2017 Participating Teams
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Abraham Lincoln H.SAeroDragonsAmazon DragonsThe Amazon Dragons were founded in Portland, Oregon in 1992 as part of the Lesbian Community Project to give a face to lesbians living in the local community. During that time gay and lesbian awareness and acceptance was not what it is today. Celebrating our 25th anniversary, the Amazons have welcomed all women 16 years and older to join and compete in the international sport of dragon boat racing.
Arizona Dragon RidersOne of the most Competitive, enthusiastic and diversified Dragon Boat paddling teams in Arizona is the ARIZONA DRAGON RIDERS team. Starting in 2008, we have gone from a few interested paddlers to the largest dragon boat team in Arizona. We are very proud of our achievements and the hard work of many people connected with the club has led to race success. Our women team's name is Diva Dragon Riders, the original Arizona Women DB team.
Arizona MonGiBlazing BlueGILLsBlindStart Dragon Boat TeamDare 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 25th 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
Bridge CityCalTrans - Road DragonsCentral Coast SurviveOARsConcord Pacific Flying DragonsDesert DragonsDesert Dragons is a lively, competitive group of women from Las Vegas. We treat each other as family and collectively empower each other as athletes. While we compete to win, we play fair and display good sportsmanship always. We have gained many friends throughout our quest for gold and enjoy the camaraderie of team activities on and off the water. "DD" is ready to paddle hard, have fun, and leave it on the water!
Diva Dragon RidersDragonmaxDragonmax practices year round in Berkeley, California. We have over 150 members and welcome paddlers of any age and ability level at any of our 5 weekly practices. Community service is our top priority and we give free dragon boat rides to about 2000 children and adults every year, through special group events and festivals held at the Berkeley Marina. This is our first trip to race in San Diego, where we hope to earn the right to race at our third consecutive Club Crew World Championships.
Fire Breathing BlowfishA decidedly expressive team, the Fire Breathing Blowfish are united by a love for competition, the harmonious sound of thrashing the water in unison, and a tendency toward inappropriate behavior at inopportune moments. Noisy, joyful, and proud of having become Portland’s "THAT team" in our past 8 years of competition, we hope you'll all catch the Blowfish spirit and hoist a beverage, grind your neighbor, and join us in the battle cry, "We Breathe Fire!" over this wicked weekend of racy racing.
Fire Breathing HofishIn a bold move, the Fire Breathing Hofish broke away from their Brofish counterparts and have been competing as a smaller women’s team across Oregon for the last 3 years. Having known that they had truly carried the Blowfish team throughout their 8 year racing history, the Hofish have been able to dominate in the women’s division in categories including but not limited to: dragon boating, karaoke, dancing, and good looks.
GT - Crouching Neptune Hidden PoseidonGolden DragonsThe Golden Dragons' Women Senior C Club Crew Team is made of women who are members of the Golden Dragons Dragon Boat Paddling Club in Portland, Oregon, USA.
Founded in 1996 as a non-profit organization, the co-ed Golden Dragons practice three times weekly and are affiliated with DragonSportsUSA. The only requirement to become a Golden Dragon is to be a minimum of 50 years of age. Members paddle for fun, fitness and friendship all year long. Golden Dragon team members may paddle recreationally or form teams to race competitively against other amateur clubs nationally and internationally. HanoBeesHigh Tech High BruinsIntuit NGNThe Intuit NGN Dragon Boat Team is freshly formed consisting of members of our early career network, the NextGen Network. NGN promotes professional development, service projects, and most importantly fun! We are looking forward to a day of camaraderie and racing on the water.
KBS - Mother of Dragon BoatsWe are a dynastic group of men and women vying to claim the THRONE. We are a vibrant and competitive group coming to San Diego from Newport Beach, CA. We are eager to display good sportsmanship, who will bring an extraordinary set of skills on the water and exhibit “Queen Daenerys” values of teamwork. We are the Mother of Dragonboat Racers!
KBS - Seas the DayCarpe diem is the mantra of this fearless group coming to San Diego from Newport Beach, CA. We are a collaboration of competitive men and women who will not leave anything to chance. We’d rather give our best efforts to make our lives extraordinary not only on the water, but in everyday living. We are the team that will “SEAS THE DAY” at this year’s 8th Annual San Diego International Dragon Boat Race!
Kaiser Permanente's "Corazon De Dragon" They asked us why we do it . . . ? - We have no specific answer . . . but we know what's inside in each one of us . . every Registered Nurse, Respiratory Therapist, Physicians, Lift Teams, Nurse Leaders in our team wants to push ourselves to see what we can do . . if we could do all we can !!
We are all in . . All heart . . We are . . Kaiser Permanente's "Corazon De Dragon" KP Dragon FitKP DragonFit promotes Kaiser Permanente's commitment to total health in mind, body, and spirit through the sport of dragon boat racing. Our team is committed to community service, sportsmanship, and camaraderie. We recognize the value of diversity while encouraging team members to develop their fitness, and unique strengths through teamwork. KP DragonFit includes physicians, health care providers, and staff from medical centers throughout the Southern California Region
L.A. Harbor DragonsThe L.A. Harbor Dragon Boat Club has been competing for over 16 years. Our team welcomes anyone from beginners to experienced competitors. Independent of level or age, we continuously work together as a team to improve our techniques and strengthen our fitness level.
LanXangLARDcoreLARDstrongLong Beach MastersMakin WavesIf you think Makin's Waves is impossible in the desert heat, then you haven't met this group of paddlers. They are a diverse group, varying in age, experience, and hidden talents. When they are not busy rescuing Las Vegas under their Clark Kent identities, these lawyers, teachers, accountants, and more, spend every minute on the lake preparing for battle. Hey, you never know when Khaleesi will recruit a new navy! Makin' Waves feature several dynamic duos, who are great examples of the importance of stroking with passion and dedication, that is, when they are not arguing over whose turn it is to do laundry. Besides their affinity for team parties and copious amounts of Fireball, Makin' Waves is highly dedicated to giving back to the community. When their paddles are not pinky-deep in man-made lakes, you can find them participating in various runs, fundraisers, and school pantry programs throughout the valley under the supervision of their benevolent dictator whom they affectionately refer to as "Coach."
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NACThe NAC Dragon Boat Team has been participating in races since 2004. We are located in Newport Beach and are a co-ed team consisting mainly of master paddlers and cancer survivors with our ages ranging from the 40’s to the 80’s. We enjoy the thrill of the race, the camaraderie of the team and the sport and the pure joy of being on the water for great exercise.
NG Team Stealth BoatNorthwind Dragon BoatFounded in 2015, Northwind is a San Francisco team that believes in giving their best and nothing less. We're a group of highly motivated, passionate athletes that strive to inspire more competition within the Bay Area and aim to compete internationally.
The OSOM FamilyPaddleNVyFormed in the winter of 2014 by 10 BCS paddlers who wanted to up the stakes and create a competitive Women’s Division team. They recruited friends, newbie paddlers and local competitors to work, train and focus their efforts while traveling to as many festivals as would fit into the schedule. 2017 is their third season on the water and their love for paddling, racing and being part of an uplifting,positive force for each other, still burns strong!
Phoenix Desert Dragons Phoenix Desert Dragons is Arizona’s only breast cancer survivor dragon boat team. The team, which was previously named Abreast in the West, was founded in 2010 and started with just a handful of paddlers. Our team has since grown to over 30 active members ranging in age from 28 to 78 years and from various backgrounds, including those who are newly diagnosed to long-term survivors. Our mission is to encourage fitness, health, and overall wellness among the breast cancer survivor community while also providing hope that there is life after cancer. We paddle because we can, we paddle for those who cannot, and we paddle for those that have gone before us. We are survivors, we are athletes, we are champions!
Pink PhoenixRaytheon Paddle PiratesRogue Paddling ClubSan Diego Dragon Boat TeamThe San Diego Dragon Boat Team was founded in 1983 when Singapore presented the City of San Diego with the first three dragon boats in California. Since the founding of the team, the San Diego Dragon Boat Team members competed competitively in regional, national and international races and found success at all levels of competition including national and world championships. Today, the San Diego Dragon Boat Team consists of a passionate and dedicated group of paddlers who loves the sport of dragon boat and strives to be strong on and off the water. Check us out at www.sddbt.org!
San Francisco Dragon WarriorsBased in San Francisco, our mission is to offer excellence to our members and our community. With an excellent program on and off the water, we seek to foster champions of mind and body within each of our athletes. By having fun and competing together, our members will develop meaningful, lifelong relationships. Together, we will establish best practices to professionalize our sport and to drive it forward. See you on the water! GO DW!
Seattle SAKE Paddling Club Solar Dragon Boat ClubTeam DPWTeam DPW is grateful for another a year of adventures and challenges. Initially formed in 2006 by members of County of Los Angeles, Department of Public Works, it is now comprised of individuals from diverse professional backgrounds. Team DPW strives for strong leadership, experience, and teamwork. As it aims to increase awareness among corporate, government, and private agencies about the sport of dragon boat racing, Team DPW also strives to advance in the Competitive Divisions including masters and gender categories. Let’s finish the season strong and take on the challenge!
Interested in paddling with us, visit www.teamdpw.org Team Survivor San DiegoUSC Paddlers of TroyUCSD Dragon Boat BlueThe University of California, San Diego Dragon Boat Team strives to be a top performing dragon boat team whose victories are a result of a unified cohesive team effort where the merit in victories is not measured by the number of medals but by the unified growth of the team as a whole.
WAM - Seattle Sake DB ClubPC: Rich Barrientos
Wasabi WWPWasabi Paddling Club is one of the largest dragon boat clubs in the Pacific Northwest. We are an inclusive group of paddlers who range the spectrum in age and experience, but with a long history of both recreational and competitive dragon boat paddling. Our program began with the merger of the premier, senior and grandmaster women's teams in 2014. Members of the women's program have raced regionally, nationally and internationally, proudly representing the PDBA and USDBF. We welcome all experience levels with over 100 active paddlers on our roster.
X-GeneralsX-Generals is recreational/competitive dragon boat racing team based in Long Beach, CA. Formed in October 2003 as a continuation of the former General Bank Corporate Dragon Boat Team (thus the name, 'X-Generals'). Our team is a diverse crew made up of people from all walks of life, who are looking to stay active, push their limits, and be part of an incredible community. Since our inception, X-Generals has always been about challenging ourselves to be better, being competitive without losing sight of how to have fun, as well as introducing others to the sport of Dragon Boating.
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