Women's Teams
Amazon Dragons
Portland, OR
We have been participating in dragon boat races since 1992. The fledgling club came together to promote positive lesbian visibility along with camaraderie and fitness in an atmosphere of competitive dragon boat racing. Two decades later, the Amazons compete along the west coast and Canada, and continue to welcome out, questioning and supportive women 16 and older to their ever-growing roster. The 2013 season marks the 23rd race season for the Amazon Dragons and the 22nd anniversary of the club. Paddles Up!!!
Portland, OR
We have been participating in dragon boat races since 1992. The fledgling club came together to promote positive lesbian visibility along with camaraderie and fitness in an atmosphere of competitive dragon boat racing. Two decades later, the Amazons compete along the west coast and Canada, and continue to welcome out, questioning and supportive women 16 and older to their ever-growing roster. The 2013 season marks the 23rd race season for the Amazon Dragons and the 22nd anniversary of the club. Paddles Up!!!
Angry Unicorns
Salem, OR
First, some facts about unicorns: 1) Unicorns have one horn (hence the name). 2) Unicorns are creatures made up of cotton candy and light with bubblegum frosting...until you make them angry. Then they are made of hot tamales and nightmares... 3) Unicorns are very bad at rescuing cats from trees (ask us how we know). 4) Unicorns like peanut M&Ms, but peanut butter M&Ms make them psychotic. 5) We fed a unicorn peanut butter M&Ms and it went on a homicidal rage that ended with us all up a tree without a paddle. This is how we discovered our true team name, The Angry Unicorns. 6) Our team initials (AU), that's the periodic designation for gold. We know this because we are also major nerds (this is not a fact about unicorns). There is something very demented about the idea of an angry unicorn. Our team is made up of very demented people. Demented people who like to paddle and wear horns.
Salem, OR
First, some facts about unicorns: 1) Unicorns have one horn (hence the name). 2) Unicorns are creatures made up of cotton candy and light with bubblegum frosting...until you make them angry. Then they are made of hot tamales and nightmares... 3) Unicorns are very bad at rescuing cats from trees (ask us how we know). 4) Unicorns like peanut M&Ms, but peanut butter M&Ms make them psychotic. 5) We fed a unicorn peanut butter M&Ms and it went on a homicidal rage that ended with us all up a tree without a paddle. This is how we discovered our true team name, The Angry Unicorns. 6) Our team initials (AU), that's the periodic designation for gold. We know this because we are also major nerds (this is not a fact about unicorns). There is something very demented about the idea of an angry unicorn. Our team is made up of very demented people. Demented people who like to paddle and wear horns.
Bridge City Team Velocity Blue
Bridge City Team Velocity Gold
Portland, OR
Bridge City is a competitive outrigger and dragon boat club in Portland. We have seven teams racing this weekend – two women, two mixed, a youth, a master mixed, and a men’s team. Bridge City just completed the fifth annual Dawn to Dusk paddle in early August. Joined by other Portland teams, we paddled for 12 hours on a Saturday and raised over $45,000 for the Children’s Cancer Association.
Bridge City Team Velocity Gold
Portland, OR
Bridge City is a competitive outrigger and dragon boat club in Portland. We have seven teams racing this weekend – two women, two mixed, a youth, a master mixed, and a men’s team. Bridge City just completed the fifth annual Dawn to Dusk paddle in early August. Joined by other Portland teams, we paddled for 12 hours on a Saturday and raised over $45,000 for the Children’s Cancer Association.
CDBC Yahoo Angels
Calgary, AB
We are the grace and finesse of the Calgary Dragon Boat Club (CDBC) - a crew that has been in existence for over 20 years! Yahoo Angels consists of strong, powerful women who also often paddle on one of our mixed crews - Crew Yahoo or Yahoo Evolution. We look forward to racing in the 2014 Portland Dragon Boat Festival!
Calgary, AB
We are the grace and finesse of the Calgary Dragon Boat Club (CDBC) - a crew that has been in existence for over 20 years! Yahoo Angels consists of strong, powerful women who also often paddle on one of our mixed crews - Crew Yahoo or Yahoo Evolution. We look forward to racing in the 2014 Portland Dragon Boat Festival!
Dragon Ladies
Vancouver, BC
Vancouver, BC
DragonSprites
Portland, OR
We are a group of women committed to paddling together with a common goal--performing our best individually and collectively. To this end, we support and encourage each other while laughing our way through practices and all life's myriad challenges. Commitment is the structure but heart is the motive; enabling us to tame dragons and fly, both on the water and off.
Portland, OR
We are a group of women committed to paddling together with a common goal--performing our best individually and collectively. To this end, we support and encourage each other while laughing our way through practices and all life's myriad challenges. Commitment is the structure but heart is the motive; enabling us to tame dragons and fly, both on the water and off.
FLCC Fort Fury
Fort Langley, BC
We paddle out of Fort Langley, BC and have been on the water for six years.
Fort Langley, BC
We paddle out of Fort Langley, BC and have been on the water for six years.
Golden Dragons Women
Portland, OR
We're a senior, 50 and older, group of active men and women who paddle dragon boats. Many of us enter dragon boat races during the summer and fall such as at the Rose Festival, San Francisco, and Victoria, BC, sometimes against other senior teams, sometimes against teams of younger paddlers. We paddle for fun, fitness and friendship all year long on the Willamette River.
Portland, OR
We're a senior, 50 and older, group of active men and women who paddle dragon boats. Many of us enter dragon boat races during the summer and fall such as at the Rose Festival, San Francisco, and Victoria, BC, sometimes against other senior teams, sometimes against teams of younger paddlers. We paddle for fun, fitness and friendship all year long on the Willamette River.
INSINK
North Vancouver, BC
INSINK is a ladies recreational team who paddles out of Deep Cove, North Vancouver, BC.
North Vancouver, BC
INSINK is a ladies recreational team who paddles out of Deep Cove, North Vancouver, BC.
Ladies of the Lake
Kent, WA
Ladies of the Lake are a proud group of ladies who are striving to become the best we can be and look forward to practicing on beautiful Lake Meridian in Kent, WA. The view of our majestic Mount Rainier never ceases to amaze us and as the eagles soar above, they observe us doing what we love; paddling strong and looking great, we are Ladies of the Lake!
Kent, WA
Ladies of the Lake are a proud group of ladies who are striving to become the best we can be and look forward to practicing on beautiful Lake Meridian in Kent, WA. The view of our majestic Mount Rainier never ceases to amaze us and as the eagles soar above, they observe us doing what we love; paddling strong and looking great, we are Ladies of the Lake!
Mighty Women Paddling Club
Portland, OR
We are a non-profit, competitive, year-round dragon boat team in Portland, OR. We are an adventurous group of women with a competitive spirit and a strong sense of community on and off the boat. Our mission is to build strong community, fitness and fun through competitive dragon boat racing where the rewards of friendship, spirit of cooperation and respect for nature are encouraged by all. We welcome anyone that has the desire to be part of a team, who likes to have fun and shares our cooperative, competitive spirit!
Portland, OR
We are a non-profit, competitive, year-round dragon boat team in Portland, OR. We are an adventurous group of women with a competitive spirit and a strong sense of community on and off the boat. Our mission is to build strong community, fitness and fun through competitive dragon boat racing where the rewards of friendship, spirit of cooperation and respect for nature are encouraged by all. We welcome anyone that has the desire to be part of a team, who likes to have fun and shares our cooperative, competitive spirit!
OWLS Dragonflies
Portland, OR
The OWLS (Oregon Women Lawyers) Dragonflies is a team of women lawyers and other legal professionals. We practice year-round and compete in several regional races, all while maintaining busy professional lives. We can address nearly any legal problem in our boat, whether you need to form a new business, develop your property, or protect your rights or business in litigation or on appeal. The Dragonflies extend our thanks to our employers and colleagues for their generous support of the team this season.
Portland, OR
The OWLS (Oregon Women Lawyers) Dragonflies is a team of women lawyers and other legal professionals. We practice year-round and compete in several regional races, all while maintaining busy professional lives. We can address nearly any legal problem in our boat, whether you need to form a new business, develop your property, or protect your rights or business in litigation or on appeal. The Dragonflies extend our thanks to our employers and colleagues for their generous support of the team this season.
Pink Phoenix Courage
Pink Phoenix Strength
Portland, OR
Pink Phoenix™ is the United States' first dragon boat team consisting solely of breast cancer survivors. Our mission is to enhance breast cancer awareness and to provide hope for survivors that there is quality life after breast cancer.
Pink Phoenix Strength
Portland, OR
Pink Phoenix™ is the United States' first dragon boat team consisting solely of breast cancer survivors. Our mission is to enhance breast cancer awareness and to provide hope for survivors that there is quality life after breast cancer.
Rip City Paddlers
Portland, OR
Portland, OR
Seattle Flying Women
Seattle, WA
We are a happy bunch of rec paddlers from the Seattle Flying Dragons, coming together to form this womens team. We paddle out of South Lake Union, where float planes and all sorts of water craft join us in having fun on the lake. All paddlers are welcome at any of our 4 practices, including newbies and travelling paddlers. So come and visit us anytime!
Seattle, WA
We are a happy bunch of rec paddlers from the Seattle Flying Dragons, coming together to form this womens team. We paddle out of South Lake Union, where float planes and all sorts of water craft join us in having fun on the lake. All paddlers are welcome at any of our 4 practices, including newbies and travelling paddlers. So come and visit us anytime!
Sirens Paddling Club
Portland, OR
Established in 2003, the Sirens promote sportsmanship, fitness and camaraderie in a competitive and supportive environment. We are a dedicated group of women of all ages and all walks of life united by our commitment to each other and our shared goal of working hard and finishing to win. We're unique in that we're not just a group of women that happen to paddle together, but really a tight knit team, proud to call ourselves Sirens. We're always welcoming paddlers to check us out and join our team. Veterans of the sport as well as rookie paddlers are encouraged to contact our coach and come down to a practice
Portland, OR
Established in 2003, the Sirens promote sportsmanship, fitness and camaraderie in a competitive and supportive environment. We are a dedicated group of women of all ages and all walks of life united by our commitment to each other and our shared goal of working hard and finishing to win. We're unique in that we're not just a group of women that happen to paddle together, but really a tight knit team, proud to call ourselves Sirens. We're always welcoming paddlers to check us out and join our team. Veterans of the sport as well as rookie paddlers are encouraged to contact our coach and come down to a practice
Team Fusion Red
Portland, OR
Portland, OR
Wasabi Power Surge
Portland, OR
Portland, OR
Wasabi Team SOAR
Portland, OR
SOAR (Survivors On A River) is a women's all cancer survivor and supporters dragon boat team. Our paddlers range in age from mid-30's to mid-80's. Cancer knows no boundaries in regard to race, ethnic background, or age. Team SOAR reflects that fact in the diversity of our membership. We are a team of women who share a common bond and come together as athletes to work hard at a sport for which we are passionate. We are a fun-loving group who shares many activities off the water as well as enjoying one another's company as we strive for a healthy lifestyle. If you are looking for a great TEAM, there is a seat on our boat for you.
Portland, OR
SOAR (Survivors On A River) is a women's all cancer survivor and supporters dragon boat team. Our paddlers range in age from mid-30's to mid-80's. Cancer knows no boundaries in regard to race, ethnic background, or age. Team SOAR reflects that fact in the diversity of our membership. We are a team of women who share a common bond and come together as athletes to work hard at a sport for which we are passionate. We are a fun-loving group who shares many activities off the water as well as enjoying one another's company as we strive for a healthy lifestyle. If you are looking for a great TEAM, there is a seat on our boat for you.
Wasabi Tide Runners of Nehalem Bay
Nehalem Bay, OR
We completed our first season as a dragon boat team in 2013 and what a season it has been! We are a team of full-time and part-time coastal residents that were able to form and become part of Wasabi Paddling Club. We now represent the club in its expanded location at Nehalem Bay. We are thrilled to bring the sport of dragon boating to the Oregon Coast!
Nehalem Bay, OR
We completed our first season as a dragon boat team in 2013 and what a season it has been! We are a team of full-time and part-time coastal residents that were able to form and become part of Wasabi Paddling Club. We now represent the club in its expanded location at Nehalem Bay. We are thrilled to bring the sport of dragon boating to the Oregon Coast!
WOW
Portland, OR
FUN. FRIENDSHIP. FITNESS. We are Women on Water, a Portland, OR dragon boat team established in 2007. The journey began when three experienced women paddlers had a vision to create something special. That vision grew to an incredible bond that cements our team. Our paddlers share the joy of dragon boat racing, enthusiasm, energy, and ever-lasting friendships. We are a socially dynamic group of paddlers from diverse backgrounds, professions, age groups, and athletic abilities. We promote good sportsmanship on the water and pull together off the water to proudly give back to build a stronger community.
Portland, OR
FUN. FRIENDSHIP. FITNESS. We are Women on Water, a Portland, OR dragon boat team established in 2007. The journey began when three experienced women paddlers had a vision to create something special. That vision grew to an incredible bond that cements our team. Our paddlers share the joy of dragon boat racing, enthusiasm, energy, and ever-lasting friendships. We are a socially dynamic group of paddlers from diverse backgrounds, professions, age groups, and athletic abilities. We promote good sportsmanship on the water and pull together off the water to proudly give back to build a stronger community.
Mixed Teams
Anniemaniacs
Portland, OR
Portland, OR
BlewByU
Portland, OR
2010 brought new changes for our team. Prior to BlewByU, we were known as the SunDragons Plus team. We are the same motley crew that strives to perfect a unified stroke. New paddlers are eager to learn the stroke and contribute energy, strength and enthusiasm to the team. We work diligently with ourr coach, Rolando, keeping up with his famous 10 minute runs. Even struggling for breath, we still find the fun in training and naturally in racing. Our other coach, Marv, continues to inspire us to reach, power, stay in time and of course... win. We are looking forward to the 2014 season to test our abilities at both local and out-of-town races. So, watch out for the team in blue as in BlewByU!
Portland, OR
2010 brought new changes for our team. Prior to BlewByU, we were known as the SunDragons Plus team. We are the same motley crew that strives to perfect a unified stroke. New paddlers are eager to learn the stroke and contribute energy, strength and enthusiasm to the team. We work diligently with ourr coach, Rolando, keeping up with his famous 10 minute runs. Even struggling for breath, we still find the fun in training and naturally in racing. Our other coach, Marv, continues to inspire us to reach, power, stay in time and of course... win. We are looking forward to the 2014 season to test our abilities at both local and out-of-town races. So, watch out for the team in blue as in BlewByU!
Blind Ambition
Portland, OR
Originally formed in 2002 as part of the Oregon Commission For The Blind, Blind Ambition has participated in regattas throughout the country, making friends and mentoring others along the way. This team of blind and low vision paddlers is made up of men and women from a variety of backgrounds. the one thing they have in common is their vision and love for paddling! Give me a B!
Portland, OR
Originally formed in 2002 as part of the Oregon Commission For The Blind, Blind Ambition has participated in regattas throughout the country, making friends and mentoring others along the way. This team of blind and low vision paddlers is made up of men and women from a variety of backgrounds. the one thing they have in common is their vision and love for paddling! Give me a B!
Bridge City AquaRockets
Bridge City Blitz Blue
Bridge City Blitz Gold
Portland, OR
Bridge City is a competitive outrigger and dragon boat club in Portland. We have seven teams racing this weekend – two women, two mixed, a youth, a master mixed, and a men’s team. Bridge City just completed the fifth annual Dawn to Dusk paddle in early August. Joined by other Portland teams, we paddled for 12 hours on a Saturday and raised over $45,000 for the Children’s Cancer Association.
Bridge City Blitz Blue
Bridge City Blitz Gold
Portland, OR
Bridge City is a competitive outrigger and dragon boat club in Portland. We have seven teams racing this weekend – two women, two mixed, a youth, a master mixed, and a men’s team. Bridge City just completed the fifth annual Dawn to Dusk paddle in early August. Joined by other Portland teams, we paddled for 12 hours on a Saturday and raised over $45,000 for the Children’s Cancer Association.
Castaways
Portland, OR
We are a fun "competitively recreational" team that originally formed about the turn of the century after finding our way back from a mostly imaginary three-hour tour, complete with Skippers, Gilligans and Mary Anns. We are old. We are young. We make food, teach kids, sell socks, coordinate transplants, and we doctor, nurse, and care for others when not on the water. Some might say that our favorite part of dragon boating is the after-race beer. Not true. We like to eat too. We train hard and enjoy nature/wildlife breaks, while avoiding pesky things like time trials and required practices. Above all, we paddle hard and enjoy the journey.
Portland, OR
We are a fun "competitively recreational" team that originally formed about the turn of the century after finding our way back from a mostly imaginary three-hour tour, complete with Skippers, Gilligans and Mary Anns. We are old. We are young. We make food, teach kids, sell socks, coordinate transplants, and we doctor, nurse, and care for others when not on the water. Some might say that our favorite part of dragon boating is the after-race beer. Not true. We like to eat too. We train hard and enjoy nature/wildlife breaks, while avoiding pesky things like time trials and required practices. Above all, we paddle hard and enjoy the journey.
Catch-22
Vancouver, WA
Vancouver, WA
CDBC Crew Yahoo
Calgary, AB
We are a team of passionate paddlers, which has been in existence for over 20 years, and one of Calgary's premier dragon boat clubs. The Calgary Dragon Boat Club has fluctuated in its membership base over the years; the core of our crew has consisted of two or more teams. Crew Yahoo is our competitive team, who travel afar to compete in different festivals. We look forward to participating in the 2014 Portland Dragon Boat Festival.
Calgary, AB
We are a team of passionate paddlers, which has been in existence for over 20 years, and one of Calgary's premier dragon boat clubs. The Calgary Dragon Boat Club has fluctuated in its membership base over the years; the core of our crew has consisted of two or more teams. Crew Yahoo is our competitive team, who travel afar to compete in different festivals. We look forward to participating in the 2014 Portland Dragon Boat Festival.
Chix Mix
Nanaimo, BC
Chix Mix is a newly formed team just for the Portland Festival. We are made up of paddlers from Nanaimo's Top Women's team, Chix with Stix, and their friends and family. We paddle out of the beautiful Harbour City of Nanaimo, on Vancouver Island. Looking forward to a great festival and all that the City of Portland has to offer.
Nanaimo, BC
Chix Mix is a newly formed team just for the Portland Festival. We are made up of paddlers from Nanaimo's Top Women's team, Chix with Stix, and their friends and family. We paddle out of the beautiful Harbour City of Nanaimo, on Vancouver Island. Looking forward to a great festival and all that the City of Portland has to offer.
Dragin' Tails
Kent, WA
The Dragin' Tails are from beautiful Lake Meridian in Kent, WA. Breathtaking Mount Rainier is perched on our shore and the majestic eagles, who nest here, keep us company as we paddle. We are competitive and like to work hard, but we also love to have fun and try not to take ourselves too seriously. We do show up on race day with our game faces on and our paddles at the ready, so watch out! We are teammates and friends who also enjoy meeting for happy hour, dinner, dancing, bonfires, birthday parties, board games, hiking, kayaking, working out, and many other fun and athletic pursuits. We challenge one another, support each other, and above all, paddle as one!
Kent, WA
The Dragin' Tails are from beautiful Lake Meridian in Kent, WA. Breathtaking Mount Rainier is perched on our shore and the majestic eagles, who nest here, keep us company as we paddle. We are competitive and like to work hard, but we also love to have fun and try not to take ourselves too seriously. We do show up on race day with our game faces on and our paddles at the ready, so watch out! We are teammates and friends who also enjoy meeting for happy hour, dinner, dancing, bonfires, birthday parties, board games, hiking, kayaking, working out, and many other fun and athletic pursuits. We challenge one another, support each other, and above all, paddle as one!
Fire Breathing Blowfish
Portland, OR
A decidedly expressive team, the Fire Breathing Blowfish are united by a love for competition, the harmonious sound of thrashing the water in unison, and a tendency toward inappropriate behavior at inopportune moments. Noisy, joyful, and proud of having become *THAT* team in our past 5 years of competition, we hope you'll all catch the Blowfish spirit and hoist a beverage, grind a neighbor, and join us in the battle cry, "We Breathe Fire!" over this wicked weekend of racy racing!
Portland, OR
A decidedly expressive team, the Fire Breathing Blowfish are united by a love for competition, the harmonious sound of thrashing the water in unison, and a tendency toward inappropriate behavior at inopportune moments. Noisy, joyful, and proud of having become *THAT* team in our past 5 years of competition, we hope you'll all catch the Blowfish spirit and hoist a beverage, grind a neighbor, and join us in the battle cry, "We Breathe Fire!" over this wicked weekend of racy racing!
FLCC Spirit of a Renegade (SOAR)
Fort Langley, BCSOAR is one of the 3 mixed teams that paddle out of Fort Langley, BC. We practice twice weekly on the Bedford Channel. Our paddlers hail from the lower mainland, including Chilliwack, Abbotsford, Langley and Maple Ridge. We are a recreational team but always strive to take home some "bling." This is our first time racing at the Portland Festival and we are very excited to be here.
Fort Langley, BCSOAR is one of the 3 mixed teams that paddle out of Fort Langley, BC. We practice twice weekly on the Bedford Channel. Our paddlers hail from the lower mainland, including Chilliwack, Abbotsford, Langley and Maple Ridge. We are a recreational team but always strive to take home some "bling." This is our first time racing at the Portland Festival and we are very excited to be here.
Golden Dragons Mixed
Portland, OR
We're a senior, 50 and older, group of active men and women who paddle dragon boats. Many of us enter dragon boat races during the summer and fall such as at the Rose Festival, San Francisco, and Victoria, BC, sometimes against other senior teams, sometimes against teams of younger paddlers. We paddle for fun, fitness and friendship all year long on the Willamette River.
Portland, OR
We're a senior, 50 and older, group of active men and women who paddle dragon boats. Many of us enter dragon boat races during the summer and fall such as at the Rose Festival, San Francisco, and Victoria, BC, sometimes against other senior teams, sometimes against teams of younger paddlers. We paddle for fun, fitness and friendship all year long on the Willamette River.
Highland Dragons
Salem, OR
Salem, OR
Hokey Pokey Paddler Coalition
Victoria, BC
Throw together team mostly made up of Paddlers of the Fifth Moon, Snappin' Dragons and a sprinkling of paddlers from other teams. Headed to Portland for fun and tax free shopping opportunities!
Victoria, BC
Throw together team mostly made up of Paddlers of the Fifth Moon, Snappin' Dragons and a sprinkling of paddlers from other teams. Headed to Portland for fun and tax free shopping opportunities!
Hot Sake
Seattle, WA
Seattle, WA
KP Dragons Broccoli & KP Dragons Blueberries
Oakland, CA
Who are we? What do we stand for? BROCCOLI and BLUEBERRIES!!!
KP Dragons are paddlers who understand the importance of being healthy, being fit, and being happy. Our group of spirited paddlers is comprised of mostly KP employees and community members who proudly embrace the role as ambassadors of Kaiser Permanente, the largest managed care and non-profit health plan in the US. Our team represents the diverse community in which we work, serve and live. We are not only about Pilates and broccoli or about Band-Aids and blood pressures. We are about lasting friendships, food, fun, and meeting new challenges. As KP Dragons, we sweat, we paddle, and we THRIVE.
Oakland, CA
Who are we? What do we stand for? BROCCOLI and BLUEBERRIES!!!
KP Dragons are paddlers who understand the importance of being healthy, being fit, and being happy. Our group of spirited paddlers is comprised of mostly KP employees and community members who proudly embrace the role as ambassadors of Kaiser Permanente, the largest managed care and non-profit health plan in the US. Our team represents the diverse community in which we work, serve and live. We are not only about Pilates and broccoli or about Band-Aids and blood pressures. We are about lasting friendships, food, fun, and meeting new challenges. As KP Dragons, we sweat, we paddle, and we THRIVE.
NAVY Dragon Anchors
Victoria, BC
NAVY Dragon Anchors is comprised of Military Members, Civilian employees of the Department of National Defence (Canada) and associate members from the Victoria (BC) area. Formed in 2001, this is NDA's 13th year on the water.
Victoria, BC
NAVY Dragon Anchors is comprised of Military Members, Civilian employees of the Department of National Defence (Canada) and associate members from the Victoria (BC) area. Formed in 2001, this is NDA's 13th year on the water.
Paddles of Fury
Portland, OR
Paddles of Fury is a co-ed Division A team based in Portland, OR. We are made up of new and experienced paddlers and strive to have fun on the water while training hard to improve our technique. Are YOU familiar with six sigma quality improvement? WE ARE and we have the graphs to prove it! SO, if you're fit and would like to paddle year-round with a team based on continuous quality improvement come check us out!
Portland, OR
Paddles of Fury is a co-ed Division A team based in Portland, OR. We are made up of new and experienced paddlers and strive to have fun on the water while training hard to improve our technique. Are YOU familiar with six sigma quality improvement? WE ARE and we have the graphs to prove it! SO, if you're fit and would like to paddle year-round with a team based on continuous quality improvement come check us out!
Peace Dragon Warriors
Salem, OR
Having more fun together on the water than anyone has a right to since 2007. Dragon boating makes us wet!
Salem, OR
Having more fun together on the water than anyone has a right to since 2007. Dragon boating makes us wet!
RaceFace
Vancouver, BC
Hailing from beautiful Vancouver, BC, we started out as a junior team and have grown into a semi-competitive mixed adult team. Now on our ninth season, we are thrilled to be back in Portland to compete and see familiar faces! When we're not paddling hard, you can find us stuffing our faces with food. See you on the water and at the food trucks!
Vancouver, BC
Hailing from beautiful Vancouver, BC, we started out as a junior team and have grown into a semi-competitive mixed adult team. Now on our ninth season, we are thrilled to be back in Portland to compete and see familiar faces! When we're not paddling hard, you can find us stuffing our faces with food. See you on the water and at the food trucks!
Rainforest Automation
Vancouver, BC Sponsored by Rainforest Automation, leaders in energy conservation, much like the denizens of Portland, we're the green team from Vancouver. We're here to drink and shop in this City as this jamboree of Metro Vancouver racers from VO2MAX, founded in 1996, and Team Storm, founded in 1999, and a sprinkle of Victoria racers from Paddlers of the Fifth Moon, founded in 2001. We've also here to find out if the Williamette River is the premier place for great dragon boat racing. We are excited to see you all on site this festival weekend. With Voon guiding us and Anne-Marie scolding us, what could possibly go wrong?
Vancouver, BC Sponsored by Rainforest Automation, leaders in energy conservation, much like the denizens of Portland, we're the green team from Vancouver. We're here to drink and shop in this City as this jamboree of Metro Vancouver racers from VO2MAX, founded in 1996, and Team Storm, founded in 1999, and a sprinkle of Victoria racers from Paddlers of the Fifth Moon, founded in 2001. We've also here to find out if the Williamette River is the premier place for great dragon boat racing. We are excited to see you all on site this festival weekend. With Voon guiding us and Anne-Marie scolding us, what could possibly go wrong?
Save on Foods DragonSlayers
Nanaimo, BC
In 2003, we began as a new team sponsored by Save on Foods. During that season, all team members were employees of Save on Foods, and the dragon boating fever began. Since that first, ever-so-short season, we have evolved to a team of employees, friends and family that enjoy the camaraderie, excitement and competitiveness that the sport brings. We are a mixed team, based in Nanaimo, BC, and practice in the beautiful waters of the Nanaimo Harbour.
Nanaimo, BC
In 2003, we began as a new team sponsored by Save on Foods. During that season, all team members were employees of Save on Foods, and the dragon boating fever began. Since that first, ever-so-short season, we have evolved to a team of employees, friends and family that enjoy the camaraderie, excitement and competitiveness that the sport brings. We are a mixed team, based in Nanaimo, BC, and practice in the beautiful waters of the Nanaimo Harbour.
Seattle Flying FIRE Dragons
Seattle, WA
The Seattle Flying FIRE Dragons paddle on Lake Union, in the heart of Seattle. Our "Flying" name comes not only from our desire to fly across the water, but also from the fact that our boats are moored at Kenmore Air, who donates our dock space. We are a newly formed competitive team within the Seattle Flying Dragon Boat Club made up of paddlers who want to train more intensely and race more competitively.
Seattle, WA
The Seattle Flying FIRE Dragons paddle on Lake Union, in the heart of Seattle. Our "Flying" name comes not only from our desire to fly across the water, but also from the fact that our boats are moored at Kenmore Air, who donates our dock space. We are a newly formed competitive team within the Seattle Flying Dragon Boat Club made up of paddlers who want to train more intensely and race more competitively.
S.O.L. Dragons
Portland, OR
We are a team selected by a highly technical and stringent scouting process, meticulously performed over the span of several years by some the best and brightest coaches in the nation. We are among the fastest, strongest, fittest, and most motivated athletes ever to grace the Pacific Northwest! That, or we were picked at random off the streets... one of the two... we don't remember which... We never let up, never give up, never slow up. Always making time to save kittens and kiss babies, S.O.L. is a team you'll be proud to bring home to mother
Portland, OR
We are a team selected by a highly technical and stringent scouting process, meticulously performed over the span of several years by some the best and brightest coaches in the nation. We are among the fastest, strongest, fittest, and most motivated athletes ever to grace the Pacific Northwest! That, or we were picked at random off the streets... one of the two... we don't remember which... We never let up, never give up, never slow up. Always making time to save kittens and kiss babies, S.O.L. is a team you'll be proud to bring home to mother
Starbucks Waverunners
Vancouver, BC
The Waverunners began as a team of friends from UBC Commerce who paddled together for fun in the year 2000. We have evolved into a diverse group of paddlers working together towards the goals of: inclusion, cohesion, advancement, competition, and most importantly, fun! We have enjoyed paddling competitively at festivals in Canada, the United States and Asia. We are proud to represent and have the continued support of Starbucks Coffee Company and Oddball Workshop.
Vancouver, BC
The Waverunners began as a team of friends from UBC Commerce who paddled together for fun in the year 2000. We have evolved into a diverse group of paddlers working together towards the goals of: inclusion, cohesion, advancement, competition, and most importantly, fun! We have enjoyed paddling competitively at festivals in Canada, the United States and Asia. We are proud to represent and have the continued support of Starbucks Coffee Company and Oddball Workshop.
Stumptown Paddlers
Portland, OR
A mixed team formed by the unholy coupling of Poseidon and a tree, we're captained by a two-time women's street fighting champion, steered by a former child pirate and refuge from the Seven Seas, and crewed by a gaggle of muppets. We may be loud, we may be rowdy, we may be powered by a toxic mixture of coffee and booze. We may be all those things. But we're definitely creeping up on your behind and coming for your medals.
Portland, OR
A mixed team formed by the unholy coupling of Poseidon and a tree, we're captained by a two-time women's street fighting champion, steered by a former child pirate and refuge from the Seven Seas, and crewed by a gaggle of muppets. We may be loud, we may be rowdy, we may be powered by a toxic mixture of coffee and booze. We may be all those things. But we're definitely creeping up on your behind and coming for your medals.
SunDragons Paddling Club
Portland, OR
We enjoy the whole experience of paddling and to do our best (on and off the boat) as members of a junior team.
Portland, OR
We enjoy the whole experience of paddling and to do our best (on and off the boat) as members of a junior team.
Sync Or Swim
Portland, OR
Sync or Swim has been rocking the docks of dragon boat races from Salem to Nanaimo for over 16 years. We paddle out of Portland, OR, but visit our friends in Canada as often as we can. We'll bring the good times to a boat, a beer garden, a happy hour, or a dock near you. Watch for the boom box, and feel free to sing along. One boat, one paddle, one love!
Portland, OR
Sync or Swim has been rocking the docks of dragon boat races from Salem to Nanaimo for over 16 years. We paddle out of Portland, OR, but visit our friends in Canada as often as we can. We'll bring the good times to a boat, a beer garden, a happy hour, or a dock near you. Watch for the boom box, and feel free to sing along. One boat, one paddle, one love!
Team Fusion Blue
Portland, OR
Portland, OR
Team Phoenix
Victoria, BC
Team Phoenix is a wonderfully diverse group of people from Victoria, BC that was established in 2006. The experience is from 1st year to 11 years. Our charity is AAMAC (Aplastic Anemia & Myelodysplasia Association of Canada), supporting people with Bone Marrow Failure Diseases.
Victoria, BC
Team Phoenix is a wonderfully diverse group of people from Victoria, BC that was established in 2006. The experience is from 1st year to 11 years. Our charity is AAMAC (Aplastic Anemia & Myelodysplasia Association of Canada), supporting people with Bone Marrow Failure Diseases.
Team Spitfire SAKE
Seattle, WA
We like Piña Coladas, and since we’re from Seattle we often get caught in the rain. Some of us are into yoga, we’re all a bunch of brains (we’re a veritable think tank up in here). We like making… as if!... we keep our private lives private. What happens in dragon boating, stays in dragon boating.
Team Spitfire SAKE is the team that you’re looking for... escape with us on a dragon boat, with a bunch of people who really like each other, good food, cold beverages, and the sweet smell of competition. We love the feel of the ocean, but we paddle on Lake Washington, and the taste of champagne, but most us like beer better. But most of all we are a united force who likes to play hard, paddle harder, and achieve team success. SAKE, SAKE, SAKE, Oy, Oy, Oy!
Seattle, WA
We like Piña Coladas, and since we’re from Seattle we often get caught in the rain. Some of us are into yoga, we’re all a bunch of brains (we’re a veritable think tank up in here). We like making… as if!... we keep our private lives private. What happens in dragon boating, stays in dragon boating.
Team Spitfire SAKE is the team that you’re looking for... escape with us on a dragon boat, with a bunch of people who really like each other, good food, cold beverages, and the sweet smell of competition. We love the feel of the ocean, but we paddle on Lake Washington, and the taste of champagne, but most us like beer better. But most of all we are a united force who likes to play hard, paddle harder, and achieve team success. SAKE, SAKE, SAKE, Oy, Oy, Oy!
Wasabi VIP
Portland, OR
The Visually Impaired Paddlers (VIP) team was formed in 2013, when we joined the Wasabi Paddling Club. Most of our paddlers are alumni of the Portland Rose Festival team Lethally Blind. Our team members range in age and are from all walks of life. The main thing that we have in common is vision loss and the love of paddling. We have a variety of vision challenges on our boat, from slight vision loss to completely blind. We also have a handful of fully sighted team members to help us navigate the Willamette River safely. Don't let our vision loss discount our paddling abilities. With our secret weapon (Coach Sue), and our synchronized paddling techniques, we are extremely competitive on race day.
Portland, OR
The Visually Impaired Paddlers (VIP) team was formed in 2013, when we joined the Wasabi Paddling Club. Most of our paddlers are alumni of the Portland Rose Festival team Lethally Blind. Our team members range in age and are from all walks of life. The main thing that we have in common is vision loss and the love of paddling. We have a variety of vision challenges on our boat, from slight vision loss to completely blind. We also have a handful of fully sighted team members to help us navigate the Willamette River safely. Don't let our vision loss discount our paddling abilities. With our secret weapon (Coach Sue), and our synchronized paddling techniques, we are extremely competitive on race day.
WestShore Warriors
Victoria, BC
We are a non-profit federation of competitive individual dragon boat paddlers loosely representing the Western Communities of Victoria. We are a competitive boat: when practicing, we are strongly focused on improving technique, endurance and teamwork; and, when racing, we are very focused on winning, but never at the expense of safety or of having fun! As a social-minded team we promote active lifestyle and healthy social interaction through the sport of dragon boating. We take pride in our efforts to develop paddlers and enhance overall crew performance by emphasizing strong team dynamics and cohesion. We believe that teamwork, mutual respect and positive reinforcement are keys to success both on and off the water. Though we were founded in 2007 within the Victoria Western Shore communities, we have expanded our circle and now encourage membership and sponsorship from anywhere within the Greater Victoria area. Paddles Up!
Victoria, BC
We are a non-profit federation of competitive individual dragon boat paddlers loosely representing the Western Communities of Victoria. We are a competitive boat: when practicing, we are strongly focused on improving technique, endurance and teamwork; and, when racing, we are very focused on winning, but never at the expense of safety or of having fun! As a social-minded team we promote active lifestyle and healthy social interaction through the sport of dragon boating. We take pride in our efforts to develop paddlers and enhance overall crew performance by emphasizing strong team dynamics and cohesion. We believe that teamwork, mutual respect and positive reinforcement are keys to success both on and off the water. Though we were founded in 2007 within the Victoria Western Shore communities, we have expanded our circle and now encourage membership and sponsorship from anywhere within the Greater Victoria area. Paddles Up!
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