Para Dragon Boat
Dragon Boat Canada is committed to encouraging inclusion, equity and access in its administration, policies, programs and activities.
Dragon boat Canada is an inclusive community and has opportunities to participate anywhere from the recreation level to representing Canada in international competitions.
Para Dragon racing is included in the Canadian Dragon Boat Championships, and the Canadian National Para Dragon Team will be racing at the 2021 World Dragon Boat Racing Championships.
PARA FRIENDLY FESTIVALS
CBC Radio Quebec Cup Interview Part 1
CBC Radio Quebec Cup Interview Part 2
PARA FRIENDLY CLUBS
FEATURED ATHLETE
From Stroke-Survivor to Dragon Boater: Sandro François Shares His Story
In 2010, athlete and ‘gentle giant’ Sandro François, experienced not one, but two strokes at the age of 25 and had to relearn everything again: how to speak, how to be independently mobile, how to manage in his new reality.
A new member of Montreal’s Caravela dragon boat team, he shared his story with humor and
thoughtful reflection.
Read More about Sandro's story here.
PAST FEATURED ATHLETES
Para Athletes are represented in DBC through the Para Athlete Committee. The Chairperson is Joshua Simmonds. For more information contact the Para Athlete Committee at paracommittee@dragonboat.ca or the DBC office at director@dragonboat.ca