It is a fantastic sporting activity that emphasises timing, technique and teamwork. Paddling is excellent for anyone's overall health and well-being, as it utilises the upper body, trunk and core strength, as well as building stamina.
Dragonboating can be competitive or casual; it is definitely social and fun.
It is non-weight bearing which is associated with a low risk of injury. Breast cancer survivors are also able to reach out to other women and men, offering each other hope, support and companionship. There are numerous breast cancer Dragonboating teams worldwide, and at least eight affiliated teams within New Zealand, including Taranaki Dragons.
Wednesday & Sunday; times are dependent on daylight saving and tides.
Based at the Waitara Boating (Yacht) Club.
Marine Park, West Beach, Waitara.
Quick dry sports gear and water shoes. Thermals if the weather is cold.Bring water bottle, towel and dry clothes.Life jackets are compulsory and are provided.
Regular training is encouraged. A text is sent out before each paddle; please reply if requested.
Sign-Sheet: To be ticked by each paddler before each training session.
Boat Readiness: All paddlers help to get the dragon boat and rescue boat out of the shed.
Gear: Collect a life jacket and a paddle.
Warm-up: Beginning of each training session.
Allocation of seats: Sweep or team captain will organise seating.
Launching: All paddlers help to launch the Dragonboat and assist the rescue boat driver when needed.
Dragonboat: All paddlers assist to bring the Dragonboat to the storage shed, wash down the Dragonboat and paddles and assist with the rescue boat when needed.
Warm down: Individual paddler responsibility.
2023 Schedule For On Water Paddling Times |
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| DATE | DETAILS | TIME |
| Sun 27 Nov 2022 | Paddling | 3:30pm |
| Wed 30 Nov 2022 | Paddling | 5:30pm |
| Sun 4 Dec 2022 | Paddling | Cancelled |
| Wed 7 Dec 2022 | Paddling | Cancelled |
| Sun 11 Dec 2022 |
Paddling OPEN DAY |
10:30am FROM 11:30am |
| Sun 18 Dec 2022 | Paddling | 3:30pm |
| Wed 21 Dec 2022 | Paddling | 5:30pm |
| Wed 4 Jan 2023 | Paddling | 05:30pm |
| Sun 8 Jan 2023 | Paddling | 10:30am |
| Wed 11 Jan 2023 | Paddling | 05:30pm |
| Sun 15 Jan 2023 | Paddling | 03:30pm |
| Wed 18 Jan 2023 | Paddling | 05:30om |
| Sun 22 Jan 2023 | Paddling | 10:30am |
| Wed 25 Jan 2023 | NO PADDLING: LOW TIDE | |
| Mon 30 Jan 2023 | Auckland Anniversary Regatta | |
| Wed 1 Feb 2023 | Paddling | 05:30pm |
| Sun 5 Feb 2023 - Waitangi Weekend | Paddling | 10:30am ?? |
| Mon 6 Feb 2023- Waitangi Weekend | Paddling | 10:30am |
| Wed 8 Feb 2023 | Paddling | 05:30pm |
| Sun 12 Feb 2023 | Paddling | 03:30pm |
| Wed 15 Feb 2023 | Paddling | 05:30pm |
| Sun 19 Feb 2023 | Paddling | 10:30am |
| Wed 22 Feb 2023 | NO PADDLING:LOW TIDE | |
| Sat 25 & Sun 26 Feb 2023 | Summer Camp at Lake Ratapiko | |
| Wed 1 Mar 2023 | Paddling | 05:30pm |
| Sun 5 Mar 2023 | Paddling | 10:30am |
| Wed 8 Mar 2023 | Paddling | 05:30pm?? |
| Sun 12 Mar 2023 | Paddling | 03:30pm?? |
| Mon 13 Mar 2023 Taranaki Anniversary Weekend | Paddling | 03:30pm?? |
| Wed 15 Mar 2023 | Paddling | 05:30pm |
| Sun 19 Mar 2023 | Paddling | 10:30am |
| Wed 22 Mar 2023 | NO PADDLING-LOW TIDE | |
| Sat 25 Mar 2023 | Auckland Regionals at Lake Pupuke Takapuna | |
| Sun 26 Mar 2023 | Paddling if sufficient numbers | 03:30pm |
| Wed 29 Mar 2023 | Paddling | 05:30pm |
| Sun 2 April 2023 | Paddling | 10:30am |
| Fri 7 & Sat 8th April 2023 | Nationals at Lake Karapiro | |
| 10 -16 April 2023 | IBCPC at Lake Karapiro | |
| Sun 23 April | Paddling | 10:30am |
| Sun 30 April 2023 | Paddling | 03:30pm |
