WE'RE GETTING READY FOR 2026!
The club's team leadership groups have already opened registration for five of our summer 2026 teams. As of February 11, we have processed 77 registrations. A brief status update for each team is listed below, and more details are available on each team's page (access via the "Teams" drop-down menu above). The on-water training starts for all teams in May at Outer Harbour.
While it's winter in Toronto, two activities are in progress before teams hit the water in May...
> Barracudas winter training is in progress at Afterburn Fitness and Higher Ground. See the "Barracudas" page for full details. There is room for others to join any time (we'll prorate the fee).
> Motley Crew just finished racing in Puerto Rico (Jan31 and Feb01). We had a mixed and women's crew, comprised of paddlers from Toronto, Philadelphia, Atlanta, Boston, Cleveland, Chattanooga, New Jersey, and Vermont. The mixed team won silver in their division (just 0.03 seconds ahead of 3rd place) and the women's team by far had the best races but missed medals in a higher division. We'll be back next year.
2026 Summer Planning Status:
> Flying Dragons - Registration is OPEN! They train on Thursdays at 7:10 PM and race at Hamilton Waterfest (July 4), Hope Floats Welland (Aug 15), and Stratford Rotary (Sept 19). Coach Michael Teixeira. As of Feb11, the team has 14 of 24 seats filled.
> Barracudas - Registration is OPEN! They train on Mondays and Thursdays at 7:00 PM. Coaches Beth Yam and Sammi Wai. As of Feb11, the team has just 7 spots left. This team is a bridge between recreational and competitive teams. Both experienced and competitive minded new paddlers are welcome.
> We Will Rock You - Registration is OPEN! They train on Tuesdays at 5:55 PM, race at the Mississauga event (June 20), and at the Stratford Rotary (Sept 19). Coach Catherine MacInnes. As of Feb11, the team has 15 of 24 seats filled.
> Liberty Waves - Registration is OPEN! They train on Sundays at 10:30 AM. Coach Jonathan Navarro. As of Feb11, the team is half way to a full team. Join our 2SLGBTQIA+ team for some fun Sunday practices!
> Mixed Ability - Registration is OPEN for our longest program ever! They train on Saturdays at Noon for 12 weeks, and then race at the Welland Hope Floats Challenge. Coach Tim MacFarlane and Sammi Wai.
> Strokes of Luck - Planning in Progress. They train on Saturdays at 10:30 AM. Coach Sammi Wai. Registration will open mid-February once the program has been finalized.
Beginners are most welcome at our club (it's our primary focus). We start with the basics and build on that week by week until we are ready to race after several practices. Dragon boats are 40-foot-long stable boats, and the use of paddles and life jackets is included. Anyone is welcome to join the club.
The summer 2026 team practices are summarized as follows...
Sunday Crew - Drop-In Sundays all summer, 10:30 AM.
Barracudas - Mondays & Thursdays at 7:00 PM.
Flying Dragons - Thursdays 7:10 PM.
We Will Rock You - Tuesdays at 5:50 PM.
Strokes of Luck - Saturdays 10:30 AM.
Liberty Waves - Sundays 10:30 AM.
Mixed Ability - Saturdays 12:00 PM.
City of Toronto - TBD.
Mixed Ability Dragons - Saturdays at noon.
For paddlers of all abilities, skill levels, and experiences. Members include paddlers with Down Syndrome, autism spectrum, and people of any ability.
Want an extra regatta on the side this summer?
Motley Crew (racing at various events and open to anyone from any team or club, anywhere in the world).
