time. Ross has coached or co-coached DBQ State
Year by her peers – a testament to the respect she has for equity and diversity.
Squad Senior C paddlers since that time.
Along the way Ross has competed at the last 4 CCWC Macau 2010, Hong Kong 2012, Katrina acts continually as an ambassador for the sport, dedicated to its growth and
Ravenna 2014, & Adelaide 2016; and was selected to sweep the Senior C Auroras in the development as demonstrated through her coaching and administrative roles over many
last three IDBF World Nations competitions Hungary 2013, Canada 2015 & China 2017. years, and her qualifications as Level 1 AusDBF National Coaching Accreditation and
Highlights there have been many, including the wonderful friendship made and the Level 3 Sweep. To her achievements she now proudly and humbly adds the new honour
opportunities given to me to put back into the sport. Proudest personal moment was as the Flag Bearer for the ACT at the 2018 Australian Dragon Boat Championships.
being part of the most amazingly powerful crew at World Nations 2013 bringing home 5
Gold and 4 Silver medals out of 9 events - exceptional!
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New South Wales will once again have strong representation at the 2018 Australian The 2018 State team is truly a representation of the State consisting of members from
Championships State v State competition. 200 paddlers, sweeps and drummers from across a number of metropolitan clubs and some regional clubs. Some of our regional
across the state will compete across all available divisions. paddlers travel over 400km to attend sessions, which is where our dedication starts.
This year members from the Western and Northern Region will take part in the regional This year the team is a mix of experience, inexperience, enthusiasm and dedication
portion of the competition and will no doubt do regional NSW proud. with the message being ‘paddlers from many clubs, one team’. As a ‘new look’ team
we are proud of our training achievements and teamwork.
Flag Bearer – Jacob Ibrahim
Our team has welcomed the many challenges, paddling all age groups together,
Jacob is the only known junior to have ever represented Australia 3 years back to back training sessions with State and Club teams and the weather. Heading
in a row. Starting as one of the youngest in Canada. He worked and out in 37 degrees is real dedication and commitment. Together we have worked as
trialled to race with the aurora premier team at the Asian champs held a team, had lots of laughs along our journey and look forward to testing ourselves in
in Adelaide in 2016. He has continued through as an U18 representing Queensland.
Australia in France last year.
Flag Bearer – Chris Wood
Jacob has also represented NSW for four consecutive years and has
started to progress into sweeping at only the age of 16. Chris Wood demonstrates her dedication and commitment to dragon
boating across all levels from local club participation to international
competition. Chris has been an active advocate for dragon boat racing
in South Australian for over 19 years.
Chris has been an active participant on the DBSA Board since 2002,
she holds numerous qualifications including Level 1 Coach, Level
5 Sweep, Level 1 IDBF Official and Level 3 AusDBF Official. Chris
willingly shares her skills and knowledge through actively supporting and mentoring
new clubs, junior squad and new club members.
Chris has competed at every National Championship since 1999, she is a life member
of DBSA and a life member of Adelaide Sea Dragons. Chris is a wonderful advocate
for the sport and a most deserving representative of DBSA and South Australian
dragon boat paddlers.
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The past year for dragon boating in Tasmania has been dominated by the Australian
Masters Games that were held at Lake Barrington.
Some 440 paddlers competed at this regatta, at the beautiful Lake Barrington in the VICTORIA
Northwest of the State. For a state with a small membership base, we were pleased to The number of paddlers participating in the Victorian team this year is slightly down
be able to organise a very successful event. on last years record entry but pleasingly, the paddlers are drawn from a larger number
The selection process for the State team commenced in November last year soon after of clubs than in the past - for 2018 there are approximately 155 paddlers and coaches
the Masters Games were held. from 12 of our 23 clubs across metropolitan and regional Victoria. Paddlers have been
through a benchmarking process, undertaken again by an independent organisation.
The Derwent Storms Dragon Boat Club based in Hobart, still provides the bulk of the
Tasmanian State team, with the addition of paddlers from North Esk Club at Launceston. We have trained together as a team at two intensive weekend camps and there are
We have a small team of 26 crew this year and hope to continue our improvement over plans for individual teams to work together again prior to the AusChamps. We are keen
the past National Championships to paddle strongly in Mixed and Women’s events in to do our best in the State vs State competition and for our clubs to show their high
the Senior B and C groups. level skills in the club crew championships in the days following.
Flag Bearer – Sue Sanderson Flag Bearer - Craig Hagan
The Tasmanian flag bearer is Sue Sanderson. She is a long time member Craig is an 18 year old paddler who has already made a remarkable
of Dragons Abreast Tasmania Hobart (DATH). contribution to the sport. He has years of experience, nearly 7
years, having started as a young person with a club in Darwin in the
Sue has been a driving force in the Club, assisting with the annual Northern Territory. He is now a member of Yarra River Dragons
Corporate Day that has introduced many new paddlers to the sport. Sue in Melbourne, regularly racing in regattas for that club. He also
has taken up the slogan, have paddle will travel, and has organised a trains with a junior group (the Rapids) at Docklands in Melbourne,
number of international trips for club members. together with junior paddlers from across a number of clubs. At these
AusChamps he will have been a member of the Victorian team for 3
Sue is a Board member of Dragon Boat Tasmania and is currently the State Assistant
years now. In 2017 he was a member of the Auroras 2017 Under 18
Coach. If you see her sweeping the Tassie team, say hello!
team which competed in the World Championships in France.
Congratulations Sue.
Craig is about to begin a Degree in Sport and Exercise Science at Victoria University.
We are proud of his achievements so far and believe he is a worthy flag bearer for our
State.
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AUSTRALIA
Flag Bearer – Corina Bradley
Corina was diagnosed understanding of the role that IBCPC
with breast cancer in Dec has throughout the world in promoting
2002 at the age of 39, the benefits of dragon boat racing and
and whilst going through exercise after a diagnosis of breast cancer.
chemotherapy and radiation
she met some marvellous Following the QDJP in 2012, she was
women who did dragon boat asked, along with Linda Dyer from
WESTERN AUSTRALIA racing. It took them 3 years Dragonheart Vermont, to represent the
to convince her to ‘have a go’ at this sport IBCPC at the IDBF Congress at the Club
The DBWA State Team consists of members from dragon boats clubs in both metro Crew World Championships in Hong
and regional areas. This year junior and senior members from regional areas have also and so on October 1st 2005 she attended
a come and try day with ‘the Pink Ladies’ at Kong. They were able to advocate for
been selected for our state teams. The experiences of regional paddlers at the state and discuss the benefits of, continuing
level provide exposure of dragon boating to development and potential regional clubs. Brisbane River Dragons and hasn’t looked
back. She paddled socially for about 6 to include Breast Cancer categories on
DBWA Coaching Director, Laura Hughes, has worked tirelessly organising training the International race programs. She was
camps for our paddlers, including one in regional Bunbury. months and then took it up competitively.
Since then she has gained selection in pleased to say that breast cancer teams
Our coaches are: Juniors – Wade Spackman, Prem/Senior A -Laura Hughes and Senior club, state and national teams, with many from around the globe have competed
B – Kristin Priest. National titles and some International in CCWC 9 in Ravenna, Italy 2014 and
titles to her name. She is an accredited CCWC 10 in Adelaide, Australia 2016 and
Our group of spirited paddlers will represent WA in the Junior, Prems Senior A and hopes that her input played some part in
Senior Bs. sweep and has been Assistant Coach and
now Head Coach of the Dragons Abreast making BC racing available at these events
Flag Bearer – Maureen “Mo”Cowdell Brisbane team, affectionately known as possible.
‘MISSABITTITITTI (MBT)’ from 2008 to the Corina has been an advocate to
Living in the south coastal town of Denmark in WA, being a business
present. She is happy to paddle with us promoting Dragons Abreast Australia by
owner with my husband, and always up for a community challenge,
though never anything sporty – I was Inspired by a message in a shop at every opportunity and has encouraged championing Dragon Boat Queensland
window to try dragon boating. and helped train several girls within MBT and AusDBF to continually have a BCS
as sweeps and drummers, so we are now category at all Regatta’s. She actively
Now just 8yrs later, retired and a Snr C competitor, I am daunted by the
able to fill more than one dragon boat encourages and supports Dragons Abreast
distance I have travelled - literally travelled, as Denmark is over 400kms
from head-to-tail with survivors. Corina teams across South East Queensland
from Perth. Representing our State at 3 previous championships -
meaning thousands of kilometres each year to attend training & many was head coach and sweep of the Dragons to attend Regatta’s and many of our
nights spent away from home. I have also competed overseas and in Abreast Brisbane team that won the BCS Dragons Abreast Brisbane girls help fill
many events across Australia - most recently at the master’s games in Tasmania. Category 2000m race at the 2016 CCWC. competitor’s teams.
During the last Auroras campaign I escorted 6 juniors from Denmark to Canberra as was In 2012, while training for the World Club Corina goes above and beyond the
invited to attend as an assistant to the coaches, giving me the opportunity to learn more Crew Championships in Hong Kong, she average team Member and it does seem
skills to improve my own coaching. was selected as one of four Australians, at times that we forget she also has a
I am proud to be a founding member of the Denmark Dragon Boat Club, constantly representing DAA in the IBCPC world family life outside of dragon boating.
holding committee positions, have trained to be an accredited coach and most recently composite crew, ‘Internationally Abreast’ She is always willing to help, support and
have become our clubs newest accredited sweep. to paddle at the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee guide our Members on their own personal
Recognition isn’t why I do anything however a few months ago I was delighted to Pageant on the Thames, in June of that Dragon Boat journey and constantly
receive the Western Australian Seniors award for “Act Belong Commit”. I have also year. A highlight she says is ‘hard to reminds us that - it doesn’t matter what
been offered the honour of carrying the baton in the Commonwealth Games Queens top’. As a member of this team, she spent level we participate at, we should always
Baton Relay as it travels through our town. And now our State flag bearer at the National many hours with Dr Don McKenzie and celebrate just being there.
Championships. Ladies from 7 nations, gaining a broader
The journey, so far, has been a good one.
23 The Naturally refreshing Sunshine Coast official destination partner for the event The Naturally refreshing Sunshine Coast official destination partner for the event 24CLUB TEAM PROFILES
1770 Dragons Great Lakes Pearl Dragons
ACCA Dragon Boat Racing Team Komodo Paddle Club
Adelaide Sea Dragons Lakers Dragon Boat Club
Akuna Dragons Manly Dragon Boat Club
Albury-Wodonga Warriors Marist Dragons DBC
Ballina Dragon Boat Racing Club Maroochy Sea Serpents/Sunshine Coast
Bei Loon Dragons Abreast
Blackwattle Bay Dragon Boat Club Mavericks Dragon Boat Club
Brave Hearts Dragon Boat Club Melbourne Flames Dragon Boat club
Brisbane River Dragons (BRD) Mt Warning Dragons
Broadwater Dragons Paddling Club Inc Naga Spirit
Burleigh Fire Dragons NAVMAT Dragon Boat Club
Cairns Dragon Boat Club Newcastle Dragon Hunters Club
Canberra Girls Grammar School (CGGS) Northern Beaches Dragon Boat Club
CLUB TEAM PROFILES Canberra Grammar
Canberra Griffins Dragon Boat Club
Nowra Waterdragons
Pacific Dragons
Canberra Ice Dragons Port Hacking
Chinese Youth League (CYL) Powerblades
Cockburn Blades Dragon Boat Club Qld Sonic Dragons
Cooloola Dragon Boat Club Rainbow Dragons
Currumbin Dragons Redcliffe Red Dragons
CYSM Sea Dragons Redlands Sea Dragons
Danebank/Sandy Point Sloths
Derwent Storms Dragon Boat Club Inc Southern Storm Paddle Club
Diamond Phoenix Dragonboat Club St Scholastica’s College
Different Strokes Subsonix Dragonboat Club
Dragon Flyers Sunshine Coast Dragon Boat Club
Dragon Masters Sydney Tsunami Dragonboat Club
Dragons Abreast Bribie Island Sydney Zodiacs
Dragons Abreast Brisbane Missabittatitti Te Waka Dragons
Dragons Abreast Canberra Tweed Dragons
Dragons Abreast Gold Coast Yarra River Dragons
Dragons Abreast Penrith
Dragons Abreast Sydney
Dragon Sports Association
FFB Dragon Boat Club
Flamin’ Dragons
Fremantle Swan DBC
FSDBC Cygnets
25 The Naturally refreshing Sunshine Coast official destination partner for the event The Naturally refreshing Sunshine Coast official destination partner for the event 261770 Dragons – QLD ACCA Dragon Boat Racing Team – NSW Adelaide Sea Dragons – SA Akuna Dragons – QLD
1770 Dragons hail from the birthplace of Voted ‘Best Team Ever’ by Donald Trump, We are a proud and inclusive club, Akuna was formed in 2009 with a vision of
Queensland. the Australian Charcoal Chicken Association aspiring to continued local, national and opening and passing on the love of dragon
(ACCA) has been taking poultry seriously international success in a friendly and boating and fitness to the community.
Yes that s right – back in May 1770,
since 1984. enjoyable environment. The name Akuna is an Aboriginal word
Lieutenant James Cook and the crew of
HM Bark Endeavour stepped ashore for Rather than enlisting a Head Coach this Our members come from three regions meaning flowing water and moving forward.
the first time in Queensland in Seventeen season, they now consult the team quail in South Australia - Adelaide, Ceduna Our club colours; black, red, yellow, blue,
Seventy (1770). This was the first location ‘Bob’ for crew selections and race strategy. and Streaky Bay (the distance between represent indigenous Australia and water.
in Queensland and the second landing The President was not elected for her Adelaide and Ceduna is about 800km!) Our uniform displays our emblem of a leafy
in Australia. In 2020 there will be a leadership, management skills or her natural Despite the geographic diversity, we are sea dragon, designed by a local indigenous
250th celebration of the event. 1770/ hair weave, but based on the number of a united club and regularly prove that artist.
Agnes Water is located half way between KFC Wicked Wings she could devour in 1 distance is no barrier to success. Akuna trains on Currumbin Creek in Palm
Gladstone and Bundaberg. Another claim minute (an impressive 32 wings). Beach, Queensland and are identified by
We are competitive in all categories and
to fame as well as having the Wide Bay the laughter and smiles as we train. We are
Boasting a record number of 77 members, compete in Open, Women’s and Mixed
champion dragonboat team is that we extremely community minded and are often
ACCA prides itself on diversity, now divisions. ASD is one of the founding
have the most northern surf beach as we seen with corporate and vacation care and
welcoming past members who have still yet clubs of the South Australian Association,
are also located at the southern end of the disability groups in our boats enjoying the
to pay their club fees. Most were acquired DragonBoat SA, having been established
Great Barrier Reef. beauty of the local waterways.
through illegal immigration, traded with over 30 years ago.
Luckily we also have idyllic waters of Bitcoin, or Canadian paddlers with VISA Our motto is to ‘have a go’ we enter festival,
Our credo of ‘Train Hard – Win Easy’ has corporate, local regattas and the DBQ State
Bustard Bay in which we paddle and have issues so they could be easily bribed to
seen us enjoy considerable success at all championships. We encourage our members
done so since our inauguration in 2010. paddle. However, unfortunately due to the
levels. We have competed in CCWC in to exceed their expectations and support
This will be only our third appearance sudden surge in membership, ACCA has
Cape Town, Toronto, Penang, Macau, any member who wishes to compete on any
at the Nationals and we are excited to now been forced to invoke a Single Child
Hong Kong, Ravenna and Adelaide, level, assisting them to go as far as they can
compete. Policy.
and we are the record holders for the go and incorporate fitness into their lifestyle.
Behind the façade of fundraising, ACCA 200km, and 100km Murray River Paddling
We aim to provide an alternative to the high
have been utilising their Bunnings BBQ Marathon in the dragon boat class.
sporting level of some of the other clubs
efforts to raise money for closed boat shoes,
Our 2018 team of Senior B women is on the Gold Coast, welcoming people who
recruitment drives to enlist more women
looking forward to the competition, and is may not otherwise be included in the sport
from underground cock fights, and to
hoping for success. to experience being a part of a team as well
have a legitimate excuse to use the phrase
as being able to compete in a dragon boat
‘sausage-fest’.
regatta. With an emphasis on having fun,
Post-Nationals, ACCA will re-focus their building fitness and developing friendships
attention to their next charity campaign: we also have a strong focus on family and
Making ‘Dad Bods’ great again. belonging which is emphasised by our
ongoing community outreach in our area.
27 The Naturally refreshing Sunshine Coast official destination partner for the event The Naturally refreshing Sunshine Coast official destination partner for the event 28Albury Wodonga Warriors Dragon Ballina Dragon Boat Racing Club – Bei Loon – NSW Blackwattle Bay Dragon Boat Club –
Boat Club – VIC NSW Bei Loon paddles out of Bayview on NSW
The Warriors Dragon Boat Club was Ballina Dragon Boat Racing club is just Sydney’s Northern Beaches on beautiful Blackwattle Bay Dragon Boat Club or ‘BWB’
formed on 25th September 2012 with a over 3 years old. We are a competitive Pittwater. as we are more affectionately known, train
focus on being a competitive sporting bunch of middle aged paddlers who love out of Blackwattle Bay, Sydney. The club was
We have some 100 members, including established in 2006, giving the Sydney Junior
club competing in State, National and racing. We have enjoyed competing at 30 Breast Cancer Survivors known as the Dragon Boat Team a home. With our juniors
International regattas. We are located Regional level with the other regional Pittwater Pinks. growing up, we expanded our horizons in 2010
on the state border between New South clubs, this has led us to want more. So and are now made up of premier and master
Wales and Victoria in a picturesque here we are nominating this year for our Bei Loon is a blend of the highly paddlers.
regional area. Over the past 6 years 2nd Australian Titles campaign, having competitive and the more social paddlers,
where the emphasis is on achieving all you We are a friendly bunch of active people
we have established our home base at made the journey to Albury/Wodonga last
ranging in age from 20 to 50 something and
Gateway Lakes between the cities of year. We have also enjoyed competing at can against your personal goals.
from many cultural backgrounds, brought
Albury and Wodonga. Pan Pacs on the Gold Coast in 2016 and together by a love of being on the boat with
Whilst we strive to maintain our
look forward to many more campaigns in paddle in hand. We train, we race, we meet
We have completed our 6th season and outstanding competitive record (2 crews
the future. for social gatherings, we form friendships.
have had another very successful season qualified for CCWC Hungary), we wish to
New members are always welcome, whether
under the guidance of Head Coach balance that with the desire to provide
they are a complete novice or an experienced
Graham Poynter. Warriors have been an enjoyable, friendly team environment. paddler.
Victorian State Champions in Masters Visiting paddlers are welcome at any time.
Women’s 20s both 200m and 500m and BWB’s head coach Sylvia Wong has been
We train hard, race hard, and have fun involved in dragon boat racing since 1995.
Australian Champions in Senior B Mixed
doing it. Her involvement in national and international
10s and Senior B Mixed Women’s 10s and campaigns includes paddler, sweep, team
qualified to compete in the World Club Our own annual 8km Challenge Race manager and coach. Under Sylvia’s guidance
Crews in Hungary 2018. Regatta is a season highlight and is we achieved success in 2017 at the Central
capable of accommodating 20 crews. West Regatta. Our mixed crew came second
We train on the water three times a week
in the Sport Mixed Final and our women’s
encouraging and developing all aspects The Bei Loon Social calendar is also a team came second in the women’s finals,
of Dragon Boat Racing for our members busy one, providing lots of enjoyment with a combined crew with Hawkesbury River
from paddling technique, physical fitness, throughout the year. Dragons.
sweeping, coaching and team work.
Our Kawana Waters team of 53 is looking Our goals for 2017-2018 are to improve our
forward to competing in the Masters technique and increase our fitness through
events and are hoping for success once regular training and compete in DBNSW and
again.” other accredited regattas to challenge our
racing skills. Our overall goal is to perform at
our best at the 2018 Australian Championships
at Lake Kawana. We also aspire to compete
in regular overseas events to enrich paddlers
racing experience through cultural exposure.
29 The Naturally refreshing Sunshine Coast official destination partner for the event The Naturally refreshing Sunshine Coast official destination partner for the event 30Brave Hearts Dragon Boat Club – VIC Brisbane River Dragons Dragon Boat Broadwater Dragons – QLD Burleigh Fire Dragons – QLD
Brave Hearts Dragon Boat Club is a sporting and Outrigger Canoe Club – QLD Broadwater Dragons Paddling Club Inc Established in 1999, Burleigh Fire Dragons
team of dedicated paddlers who train together Established in 1998, Brisbane River Dragons (BRD) is (BDPC) was formed in September 2001 (BFD) encourages participation at all
for fitness, learn timing and technique, the oldest dragon boat club in Brisbane. Club colours by a committed and enthusiastic team of levels of physical ability and paddling
teamwork and competitive racing. To have fun are blue, yellow and red. We offer competitive and experienced paddlers. experience. Our membership is made up
and make friends! The Club is run by a group of social paddling. BRD trains and competes throughout
The club’s main objective was to establish of masters.
volunteer paddlers for paddlers. the year, with training sessions tailored for all levels of
We compete at local, State and National paddlers, and offers a range of tailored packages for a competitive dragon boat club in order to BFD has consistently competed and won
Dragon Boat Regattas. Competition is corporate events. develop the sport locally and to compete medals in Local, State, National and World
important to us, as well as the fun, laughter, BRD is not only a dragon boat club, but also offers at local, State, National and International Club Crew Championships. Our Senior C
team spirit and determination that make our outrigger canoe as a discipline with paddlers regattas. Every season a strong contingent Women are current WCC Champions over
club inclusive of all abilities. competing at Local, National and International events. of Broadwater paddlers is selected for both 200 and 500m.
We have qualified coaches who run regular A vital association for BRD, is with the Dragons Abreast State and National crews.
training sessions with an emphasis on working Brisbane team, Missabittatitti. This team is made up Broadwater has represented Australia as BFD members have successfully competed
as a team, whilst supporting each individual to of breast cancer survivors who, along with the whole a club crew in Penang Malaysia (2008), and medalled in all of the Pan Pacific
strive to their own personal best. Dragons Abreast movement, demonstrates that Macau China (2010), Hong Kong (2012) Games. As proactive participants in the
Our team’s greatest achievement was people can live full, active, and satisfying lives after a and Italy (2014). Broadwater represented community, we support the Gold Coast
competing in the World Club Crew at Adelaide diagnosis of breast cancer.
the Gold Coast (supported by the Mayor’s Marathon, Relay for Life Cancer challenge
in 2016. BRD has a proud history of competing at State, office) at its sister city’s Taipei International and the Kids In Need charity regatta
National and Club Crew World Championships. BRD
Winner of Mixed 10’s 200m minor final. Fifth in Dragon Boat Festival in 2014 and 2015. Many thanks to our coaches and members
Mixed 10’s 500m. won the Masters Champions Trophy at the Australian
National Titles in 2013, 2014 and 2016, and earlier Based on the river at Nerang our club has for their support and best wishes for
In 2017 we had our first team member won the Overall Club Champions Trophy in 2008, direct access straight off the M1 north and all competitors in this great National
accepted into the Aurora’s Senior C team. A 2009, 2010, and 2012. In 2016 the club won the south. We share our waterway training competition.
proud moment for Brave Hearts. Queensland State Champion Club Trophy taking out with various craft; wake boarders, jet skis,
Brave Hearts Dragon Boat Club welcomes Small and Standard Boat champion categories. Paddling from the heart, this is BFD’s
fishing boats, kayaks and tinnies. At various
any gender over 12 years of age. Our current commitment for success.
BRD has performed strongly at Club Crew World times we are joined at training by a pod of
members range from 12 to 80 years of age. Championship events winning 7 Gold, 6 Silver and 4 dolphins!
The club formed in 2006 after a group of breast Bronze medals in Adelaide 2016; 4 Gold, 2 Silver and
It’s not just about competing, we take
cancer survivors built their own dragon boat at 2 Bronze medals in Italy 2014; and 3 Gold, 6 Silver and
Riverina Institute of TAFE, Albury Campus with 1 Bronze medal in Hong Kong 2012. BRD is proud to every opportunity to showcase the sport
the help of volunteers and teachers. The boat have supplied a considerable number of members to we are involved in with community, school
hangs in our shed and is the pride of our fleet. Australian Auroras teams at the World Championships and corporate groups. Our passion is just
It is mainly used for ceremonial purposes. held in Hungary in 2013, Welland in 2015, and China as fierce off the water as it is on.
Our club is located at Gateway Lakes, Albury/ in 2017. Broadwater is renowned for its all -inclusive
Wodonga. In 2018 BRD celebrates our 20th year paddling on club culture - good sports, fun, supportive
the Brisbane River. Current and former members and and welcoming of all ages.
A project of Brave hearts on the Murray Inc.
friends are invited to celebrate with us in October this
year – details on our Facebook and website. www.broadwaterdragons.com
“Through the waters to friendship.” ‘Paddle with Heart’
31 The Naturally refreshing Sunshine Coast official destination partner for the event The Naturally refreshing Sunshine Coast official destination partner for the event 32Cairns Dragon Boat Club – QLD Canberra Girls Grammar School Canberra Grammar – ACT Canberra Griffins Dragon Boat Club –
Cairns Dragon Boat Club commenced in (CGGS) – ACT We are a junior club of Canberra Grammar ACT
2006 as a breast cancer survivor group CGGS fields the largest and most School based in Canberra. We have 20 The Canberra Griffins Dragon Boat Club
using a boat provided free of charge successful Junior Dragon Boat Club in plus years of paddling history locally. We is a family-friendly club and one of the
by Dragon Boat Queensland. Club Australia. The popular sport of Dragon train 3 times a week in the famous Lake longest established dragon boat clubs
membership was later expanded to Boating was introduced to the city of Burley Griffin. In many Auschamps that in the ACT. With several parent-child
anyone interested in trying dragon boat Canberra in 1990, although its history we participated, we won many accolades combinations in the team, the club prides
racing and in 2009 the club was formally dates back more than 2,000 years. Our including the Trevor Huggard award for itself on encouraging all age groups,
incorporated. Thanks to a grant from the school crews train on Lake Burley Griffin the fastest Open crew and the Alexandrou from 13 years to 70+, to get involved
Gambling Community Benefit Fund the and at the CGGS owned Elizabeth McKay award for the fastest Mixed crew. We were and paddle! We work to develop world-
club purchased their own boat in 2010 Aquatic Centre. More than 120 girls one of the few junior clubs in Australia class paddlers without losing sight of
and later that year attended State Titles and boys form the Combined Canberra who had been selected to compete at an the fact that it is a fun sport and one of
for the first time. The club boasts the first Grammar Schools Dragon Boat Club. international level including the CCWC in the ultimate team sports. We believe
accredited sweep and coach in northern The Club has competed in two world Adelaide in 2016. in being competitive without sacrificing
Queensland. CDBC has participated in a championships representing Australia and our basic philosophy: the Griffins follow
number of events including Great Barrier in 2012 sent two women’s, two mixed and a path of inclusiveness, mutual respect,
Reef Masters Games, Australian Masters one open crew to the 2012 World Club encouragement and good-humoured
Games and Pan Pacific Masters Games Crew Championships in Hong Kong. All participation. Everyone gets to paddle at
adding Nationals to this list in 2018. the girls have been training extremely every regatta; it’s not an option! We also
hard in the lead up to this event, in the love to share a coffee, cake or meal after
hopes that we can make a big splash and paddling, and we invite non-paddling
do Grammar proud! family members to join in with this bit!
33 The Naturally refreshing Sunshine Coast official destination partner for the event The Naturally refreshing Sunshine Coast official destination partner for the event 34Canberra Ice Dragons – ACT Chinese Youth League (CYL) – NSW Cockburn Dragon Boat Club – WA Cooloola Dragon Boat Club – QLD
The Canberra Ice Dragons Dragon Boat Chinese Youth League Dragon Boat Racing as the ‘Blades’, the Cockburn The Cooloola Dragon Boat Club was formed at
and Outrigger Canoe Club was formed (CYL DB) was founded 30 years ago and (pronounced ‘KOH-burn’) Dragon Boat Tin Can Bay Qld, in March 2003, and by 2007
in 2003 on the success of a social dragon stands as one of the longest-running Club has a history that spans back to 1985. the club was able to compete in their first State
boat team. In 2012, the Ice Dragons clubs of the sport in Sydney. CYL DB is a Championships. This has continued, along
Located at the East Fremantle Yacht Club with representatives of the club competing in
amalgamated with the Canberra Outrigger competitive team composed of members
on the banks of Perth’s beautiful Swan State teams at National level and many Sports
Canoe Club. and supporters of diverse backgrounds
River, the club prides itself on having Regattas over the ensuing years. Our team of
and ages whose dedication to the club has
The club has grown to become one of competed at almost every Australian paddlers are encouraged to enjoy the sport
contributed to the success of the team at of Dragon Boating, whilst being encouraged
Australia’s premier clubs, including being Championships. Last year we were
both the State and National levels. In July, and assisted to achieve their individual goals of
Australian National Champions in 2009, the sole representatives from Western
the Opens Crew will have the exciting fitness and competition levels. Some are happy
2011 and 2014. Australia.
opportunity to compete at the Club Crew to be social paddlers for the fun and exercise.
In 2012 the Ice Dragons made their debut World Championships in Hungary against As a small club from the west we are Our Club is a member of the Wide Bay Region
on the international stage at the World teams from Europe, Asia, Canada and also extremely proud of our 4 Auroras (Central Queensland), consisting of Dragon
Club Crew Dragon Boat Championships USA. who represented Australia at the World boat Clubs from 1770, Hervey Bay, Bundaberg
in Hong Kong, with the men’s crew Championships in Kunming, China in and Burnett River. Annual Wide Bay Series
CYL DB is a subgroup of the Chinese
bringing home a silver medal. In 2016 October. regattas are contested with friendly rivalry.
Youth League of Australia, which has a
the Ice Dragons women’s crew and Recently our Wide Bay teams have combined
history of 79 years celebrating Chinese We come to the 2018 ‘Nationals’ looking
under 24 mixed crew received their first to form a Wide Bay Combo Team to compete
culture including Wu Shu martial arts, forward to competing against the best in
international podium finishes at the World at Sport Regattas.
lion and dragon dance, Chinese cultural Australia, catching up with friends from
Club Crew Dragon Boat Championships in Our annual July Sleepy Lagoon Regatta is the
dancing, Chinese Cantonese opera, other states and, perhaps, taking a medal
Adelaide. beginning of the Dragon Boat season, and
social welfare, Tai Chi and table tennis. home!
is attended by southern and northern clubs.
The club offers Dragon Boat and Chinese Youth League is located in
New Club paddlers have the opportunity
Outrigger Canoe racing experiences for Sydney’s Chinatown and our dragon boat to experience the ecstasy of dragon boat
all age groups and welcomes all paddlers, training sites are located in Pyrmont and paddling as a team.
new and experienced. Regardless of Chinatown.
Following the loss of our Coach and club
what your reason is for joining the club,
Facebook Page: Chinese Youth League mentor, Gayle Barnett, we have had to
be it friendships, fitness or your drive regroup, review and look to the future.
Dragon Boat (CYL Dragon Boat)
to compete, there is something to suit
Recruiting new members from such a small
everyone within the Ice Dragons club.
population has resulted in a steady increase
of paddlers from surrounding Cooloola Cove,
Rainbow Beach and Gympie.
Our aim is to encourage dragon boat paddling
in our community, have fun on the water and
socially, whilst keeping fit and enjoying the
camaraderie of fellow paddler.
35 The Naturally refreshing Sunshine Coast official destination partner for the event The Naturally refreshing Sunshine Coast official destination partner for the event 36You can also read
