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DRAGON BOAT
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 This season was made possible by support from the Ontario Trillium Foundation
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Dragon boat paddling at the Rideau Canoe Club begins in May and runs through October. Teams are made up of 22 individuals (including a drummer and a 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, you don't need to 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. Dragon Boat Program Coordinator - dragonboat@rideaucanoeclub.ca |
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Dragon Boat Programs & Events
Practices for the Ottawa Dragon Boat Festival The Rideau Canoe Club offers 2 practices to registered teams in the Ottawa Dragon Boat Festival. The ODBF is held in late June every year at Mooney's Bay Park (across from RCC). The Rideau Canoe Club can help your team reach it's festival goals! If you are looking to book practices, please review DB Booking page and the DB Practice fees page. If you have questions please review DB FAQ page for more information. RCC Dragon Boat Regatta - August 19, 2023 Come and join us for what is going to be a great event. The Rideau Canoe Club will be hosting its Dragon Boat Regatta on August 19, 2023. More Information coming soon! |
Learn to Dragon Boat Program - Spring (May 21 - June 18)
Join our Learn to Dragon Boat Program to get introduced to Dragon Boat paddling or to refine your skills for the Tim Hortons Dragon Boat Festival. This is a great opportunity for individual paddlers or a small group of friends. The program takes place at the Rideau Canoe Club on Sundays at 4:30 - 6:00 pm (No paddling June 4 & June 25). Crews are formed on-site the day of. Registration coming soon!
NEW - Youth Learn to Dragon Boat Program - Ages 13-15 - Spring (May 21-June 18)
On Sundays in the Spring, one boat will be dedicated to Youth aged 13-15 to learn to dragon boat. The program takes place at the Rideau Canoe Club on Sundays at 4:30 - 6:00 pm. (No paddling June 4 and June 25). Crews are formed on-site the day of. Registration coming soon!
Summer Sundays - (July 9 - Sept 17)
Join our exciting Summer Sunday Paddles held at the Canoe Club on Sundays at 4:30 - 6:00 pm. This program runs throughout the summer and into the fall (no paddling July 16, July 30, Sept 3). This is a great way to meet new people and stay fit. It is also a good opportunity to network with paddlers from other teams. Summer Sundays is open to all paddlers including individual paddlers a small group of friends. Registration coming soon!
Dragons For All
This is a Summer long program for adults with developmental disabilities. It runs weekly on Wednesdays from 1:30 - 3:00pm. More Information, please email dragonsforall@rideaucanoeclub.ca
Join our Learn to Dragon Boat Program to get introduced to Dragon Boat paddling or to refine your skills for the Tim Hortons Dragon Boat Festival. This is a great opportunity for individual paddlers or a small group of friends. The program takes place at the Rideau Canoe Club on Sundays at 4:30 - 6:00 pm (No paddling June 4 & June 25). Crews are formed on-site the day of. Registration coming soon!
NEW - Youth Learn to Dragon Boat Program - Ages 13-15 - Spring (May 21-June 18)
On Sundays in the Spring, one boat will be dedicated to Youth aged 13-15 to learn to dragon boat. The program takes place at the Rideau Canoe Club on Sundays at 4:30 - 6:00 pm. (No paddling June 4 and June 25). Crews are formed on-site the day of. Registration coming soon!
Summer Sundays - (July 9 - Sept 17)
Join our exciting Summer Sunday Paddles held at the Canoe Club on Sundays at 4:30 - 6:00 pm. This program runs throughout the summer and into the fall (no paddling July 16, July 30, Sept 3). This is a great way to meet new people and stay fit. It is also a good opportunity to network with paddlers from other teams. Summer Sundays is open to all paddlers including individual paddlers a small group of friends. Registration coming soon!
Dragons For All
This is a Summer long program for adults with developmental disabilities. It runs weekly on Wednesdays from 1:30 - 3:00pm. More Information, please email dragonsforall@rideaucanoeclub.ca
Title photo by Peggy Cumming