Teams Registered (2014)

Team Survivor Sea Dragons

We are Team Survivor San Diego Sea Dragons! We are a group of dedicated women of various ages, backgrounds, and athletic abilities who are enthusiastically participating and paddling in the sport of Dragon Boat Racing. We are cancer survivors who share the same goals: to enhance our own physical fitness and to share the joys and benefits of dragon boating with all who are interested. We participated in our first international competition, the 2013 Rio Tinto in Vancouver, Canada and came home with a SILVER medal! Our dragon boat program began in 2008 and we have benefited greatly from being one of several programs offered by Team Survivor San Diego. Email us at www.teamsurvivorseadragons.net or find us on Facebook: Team Survivor Sea Dragons Dragon Boat Team. 

Raytheon Paddle Pirates

The Raytheon Paddle Pirates are a diverse crew of soulfully industrious cube dwellers, released from our carpeted habitats and flat panel monitors, banded together to form one the most feared splash makers on calm seas.  With our competitive spirit, unbridled enthusiasm, and unorthodox paddling prowess, we are definitely a team to be reckoned with, or at least make some room for.  Our vigorous training consists of keyboard pounding, mouse pushing, speed texting, hallway sprints, and mass consumption of HotCheetos and Rockstar.   Grunion fear us and jellyfish quiver at the mere mention of our name.   Who are we – we’re R.P.P.!   Arrrr!

Solar Dragon Boat Club

Team members from Solar Dragon Boat Club are from Solar Turbines Incorporated, a division of Caterpillar. The enthusiastic group of paddlers in this year's dragon boat event consists of Solar Employee Recreation Association (SERA) and Caterpillar Chinese Resource Group (CCRG). The participants are those that want to acquire new skills on paddling a dragon boat and promoting a competitive camaraderie. Dragon boating gives us the opportunity for team-building and representing the power of working together.

Diff'Rent strokes

We are the Diff’rent Strokes,   a group of novice dragon boaters performing our maiden race in San Diego. Our name may sound like a team of misfits but you are all in for a surprise!  This is a cohesive group of co-workers and friends with multiple abilities and fitness levels who enjoy the outdoors.  We have lots of comedians on the team and being around us you will always hear boisterous laughters.  Don’t get us wrong though.  When it’s time to put our game face on our competitive nature kicks in. Paddles up!

UC San Diego Dragon boat

UC San Diego Dragon Boat is a sports club founded by a group of ambitious students in 2003 trying to bring their passion for the sport to their college. Since, the sports club has held a tradition of building teamwork and promoting lifelong camaraderie between crew members while maintaining the ability to race at a competitive level.


USC Dragon Boat Team

USC Dragon Boat was founded in 2005.  Though our team is young, we have improved dramatically every single year to become one of the top teams in California.   During our practices we focus on teamwork, timing, technique, endurance and power.  After practice, we like to eat a ton and then take a much-needed nap.  We also love to have fun, so check out our rendition of USC's Fight On.  Fight On SC DB, Our Team Fights on to Victory, With our Paddles & PFD's We'll Fight for YOU!  Fight On and Win SC DB , Paddle on to Victory, Fight On!

NAC

We are the Newport Aquatic Center (NAC) Dragon Boat Team from Newport Beach, CA  A dedicated strong group of ageless paddlers with various abilities and fitness levels, we strive to excel and work hard while having a good time on the water.  We love our sport, its competition spirit, and the camaraderie it provides us all.  NAC welcomes all local paddler newbies to join us on Tuesdays and Sundays throughout the year.  This is our 12th year together, remain committed to improving performance and enhancing our lives.  As we have paddled in various venues around the world. NAC considers San Diego and their leadership one of our favorite race destinations.

Art OF 8

We are a group of lively and competitive individuals representing Art of 8 Training and Fitness Center. We are outgoing, full of energy and a fun group to be around. Looking forward to the races!

Dragon BAH Z

Dragon BAH Z is thrilled to be participating in this year’s race.  As a second year team, these dragon boaters are as tough in spirit and determination as its anime namesake.  Sponsored by the Asian Pacific American Forum at Booz Allen Hamilton, the group is comprised of very enthused and spirited employees. Booz Allen Hamilton is a provider of management and technology consulting services in several industries including Government defense, intelligence, and civil markets. Booz Allen holds offices nationally and internationally. Dragon BAH Z is excited to celebrate the camaraderie of competition and cultural community through our participation.

san diego canoe and kayak team

 The San Diego Canoe and Kayak Team is a non-profit organization focused on developing young athletes in Olympic style sprint Kayak & Canoeing, Ocean Surfski racing, and the new exciting sport of Stand Up Paddle Board racing. Founded by USA Canoe Kayak Olympian, Chris Barlow, the team includes paddlers of all skill levels and ages and offers unique opportunities to travel to both regional and international competitions. http://www.sdckt.net 

Splashing Flyers

Splashing Flyers Dragon Boat Racing started its journey with a splash during the 2005 season. Racing from just one race per year to at least seven races per year, our enthusiasm and commitmentfor dragon boat has changed dramatically over the years. Thanks to our proud sponsor Northrop Grumman Recreational Center (NGRC), they have given us the support to race in more races (mostly Corporate) and provide us with a steady stream of new talent that soon erge into core paddlers.     In keeping with the spirit of dragon boating, our membership is always open to all, training togetherwith our core group of men and women from varying professions across Southern California. For the 3rdyear in row, our team has had a Splashing Flyers member on the USA National Dragon Boat team, which proves to show that anything is possible on our boat.  www.splashingflyers.com

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Arizona Mutineers

Formed in April 2011, the Arizona Mutineers was the first ever combined youth team in Arizona. Since 2012, the Arizona Mutineers have been racing in various race festivals hoping to become faster and stronger with every race. We're looking forward to a great weekend in San Diego!

AeroDragons

AeroDragons is a club devoted to the sport of dragon boat racing. We are a competitive recreational team and we are a member team of the Southern California Dragon Boat Club (SCDBC). Our members are a diverse mix of The Aerospace Corporation and Los Angeles Air Force Base/Space and Missile Systems Center employees, military personnel, families and friends. We are sponsored by the AEA (Aerospace Employees Association). AeroDragons' purpose is to cultivate a deeper appreciation for Asian/Pacific and other cultural heritages through team building, recreation, friendship and fun.

lard

The Los Angeles Racing Dragons were founded by family & friends after participating in the inaugural Long Beach Dragon Boat Festival in 1996, and enjoyed the camaraderie, health benefits & competitiveness of this sport so much that we formed Long Beach’s first year-round team in 1998.  Today, LARD is a non-profit organization still run entirely by volunteers & competes internationally.  We represented the US at the World Club Crew Championships in Hong Kong last July (2012). We welcome new paddlers & proudly support both the LA Pink Dragons, California’s first BCS team, and California United (CAU), a development program for collegiate paddlers.  Find us at laracingdragons.org, or better yet, join us on the water!

Kai Elua Outrigger Canoe Club

Kai Elua Outrigger Canoe Club is an Amateur, non-profit athletic club based in San Diego, California. We have been in San Diego, on Mission Bay, since 1978. Our club members are athletes who commit their time to be proficient paddlers; and to be competitive with other clubs in California and throughout the Pacific Rim. The club members compete in the Outrigger World Championship in Hawaii as well as in various other international-level events.

team blindstart

Dare to paddle BLIND!  Out of the dark and into the light, BLINDSTART is in sight to bring Awareness and Education throughout the dragon boat community.  Celebrating the 24th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Team BLINDSTART continues to make history as the first BLIND and BLINDFOLDED Dragon Boat Race Team competing in its first year at the 2014 San Diego Dragon Boat Race.  Team BLINDSTART brings together many city mayors, officials, celebrities and disabled participants.  “Helping the blind cross finish lines.”  www.BLINDSTART.org