This is the TWELFTH year for this community team that is open to anyone - no experience required. Anyone can participate in this sport and have fun and do well.
The Strokes of Luck team is the only team at the Rusty Dragons that is a half-season program (7 practices instead of 20 practices). This is the lowest cost program at the Rusty Dragons. They will race at the Hamilton Waterfest event on July 4th (as there is no Canada Day Regatta this year). Carpooling is arranged for all races).
News (February 21): Registration is OPEN for the summer 2026 program. Both returning and new paddlers with no experience are welcome. The coach will prepare everyone for racing week by week of progressive practices that anyone can accomplish.
Sammi Wai will be coaching the team again in 2026. Sammi hails from McMaster University with experience in multiple sports, including dragon boat. Nathan is returning as your team Captains, and we'll be looking for two co-captains to join the leadership group from those who register.
Please read the program details below, and when ready you can register using the orange "Register Now" button below. Note that registration and payment are two separate processes - registration is via our TeamSnap form linked to by the button below, and payment is done separately via your online banking (Interac) once you are confirmed registered.
If you have any questions, please contact your co-captains at...
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This is the TWELFTH year for this community team that is open to anyone - no experience required. Anyone can participate in this sport and have fun and do well.
The Strokes of Luck team is the only team at the Rusty Dragons that is a half-season program (7 practices instead of 20 practices). This is the lowest cost program at the Rusty Dragons. They will race at the Hamilton Waterfest event on July 4th (as there is no Canada Day Regatta this year). Carpooling is arranged for all races).
News (February 17): Registration is now OPEN for the summer 2026 program. Both returning and new paddlers with no experience are welcome. The coach will prepare everyone for racing week by week of progressive practices that anyone can accomplish.
Sammi Wai will be coaching the team again in 2026. Sammi hails from McMaster University with experience in multiple sports, including dragon boat. Nathan is returning as your team Captain, and we have two new co-captains this year, Tiffany and Omar.
Please read the program details below, and when ready you can register using the orange "Register Now" button below. Note that registration and payment are two separate processes - registration is via our TeamSnap form linked to by the button below, and payment is done separately via your online banking (Interac) once you are confirmed registered.
If you have any questions, please contact your co-captains at...
This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
This program is shorter and less expensive than all other teams. We'll train for 7 Saturdays in May, June and then race at the Hamilton Waterfest races on July 4th. Carpooling will be arranged to the race event and for practices where able as well.
Practicing Saturdays, 10:35 AM to 12:35 PM.
(Arrive at 10:35 AM - on water at 11:00 AM).
Dates(7): May 16/23/30, June 6/13/20/27.
Outer Harbour - 480 Unwin St, Toronto
Includes free unlimited parking, and is TTC accessible (10 minute walk to the site).
(see the Practice Site page).
Hamilton Waterfest
After 7 weeks of practice, we race at the Hamilton Waterfest event at Bayfront Park on Saturday, July 4.
$248
The EARLY BIRD fee is $235 if paid by March 8th. Payment is separate from the registration form using Interac to "This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.". Payments are appreciated as early as you can. See the Payments Page for more options and details. Otherwise, either the $248 fee is due March 31, or you have the option of paying in two parts: $149 by March 31, and then $109 by June 1.