Upcoming Courses & Clinics

High Performance Program

Goal is to compete in the Canadian National Dragon Boat Championships held every two years!

Training consists of: 

  • Winter Cross Training including OC1, OC6, Indoor Paddle Erg
  • Strength Training
  • Fitness Testing
  • Training hard on and off the water
  • Being a great team mate

For more info contact:

Holly Wylie, Operations Manager
250-616-0592 | nanaimopaddlingcentre@shaw.ca

Dragon Boat ERG Classes

Starting October 3rd to December 16th
Classes: 4pm, 5:30pm or 7pm
Monday/Tuesday/Thursday/Friday

Want to get stronger and technically better for the upcoming Dragon Boat season? Now is the time to start!

What you will learn: 

  • Proper posture in the boat
  • How to use your heels & hips
  • Getting down on the stroke
  • Sit up
  • Proper technic to feel your body
  • Air time
  • Patience with your stroke
  • Catch
  • Exit
  • Mid stroke and much more!

COST $165 (11 weeks)
• One hour session once per week
• Class size: 3 to a group
• Payments can be made monthly or full
• Cash, Cheque or e-Transfer welcome

• Classes will be held outside in driveway on nice days to start, once cooler weather returns we will return to garage

Location: 5916 Newport Drive, Nanaimo

Register with Holly Wylie, Operations Manager
250-616-0592 | nanaimopaddlingcentre@shaw.ca

Dragon Boat Winter Paddling

Try out dragon boat paddling!
Saturdays starting in October • 10:00-11:30am 

Come for a paddle on Saturday mornings on beautiful Newcastle Channel and give dragon boating a try. Everyone is welcome. No experience necessary as we will teach you all you need to know. PFD's and all equipment are available or bring your own.

Location: Nanaimo Paddling Centre

Register with Holly Wylie, Operations Manager
250-616-0592 | nanaimopaddlingcentre@shaw.ca

Improve technique on the dragon boat erg
Racing in Penticton! Photo: courtesy of Kix Citton
Maffeo Sutton Park, Nanaimo
Nusa'lon Dragons racing in Victoria

To Register Please contact

Holly Wylie | Operations Manager | Nanaimo Paddling Centre

Call or Text: 250-616-0592  |  Email: nanaimopaddlingcentre@shaw.ca