Dragon boat teams may book practices through the Rideau Canoe Club as of January 15th each year for sessions beginning the first week of May and continuing through to October. Teams are made up of 22 individuals (including one drummer and one steersperson) and can be competitive or recreational, mixed, male or female. Some imaginative teams book practices for parties and office functions and companies often book sessions as team building exercises - it really is a novel and fun activity!  To become a dragon boat paddler on your own, you need not be a top-notch athlete - you simply need the drive and commitment to get out and enjoy yourself. The goal of our program is to promote fun, fitness and friendship. To find teams looking for paddlers (or to find paddlers looking for teams), check out the RCC Dragon Boat Paddler page or visit the Ottawa Dragon Boat Festival website message board. If you would like your team information posted, are looking to join a team, would like to book practices.. or would like any other additional information, please contact: Scott Seaby Dragon Boat Coordinator RCC Summer Dragon Boat Programs & Events The Ottawa Dragon Boat Festival is held every year at Mooney's Bay Park (across from RCC). Teams race 500m and 200m distances in an average combined time of three minutes. Last year 190 teams participated. Come and join us this year for what is going to be a great event. On August 18th, 2012, RCC will be hosting its 5th annual Dragon Boat Festival. Please stay tuned as more information will be posted shortly! Join our exciting Dragon Boat League held right here at the Canoe Club. This program runs throughout the summer and is a great way to meet new people and stay fit. It is also a good opportunity to network with paddlers from other teams. This program is a Summer long program geared to those in our community with developmental disabilities. It runs weekly on Wednesdays from 1:30 - 3:00pm. The Youth Dragon Boat Festival is held every year at the Rideau Canoe Club. Teams are composed primarily of high schools for the Ottawa and Gatineau area. |