Summer 2025

The Adult Dragon Boat program is a fun, highly social recreational program for both new and experienced paddlers over 18 years. The program offers a unique way to stay in shape, and a great social atmosphere to meet new people, all while enjoying the great outdoors on the beautiful Ottawa River. Once or twice a week, you’ll go out with your dragon boat crew and a coach, and paddle up and down the River doing drills and honing your skills. (There are also local dragon boat racing competitions if there is enough group interest).

These programs are facilitated by highly-qualified instructors who provide a supportive and fun learning environment.

No previous paddling experience is required, but all adult paddlers must attest that they are competent swimmers.

* Make-up sessions due to stat holidays/weather cancellations will be held on Friday evening of the same week.

Dates / Sessions:

• • Recreational Crew – June 30 to August 18, Mondays 5:30pm to 6:25pm
  • Competitive Crew – May 26 to August 21, Mondays and Thursdays 6:30pm to 7:25pm

Registration Fees:

• Recreational Crew $170
• Competitive Crew $285

Dragon Boat Teams – 22 participants

Available Options: Weekly Tuesdays or Wednesdays, 55-min or 85-min sessions, 5:30pm to 7:25pm

We provide the boat, a qualified coach, and a steersperson.

Please contact Petrie Island Canoe Club (petrieicc.manager@gmail.com) for rates and to book your team’s practices.