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Nanaimo Paddling Centre Is Recruiting For 2020!
Dragon Boat Season is just around the corner – Join us in the ultimate team sport! Nanaimo Paddling Centre is recruiting Recreational & Competitive paddlers for Women’s & Mixed Teams for the 2020 Dragon Boat season! No experience necessary, we will train you. All equipment supplied. Everyone is welcome! Contact us at: 250-616-0592 // nanaimopaddlingcentre@shaw.ca…
Read MoreGuts and Glory Gold for Nusa’Lon Dragons Women!
The 2019 Save-On-Foods Dragon Boat Festival here in Nanaimo featured fast-paced paddling from over 60 teams at Maffeo Sutton Park from July 5-7. For the first time Guts and Glory races were on the itinerary. 8 teams racing around a 1,500-metre long course with 5 turns. Guts and Glory is a challenging race that needs…
Read MoreTeam Work, Team Work and More Teamwork
Nusa’lon Dragons win their division at Penticton’s Dragonboat Festival in 2018! TEAM // A team is a group of individuals working together to achieve their goal. Team members need to learn how to help one another, help other team members realize their true potential, and create an environment that allows everyone to go beyond their limitations. TEAMWORK // The collaborative effort of…
Read MoreStroke Clinics Always Advancing
Paddle Stroke Clinic in Nanaimo The Nusa’lon Dragons are always training and improving their skills! Head Coach Holly Wylie is getting her teams ready for the Nanaimo Dragonboat Festival in July. Always follow the paddle in front of you – easy, peasy! Competitive paddling is a combination of strength, timing and consistency. Experienced crews…
Read MoreActive for Life Expo at Maffeo Sutton Park
Maffeo Sutton Park in downtown Nanaimo Recruiting new paddlers! Saturday, May 25, 2019 • 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM Maffeo Sutton Park • 100 Comox Road, Nanaimo Join the dragon boats at PacificSport Vancouver Island’s 2019 Active For Life Expo! Nanaimo Paddling Centre will have our BUK 20 man and 10 man BUK at the park for…
Read MoreSuperSprints kick off the racing season!
Good Luck Nusa’lon Dragons! The 15th Annual Fairway Gorge Super Sprints is now sold out! When: Sunday, May 26, 2019 Location: Fairway Gorge Paddling Club, 2940 Jutland Road, Victoria BC. Fairway Gorge Super Sprints is the first FGPC Festival of the season, and is always a great way to begin a year of Dragon Boat…
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