So You'd Like To Try Dragon Boating
Get fit while having fun - be a part of the fastest growing water sport in the world. A variety of Comox Valley teams are looking for new members to join their group. Paddling experience is preferred, but not required.
Breast Cancer Paddlers:
In order to join Hope Afloat Canada, you must have had a diagnosis of breast cancer. If you or someone you know is ready to enjoy the challenge of getting fit from paddling and embrace the camaraderie of other women who have experienced breast cancer, we would love to hear from you mpetersen@shaw.ca
Non-Breast Cancer Paddlers:
There are a number of non-breast cancer teams in the Comox Valley looking for both male and female members. For more information please contact mpetersen@shaw.ca
Learn to Paddle on an Introductory Course:
The Comox Recreation Commission offers introductory paddling lessons for people who would like to give dragon boating a try. This is a fun course intended to show the basic skills required in the paddling, drumming or steering of a dragon boat. For more information please contact mpetersen@shaw.ca.
Form Your Own Team:
The Comox Recreation Commission rents their dragon boat out to various groups for a reasonable fee. The rental includes paddles, approved life jackets, drum, drum seat and drum platform. If you have a group of people from the Comox Valley who wish to form their own team and would like more information on how to do this, please contact mpetersen@shaw.ca
