DRAGON BOAT

 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 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 Find Team/Paddler page.

All participants must sign the Rideau Canoe Club Dragon Boat Waiver. 

Important Dates

• Date TBD -  Practices can be requested via email by returning teams that had 15 or more practices in 2019
• Date TBD - Last day for returning teams that had 15 practices or more in 2019 to confirm they would like continue with the same parctice day/time
• Date range TBD - Teams with less then 15 practices in 2019 can send practice requests via email. Practices will be entered into the system based on priority.
• Date TBD - On-line system opened to all teams
• Date TBD - First Official Day of practices
• Date range TBD - Learn to Dragon Boat
• Date TBD - Steering/Drumming Clinic
• Dates TBD - Tim Hortons Ottawa Dragon Boat Festival
• Date range TBD - Dragon Boat Sundays
• Date TBD - RCC Dragon Boat Festival
• Date TBD - Last Day of practices

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​Dragon Boat Programs & Events
Tim Hortons Ottawa Dragon Boat Festival - Dates TBD
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. On August XX, 2021, the Rideau Canoe Club will be hosting its 13th annual Dragon Boat Festival. LEARN MORE

RCC Learn to Dragon Boat Program - Date range TBD
Join our Learn to Dragon Boat Program to get introduced to Dragon Boat or to refine your skills for the Tim Hortons Dragon Boat Festival in late June. The program takes place at the Rideau Canoe Club. This program runs throughout the Spring. Please click the link for more information. LEARN MORE

RCC Dragon Boat Sundays - Date range TBD
Join our exciting Dragon Boat Sundays 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. LEARN MORE

Dragons For All - Date range TBD
This is a Summer long program for adults with developmental disabilities. It runs weekly on Wednesdays from 1:30 - 3:00pm. LEARN MORE

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Resources for Team Captains
Practice Booking Policies -  DETAILS
2021 Availabilities -  DETAILS
2021 Coaches (subject to change) -  DETAILS
2021 Pricing (updated) -  DETAILS
​FAQ's

Resources for Individuals
Find a Team -  DETAILS
​FAQ's

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RCC Dragon Boat Coordinator
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, the RCC Dragon Boat Coordinator at: dragon@rideaucanoeclub.ca