DRAGON BOAT

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Dragon boat paddling at the Rideau Canoe Club begins in May and runs through October depending on weather and water conditions. 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.

Photo credit: P. Cummings

Dragon Boat Program Updates

• This is the first season dragon boat has returned after a two-year hiatus. We are asking for your patience as we continue to develop our registration system, repair boats, update our website content, hire coaches, and work to resolve issues within the system.  Review the full Dragon Boat Notice from RCC. 
  
• Dragon Boat FAQ has also been updated and added to the Dragon Boat section of the website.  Please consider consulting the Dragon Boat FAQ page to find answers before sending an email.
  
• ​Registration links are below.

Dragon Boat Program Coordinator
The Rideau Canoe Club is pleased to welcome Owen Rainboth as the Dragon Boat Program Coordinator. Owen is a retired sprint kayaker with the Rideau Canoe Club. During his time racing with the canoe club Owen participated in provincial and national level competitions across the country and won four medals at nationals. Owen has also worked as Dock Duty and as a Course/Maintenance Technician at the Rideau Canoe Club from 2015-2018.
 
​Contact - dragonboat@rideaucanoeclub.ca

Review DB Practice fees here.

Important Dates & Registration Links

• April 21 -  Competitive teams can register for practices. https://rideaucanoeclub.sportngin.com/register/form/423308576
  Team manager/captain must register their team. Each member of the team needs to register through the athlete’s link and enter the name of the team.  
• April 21 - Registration portal for athletes whether they are a part of a team or not.  https://rideaucanoeclub.sportngin.com/register/form/332679000
• April 25 - Registration for recreational teams will open  https://rideaucanoeclub.sportngin.com/register/form/423308576
• May 23 - First Official Day of practices
• Date TBD - Coaches Clinic
• Date TBD - Steering/Drumming Clinic
• June 23 -26 - Tim Hortons Ottawa Dragon Boat Festival
• Date TBD - RCC Dragon Boat Festival
• Date TBD - Last Day of practices

Dragon Boat Programs & Events
Tim Hortons Ottawa Dragon Boat Festival - June 23-26, 2022
The Ottawa Dragon Boat Festival is held every year at Mooney's Bay Park (across from RCC).  Teams race 500m, 200m, and 100m distances. LEARN MORE

RCC Dragon Boat Festival - Date TBD
Come and join us this year for what is going to be a great event. The Rideau Canoe Club will be hosting its annual Dragon Boat Festival. More Information coming soon!

RCC Learn to Dragon Boat Program - May 22 - June 26
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 in late June. The program takes place at the Rideau Canoe Club on Sundays at 5:00 - 6:30 pm. This program runs throughout the Spring (May 22 - June 26).  Crews are formed on-site the day of.  Cost: $78. 29   https://rideaucanoeclub.sportngin.com/register/form/747830523

RCC Dragon Boat League - July 3 - Aug 28
Join our exciting Dragon Boat League held at the Canoe Club on Sundays at 5:00 - 6:30 pm . This program runs throughout the summer (July 3 - Aug 28) 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.  Dragon Boat League is open to all paddlers. Cost: $104.05   https://rideaucanoeclub.sportngin.com/register/form/577635963

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 coming soon!

 
Title photo by Peggy Cumming