We are a fun, positive, and recreational dragon boat team with a bit of a competitive vibe. Our focus is to be inclusive and welcome all paddlers regardless of age, fitness level, or dragon boat experience. We come together to practice and race to achieve a realistic and collective goal. We care about beating our own performance every time, no matter where or who we are up against. Practices take place once a week from May to September. Our coach is Natalie Wong and she is energetic, knowledgeable, and inspiring! Together, we can build a sense of belonging, inclusion and achievement.
2021 Jan 02 Update: Registration for all teams for 2021 will not open until we develop a safe plan to proceed. Rest assured this is a core team that will rise up again. Contact Shalini if you have any questions about the team at shalini2019jan @ gmail.com. For now, we are leaving up the old details for 2020 so you get a sense of what this team is all about.
This team practices once a week from May July to September and races in 3 regattas.
NOTE: Changes in program due to COVID-19 are marked and/or crossed out.
Practicing THURSDAYs,
6:45 to 8:15 PM (7-8 PM on the water).
May 7/14/21/28, June 4/11/18/25,
July 2/9/16/23/30, August 6/13/20/27,
September 3/10/17/24.
Beaches Lions Club (Coxwell & Lake Shore)
10 Ashbridges Bay Park Road, Toronto
(see the Practice Site page).
The use of paddles and life jackets are included in the registration fee.
To have fun, improve our skills, work as a team and support each other.
Wednesday, July 1st on Toronto Island - on Canada's 153rd birthday and 18th anniversary of the event!
Saturday, July 11th at Marilyn Bell Park, Toronto.
Saturday, August 8th at the Lake Pittock Conservation Area in Woodstock.
Saturday, Sept. 26th at the Christie Lake Conservation Area (north of Hamilton).
($412 was the early bird rate up to Feb. 15th)
Payment is preferred by Interac e-mail transfer to "Payments @ RustyDragons.ca" or by cheque to "Rusty Dragons Adventures". Contact Shalini at "shalini2019jan @ gmail.com" for our mailing address or to inquire about other payment options. Payments are appreciated as early as possible.
Meet new people, learn new skills, breathe in some fresh air, enjoy the waterfront, and get a little exercise. Don't miss our adventure this coming season with the thrill of racing and the camaraderie of our special group.