Women's Teams
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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. |
Catch-22
Vancouver, WA
The Catch-22 dragon boat team is an active dedicated mixed team of paddlers located at Vancouver Lake Aquatic Center. We really enjoy each other and paddle for fun, fitness and friendship all year long on beautiful Vancouver Lake. Our team started in the summer of 2013 and has evolved into a very inclusive team of friends and family that enjoy the camaraderie, excitement and competitiveness the sport brings. Through the excellent coaching of Jeff Campbell and Janna Brown we have increased our endurance as we rotate and reach with power, stay in time, snap that recovery and focus in the boat. As we strive to be the best we can be we challenge one another, support each other, splash teammates occasionally but paddle as one.
Vancouver, WA
The Catch-22 dragon boat team is an active dedicated mixed team of paddlers located at Vancouver Lake Aquatic Center. We really enjoy each other and paddle for fun, fitness and friendship all year long on beautiful Vancouver Lake. Our team started in the summer of 2013 and has evolved into a very inclusive team of friends and family that enjoy the camaraderie, excitement and competitiveness the sport brings. Through the excellent coaching of Jeff Campbell and Janna Brown we have increased our endurance as we rotate and reach with power, stay in time, snap that recovery and focus in the boat. As we strive to be the best we can be we challenge one another, support each other, splash teammates occasionally but paddle as one.
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DragonMax Women
Alameda, CA DragonMax trains year-round in Berkeley, California using dragonboats, outrigger canoes, and kayaks. As part of the Berkeley Racing Canoe Center, we provide access to the San Francisco Bay for all community members on a weekly, drop-in basis, with an emphasis on introducing youth to the sport of dragonboating. Named after 14 year old Maxine (we drag Max to most of the races), DragonMax is a warm, welcoming family that sticks together both on and off the water. We are 150+ members strong. We are sponsored by Berkeley Racing Canoe Center and Mountain Hardwear. |
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DragonSprites
Portland, OR The DragonSprites 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. |
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Insink
North Vancouver, BC Ladies recreational team who paddles out of Deep Cove, North Vancouver, BC. Our first year in Portland was last year and we loved the venue and everything that went with it. |
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Kent 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, Washington. 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! |
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Mighty Women Paddling Club
Portland, OR We are a non-profit, competitive, year-round dragon boat and outrigger canoe club in Portland, Oregon. We are an adventurous group of women of all ages who like to have fun! Our mission is to build strong community, fitness and fun through competitive dragon boat racing where all the rewards of friendship, spirit of cooperation and respect for each other and nature are encouraged by all. |
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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. |
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Pink Phoenix
Portland, OR Pink Phoenix™ is more than a dragon boat team; it’s a nonprofit organization where breast cancer survivors find strength and quality of life by paddling together and through the sisterhood of a breast cancer diagnosis. Pink Phoenix is named for the mythical bird who rises from the ashes symbolizing rebirth and the beginning of a new life. We are proud to represent Portland as its only breast cancer survivor (BCS) team since 1997, and we are part of a sisterhood that has grown to more than 100 BCS dragon boat teams around the world. All breast cancer survivors are welcome to join Pink Phoenix, regardless of age, ability or experience. Dedicated teammates come from as far as Canby, Forest Grove, Gresham and Battle Ground to practice three times a week on the Willamette River in Portland. We bring our warrior spirit and balance competition with fun. |
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Rip City Paddlers
Portland, OR Here’s what you need to know about the Rip City Paddlers. We are a recreational women’s team based in Portland, OR. At the recreational level, teams often form as a means of social outlet, team building, and an alternative means of exercise. Our team is host to an incredibly diverse group of women. We are young career women and exuberant AARP members; marathon runners and women discovering a path to fitness; introverts and extroverts; silly and serious. We are moms, grandmothers, wives, partners, and independent. Most of all, we are a kick-ass team. |
Saggin Dragons
Vancouver, BC
Saggin’ Dragons is a women’s competitive recreational team that has been paddling at False Creek Racing Canoe Club since 2000. We are a well-organized team that trains to race and has fun in the process. Our coach, Terry Parsons, provides a rigorous training plan that includes bi-weekly paddling sessions and gym workouts. Off-the-water, we host 3 social events and 1 charity event per year to keep paddling in perspective. We are a group of fit women spanning the decades who are motivated to hone technique, train regularly, race and enjoy the company of a supportive team.
Vancouver, BC
Saggin’ Dragons is a women’s competitive recreational team that has been paddling at False Creek Racing Canoe Club since 2000. We are a well-organized team that trains to race and has fun in the process. Our coach, Terry Parsons, provides a rigorous training plan that includes bi-weekly paddling sessions and gym workouts. Off-the-water, we host 3 social events and 1 charity event per year to keep paddling in perspective. We are a group of fit women spanning the decades who are motivated to hone technique, train regularly, race and enjoy the company of a supportive team.
Scattered Paddles
After taking a couple years off, we're reviving the Scattered Paddles tradition. We come from multiple teams from Victoria, Portland, Nanaimo and Cowichan Bay, getting together especially for this festival. We're looking forward to meeting each other and seeing what we can do on the water!
After taking a couple years off, we're reviving the Scattered Paddles tradition. We come from multiple teams from Victoria, Portland, Nanaimo and Cowichan Bay, getting together especially for this festival. We're looking forward to meeting each other and seeing what we can do on the water!
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Seattle Flying Women
Seattle, WA We are a happy group of rec paddlers from the Seattle Flying Dragons, coming together to form this women's team. We paddle out of South Lake Union and Kenmore, where float planes and all sorts of water craft join us in having fun on the lake. All are welcome at any of our practices, including newbies and visiting paddlers. Come and visit us anytime! |
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Sirens Paddling Club
Portland, OR The Sirens Paddling Club is a women's dragon boat team based in Portland, Oregon. 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. |
Snapdragons
Vancouver, BC
Snapdragons is a women's team based in False Creek, Vancouver, BC. We practice once per week and our coach is Rick Van Vloten. We are women of all ages and walks of life, some of whom are new to the sport this year and some of whom have been paddling for years. We are sponsored by Olympic International Sales Limited in North Vancouver. We have a lot of fun on and off the water but when it comes to racing, we are all business.
Vancouver, BC
Snapdragons is a women's team based in False Creek, Vancouver, BC. We practice once per week and our coach is Rick Van Vloten. We are women of all ages and walks of life, some of whom are new to the sport this year and some of whom have been paddling for years. We are sponsored by Olympic International Sales Limited in North Vancouver. We have a lot of fun on and off the water but when it comes to racing, we are all business.
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Survivor SAKE
Seattle, WA The women of Survivor SAKE are all survivors of various types of cancer. We come together on the water to show our determination to live exciting, fulfilling, healthy lives. Our team is part of Seattle SAKE Dragon Boat Club and is one of the programs sponsored by Team Survivor Northwest. Both organizations provide us with much encouragement and support. Our goal is to paddle hard, do our best, and have a great time. Paddles Up! |
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Wasabi Force
Wasabi Impact Portland, OR We are a crew of powerful, competitive women of all ages who love to race and train and have a passion for paddling together. We care about each other and have a blast paddling throughout the year, primarily in dragon boats, but we also train and race in outrigger canoes. |
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WOW
Portland, OR FUN. FRIENDSHIP. FITNESS. We are Women on Water, a Portland Oregon 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. We are WOW - "Women on Water." |
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Wyvern Warriors
Vancouver, BC Wyvern Warriors is a women's team paddling out of False Creek, Vancouver, BC. We are in our 20s to 60s and paddle for fun, recreation and fitness. |
Mixed Teams
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BlewByU
Portland, OR BlewByU has been established since 2010! They are a motley crew that strives to perfect a unified stroke. New paddlers, experienced or not, were eager to learn their stroke, contribute energy, strength and enthusiasm to the team. They work diligently with their coach, Rolando, keeping up with his famous 10 minute runs. Even struggling for breath, they still find the fun in training and naturally in racing. Our other coach, Marv, continues to inspire this team to reach, power, stay in time and of course... win. They are looking forward to the 2015 season to test their abilities at both local and out of town races. So, watch out for the team in blue as in BlewByU! |
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Castaways
Portland, OR The Castaways is a fun "competitively recreational" Portland team that formed after an eventful three hour tour. We are old. We are young. We make food, teach kids, sell socks, coordinate transplants, and play with the grandkids when not on the water. Some might say that our favorite part of dragonboating is the after-race beer. That's simply not true. We like to eat, too. We work hard to stay with the more competitive teams while avoiding pesky things like time trials and required practices. Above all, we paddle hard and enjoy the journey, even if it occasionally takes us off course. |
CIBC One West
Vancouver, BC
Vancouver, BC
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DRAGNUM - Dragon Boat Calgary
Calgary, AB We are a bunch of friends, both old & new, from Calgary, Alberta, cana. Each summer, we come together to train hard and have fun on the water! |
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DragonMax
Alameda, CA DragonMax trains year-round in Berkeley, California using dragonboats, outrigger canoes, and kayaks. As part of the Berkeley Racing Canoe Center, we provide access to the San Francisco Bay for all community members on a weekly, drop-in basis, with an emphasis on introducing youth to the sport of dragonboating. Named after 14 year old Maxine (we drag Max to most of the races), DragonMax is a warm, welcoming family that sticks together both on and off the water. We are 150+ members strong. We are sponsored by Berkeley Racing Canoe Center and Mountain Hardwear. |
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The 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 6 years of competition, we hope you'll all catch the Blowfish spirit and hoist a beverage, grind your neighbor, and join us in the battle cry, "We Breathe Fire!" over this wicked weekend of racy racing. |
FLCC Fort Fusion
Fort Langley, BC
FLCC (Fort Langley Canoe Club) Fort Fusion is a mixed team that has been together for about 8 years. Want to be competitive, but also have focus on camaraderie and fun.
Fort Langley, BC
FLCC (Fort Langley Canoe Club) Fort Fusion is a mixed team that has been together for about 8 years. Want to be competitive, but also have focus on camaraderie and fun.
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Golden Dragons PDX
Portland, OR Golden Dragons PDX have been racing for over 20 years. We are all over 50 years old and have paddled in races locally, nationally and internationally. |
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Habu SAKE
Seattle, WA |
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Highland Dragons
Salem, OR The Highland Dragons are a mixed recreational team. 21 out of 22 of us are direct descendants of William Wallace. We love our argyle and kilts and beer. |
Hokey Pokey Paddler Coalition
Victoria, BC
A random mix of mostly Paddlers of the Fifth Moon, Snappin' Dragons and whoever else we managed to grab along the way. We're back again for another fun wrap-up to our season. Now, if you can just fix that dollar for us, we'll be all set!
Victoria, BC
A random mix of mostly Paddlers of the Fifth Moon, Snappin' Dragons and whoever else we managed to grab along the way. We're back again for another fun wrap-up to our season. Now, if you can just fix that dollar for us, we'll be all set!
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Kai Ikaika
Portland, OR |
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Kent 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 show up on race day with our game faces on and our paddles at the ready! We are teammates and friends who also enjoy sharing life together while challenging one another in our athletic pursuits, supporting each other and above all, paddling as one! |
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KP Thriving Dragons
Portland, OR |
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Peace Dragon Warriors
Salem, OR Formed in 2007, we are Salem's first and still awesome as all get out! Purple and orange dy-no-mite! |
Riptide
Vancouver, BC
Vancouver, BC
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Seattle Flying FIRE Dragons
Seattle, WA We are a mixed competitive team within the Seattle Flying Dragon Boat Club. Open to all SFDBC paddlers, FIRE Dragons commit to a more intense level of training, both on and off the water. The team continually strives to learn new ways to improve technique, strength, and endurance as well as add a little fun into our time on the water. We practice all year on South Lake Union in Seattle, come join us, new & visiting paddlers welcome! |
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SOL Dragons
Portland, OR The SOL Dragons is 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. They are among the fastest, the strongest, the fittest, the most motivated athletes ever to grace the Pacific Northwest!... That, or they were picked at random off the streets... one of the two... I don't remember which... They never let up, never give up, never slow up. Always making time to save kittens and kiss babies, SOL is a team you'll be proud to bring home to mother. |
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Spitfire Starbucks
Seattle, WA Team Spitfire SAKE was formed on the waters of Lake Washington in Seattle. Combining the experience of Team Sptfire SAKE with Absolute Starbucks energy created this paddle powerhouse. The spirit of competition drives the members. We are as intense on the water as we are into having fun, off it celebrating the different cultural backgrounds of our team. You can find us by following the aroma of tasty treats, or by looking for the fire our wake spits out as we burn a path down the racecourse. |
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Stayin' Alive
Oak Harbor, WA North Puget Sound Dragon Boat Club Team Stayin’ Alive is focused on fun, friendship and fitness! Many of us have formed friendships through this team that will last a lifetime. We are a team with a blend of folks; some of us are differently-abled, some of us are cancer survivors and survivor supporters; but all of us are folks who get "The Big Picture" when it comes to living life to the fullest. As a team, we enjoy participating in dragon boat racing competitions during the summer months. We have competed in Masters Division (over age 55), Mixed Division (everyone included) & Cancer Survivor races. |
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SunDragons Paddling Club
Portland, OR The SunDragons Paddling Club was established in 1999 with the goal of developing youth paddling teams to compete in local and regional dragon boat races. The SunDragons are comprised on high school-aged students from the Portland metro area. The SunDragons are student athletes who paddle for FUN. They are students first and athletes second. What our paddlers learn through teamwork on the boat will develop them into respectful community citizens of the future. |
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Sync or Swim
Portland, OR The original team with the boom box in tow, Sync or Swim has rocked your boat, and heart, on the water, and the beer garden, for over 15 years. Representing Portland, Oregon with pride. One Boat, One Paddle, One Love is what we're all about. Cheers! |
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Tacoma Destiny Dragons
Tacoma, WA The Destiny Dragons are a year round paddling club. Our members paddle for recreation or competition. Our motto is fun, fitness, and fellowship for people who love being outdoors. Members range in age from 18 to over 80, and come from a wide range of professions. The Destiny Dragons are named for the city they live in -- Tacoma, Washington --which has been known for over 80 years as the City of Destiny. |
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Wasabi Fury
Portland, OR Wasabi Grand Masters Mixed
Portland, OR The Grand Masters are a group of paddler/athletes aged 50 and over. We compete in races around the world enjoying all the travel and excitement that dragon boat racing has to offer and scratching our "competitive itch" in the process. We most recently won the Governors Trophy in Vancouver, BC in 2013, the Grand Dragons Challenge Cup in Victoria, BC in 2014 (for the 4th year in a row), and competed in the Senior C category at the Club Crew World Championships in Ravenna, Italy in 2014. Wasabi Kraken
Portland, OR Wasabi Kraken, named after a legendary sea monster, Kraken is our junior team (less than 19 years of age) formed in the summer of 2006 from a core group of Cleveland High School students from Portland, Oregon. Kraken is open to kids from all area schools and currently has members that proudly represent 8 different high schools across the Portland metropolitan area. Schools represented include Cleveland, Riverdale, Sunset, Spring Water Trail, Liberty, Milwaukee, Lincoln, and Beaverton. Kraken members are fierce yet gracious competitors that pride themselves on teamwork and individual respect. Wasabi VIP
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