Making Dragon Boat History: Canada’s First National Para Dragon Boat Team
We spoke to members of Canada’s inaugural National Para Dragon Boat team, and here’s what they had to say.
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From Bach to Boats
If you’ve ever seen a dragon boat race, you know how intense it is- coaches bellowing out directives, paddlers fiercely battling the waves. A sport for the visually-impaired?
Canadian Dragon Boat Championships 2023
The most competitive event anywhere! At the 2023 Canadian Dragon Boat Championships (July 20-23 at the Welland International Flatwater Centre) DBC will be introducing a Small Crew Racing Class for all Age and Gender Categories.
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.
Just the Way You Are
A Para Athlete’s Struggle with Body Dysmorphia, Anorexia Athletica, and Major Depressive Disorder By Randy Pinsky ‘Para athlete’ conjures up images of high performing athletes who have overcome physical challenges or disabilities to succeed in their chosen sport. The International Dragon Boat Federation (IDBF) has gone a step further and also includes a category on …
Off-Balance But Community-Grounded: Canada’s First Dragon Boat Team for Paddlers with MS
Check out this article about how Sydney Spragg enhancing the quality of life for her and others through the dragon boat team sport.
Youth Event – 2022 International 24U Virtual Games
Hosted by Dragon Boat Canada, Australian Dragon Boat Federation & United States Dragon Boat Federation When: February 26, 6:00 PM EST / 3:00 PM PST / February 27, 10:00 AM AEDT Join us for the 2nd edition of this event! In partnership with AUSDBF and USDBF, Dragon Boat Canada is proud to present to you …
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Canadian Dragon Boat Championships
The most competitive event anywhere! Includes Junior, 24 and Under, University, Premier, Senior A (39+), Senior B (49+), Senior C (59+), Senior C (69+), Para Dragon and Breast Cancer Survivor.