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.
FEATURED ATHLETE
Ron Pelletier - Eyes in the Boat (Montreal QC) Reflections of a Blind Athlete
From world-champion in lawn bowling and now dragon boater with the Caravela team for blind and partially-sighted paddlers, Ron Pelletier doesn’t take breaks from competitive sports. After retiring from lawn bowling, the blind athlete was looking for a team sport to join, and the energy, drive, and camaraderie of dragon boating just fit the bill. Sponsored by the Habilitas Foundation, Caravela is the first of its kind in Quebec and is affiliated with 22Dragons at the Lachine Canal. Dragon boating is a particularly good match for blind individuals as it requires minimal adaptations. Through verbal cues and specifics for improving paddling technique, the team has demonstrated their grit to the dragon boat community. Read More about Ron's story here.
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