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 extending their program just a little longer than last season (11 practices instead of 8 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). And then a month later the team will race at the Woodstock Rotary Dragon Boat Festival on Saturday, August 8th. 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 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 non-profit registration fee of $394 (no tax added) includes all practices and races as well as the use of life jackets and paddles.
The Strokes of Luck team is changing is extending their program just a little longer this season than last year (11 practices instead of 8 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. And then a month later the team will race at the Woodstock Rotary Dragon Boat Festival on Saturday, August 8th. 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 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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The team is moving to a slightly longer season but it is still shorter and less expensive than all other teams. We'll train for 11 Saturdays in May, June, and July, and then race at the Hamilton Waterfest races on July 4th, and then at the Woodstock Rotary Festival on August 8th. Carpooling will be arranged to all race events, and may be arranged for practices as well.
Practicing Saturdays, 10:35 AM to 12:35 PM.
(Arrive at 10:35 AM - on water at 11:00 AM).
Dates(11): May 16/23/30, June 6/13/20/27, July (not 4 - race day)/11/18/25, and Aug 1.
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.
Woodstock Rotary Festival
After 4 more weeks of practice, we race at the Woodstock Rotary Festival at Lake Pittock Conservation Area on Saturday, August 8.
$394
The EARLY BIRD fee is $375 if paid by March 1st. 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 $394 fee is due March 31, or you have the option of paying in two parts: $236 by March 31, and then $168 by June 30.