Motley Crew


This is the name of our mixed gender composite teams at the Rusty Dragons.  Composite teams are teams formed temporarily for a single event, and may or may not have practices included.  As a result, anyone signing up for this team must have experience paddling with an existing team (their "home" team).  These teams are for paddlers who want some extra races in their season on top of those already part of their existing regular home team. They are open to anyone, not just Rusties (in fact, we encourage others to join us)!  You cannot join Motley Crew for an event if your home team is racing there.

2025 August Update: Registration is still open for the final opportunity of the season - Christie Lake and its six races.   The sooner you register, the sooner you'll get more information and get connected to the event's WhatsApp group.  

- See THREE different race opportunities below that are open to anyone from any team/club.

- Registration is separate for each event.  You can register for any number of events.

PUERTO RICO:  FEB 7-8

Location

Laguna del Condado, San Juan, Puerto Rico - MAP

Coach

The three teams, Mixed, Women, Open, will be coached by Tim MacFarlane.

Cost

$120 CAD / $90 USD per team (Women, Mixed).   Payable by Interac e-transfer to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or via PayPal invoice so it can be paid by credit card.

Racing

3x500m (Saturday) + 3x250m (Sunday)

Register

Registration CLOSED as the event is over.  We'll be back in 2026!

Status

Women & Mixed teams did very well and won two bronze medals.  Team members came from Toronto ON, Dallas TX, Denver CO, Atlanta GA, Chattanooga & Knoxville TN, Philadelphia PA,  and Naples FL.

CANADA DAY: JULY 1 (Race at our "elbow's UP" event)

Location

Toronto Island (Allan Lamport Regatta Course) - MAP

Cost

$68 CAD / $48 USD    (payable via Interac e-transfer to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., or cash at the event).

Racing

2x500m, and 1x200m.  Plus opportunity to participate in 2 additional races (back-it-down & hand paddle).

Register

Registration is OPEN via the button below

Status

The team placed 2nd overall, winning a silver medal in the "Jim Farintosh Championship Final".  Congrats to all!

Christie lake:  SAT SEPt 20 ("Amazing Races" event)

Location

Christie Lake Conservation Area, Hamilton - MAP

Coach / Captains

This team will be coached by Tim MacFarlane, and captains are Jen Kerwood and TBD.

Cost

$76 CAD / $56 USD   (payable via Interac e-transfer to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., or cash at the event).

Racing

Six races: 2x200m, Back-It-Down, Figure Eight, Surprise Race, and a 2000m race

Register

Registration is now open.  This great end-of-season event was created by Ramsay Drummond-Young and Jackie Taggart at Lively Dragon.  We first raced there over 20 years ago.  Finish your season with a flurry of fun races!

Status

As of Feb 15: Registration is now open. 


Payment is preferred by Interac e-mail transfer to "This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.".  Contact Tim to inquire about other payment options. Alternatively, mainly for American paddlers, we can submit a PayPal invoice to you via email and you can pay securely via credit card.