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 a team to achieve a common goal or to complete a task in the most effective and efficient way. This concept is seen within the greater framework of a team, which is a group of diverse individuals who work together towards a common goal.

INDIVIDUAL GOALS  //  S.M.A.R.T – Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Relevant, Timely

TEAM GOALS // By joining your individual goals together to achieve the overall objective. “Goals are Focus, Focus is Development, Development is Achievement”


If you are interested in paddling with the Nusa’Lon Dragons visit our Teams page for more info. We have both Womens and Mixed teams.

We train all year round and racing season runs from March through September. Both Women’s and Mixed teams compete in dragon boat festivals all across the Island. (Warning: Racing is addicting!)

Calling All Corporate Teams! If you would like to join the festivities and compete in Nanaimo’s Dragon Boat Festival, check out our Build Your Corporate Team page to get started!

Our Head Coach, Holly Wylie, offers various courses and clinics including dryland training, skills & stroke development, fitness routines and more during the off season. Check out our Upcoming Courses & Clinics page for future sessions.