Have you always wanted to do Dragon Boat, but found that practices were too far away? The East End finally has its own program, at Petrie Island!
New to Dragon Boat? No equipment, experience or special skills/balance are required! Whether you’re a total beginner, or a seasoned athlete, dragon boat is the best social workout in town! Each team has twenty paddlers, a steersperson, and a drummer.
Captains, register your 22-member teams for a 4, 8 or 12 week season today! E-mail our coaches at petriedragonboat@gmail.com.
Short a few paddlers? Let us know how many you need, and we’ll help recruit! Need a team to paddle with? Send an e-mail to petriedragonboat@gmail.com, and let us hook you up! Once we’ve found you a team, we’ll send you your welcome e-mail, and you’ll be on your way.
Greater Ottawa-Area Races in 2017:
- Tim Horton’s Ottawa Dragon Boat Festival, (Mooney’s Bay), June 24th-25th
- Arnprior Dragon Boat Festival, July 22nd
- Rideau Canoe Club Dragon Boat Festival (Mooney’s Bay), August 19th
- Carleton Place Dragon Boat Festival, September 16th.
Petrie Island’s qualified trainers will teach you everything you need to know about this highly social team sport. Coached practices will run weekday evenings, for one hour of friends, fun & fitness. No equipment or previous experience necessary!
Dragon Boat is perfect for team building, fostering goodwill and sportsmanship, and boosting confidence and morale. Your workouts are sure to be fun and satisfying!
The 2017 Adult Dragon Boat Program Includes:
- Introduction to the sport of dragon boat by qualified coaches
- 4, 8, or 12-week evening program
- One 1-hour coached dragon boat session each week
- Opportunity to register and compete as a team in a local dragon boat festival
Petrie Island Canoe Club Adult Dragon Boat Pricing Table – 22 Member Teams
| Program | Duration | Team Price | Price per Week | Price per Week per Individual |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adult Dragon Boat | 4 Weeks | $560 | $140 | $6.36 |
| Adult Dragon Boat | 8 Weeks | $1080 | $135 | $6.13 |
| Adult Dragon Boat | 12 Weeks | $1560 | $130 | $5.91 |