South Niagara Canoe Club

Dragon Boat Programs


Dragon boat is for adults of all ages, genders, and fitness levels. It is a team sport with crews up to twenty paddlers. If you have never paddled a dragon boat, you are encouraged to jump right in. 

Scroll down to see the list of programs or to register. 

ABOUT Canal Dragons

Canal Dragons are recruiting new members for our Dragon Boat Crews for adults and seniors, all genders and abilities.  Whether you are a beginner, a competitive athlete or somewhere in between Canal Dragons has a crew for you. The focus is on fitness, strength, paddling technique, individual and team development and camaraderie. 

We offer programs for athletes looking to paddle: Performance and Recreational

Within these training groups we have women's, mixed,  para-dragons,  cancer survivor crews, and special needs crews.  Hope Floats Breast Cancer Survivor (BCS) and Cancer Survivor (CS) Dragon Boat Crews are members of Canal Dragons. Hope Floats members register on Canal Dragons and indicate that they wish to be on the BCS or CS crew. Click here for more information about our Cancer Survivor crews. 

Racing is optional. 

Participants will be assigned to boats/crews by the coaches. The coaches take into consideration crew and paddler needs, abilities and goals and will follow divisional rules. 

 

On Water Dragon Boat Programs

  • Dragon Boat Full On-Water Program

    $412.45

    including hst

    Full on water season May 1st through October 31st

    Monday and Wednesday evenings 6:30 - 8:00 pm (warm-up at 6:15)

    $412.45 2x per week approximately 49 sessions.  No promo code needed.

    $265.55 1x per week approximately 25 sessions.  Use promo code fullonce at checkout. 

     

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  • Dragon Boat Spring On Water Program

    $164.98

    including hst. 

    Spring Only May 1st through June 30th

    Mondays and Wednesdays 6:30 - 8:00 pm (warm-up at 6:15)

    $164.98 2x per week approximately 17 sessions. 

      $99.44 1x per week approximately 9 sessions. Use promo code seasonalonce at checkout.

     

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  • Dragon Boat Summer On Water Program

    $164.98

    including hst

    Summer Only July 1st through August 1st

    Mondays and Wednesday 6:30 - 8:00 pm (warm-up at 6:15)

    $164.98 2x per week approximately 17 sessions. 

      $99.44 1x per week approximately 9 sessions. Use promo code seasonalonce at checkout

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  • Leisure Dragon Boat Thursday mornings

    $0.00

    You will be invoiced $8 plus hst for each session that you attend. 

    The price shows $0, because program is invoiced by attendance at the end of each of month.

    You do not pay at time of registration.

    Our leisure dragon boat program is designed for those that love to be on the water for a leisure paddle.

    Thursday mornings from 10 am - 11:30 am including warm up and cool down. 

    We are on the water by 10:15 am. You will find us warming up near the docks on the west side of the north course.

     

     

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Special Needs Dragon Boat Program

Try Something New! 2 times for free!

Come Paddle With Us 2 times for free!

    OC1 Programs

    Winter Training

      More Details

      Paddling location:

      Welland International Flatwater Centre

      16 Townline Tunnel Road

      Welland, ON