Dragons Abreast Brisbane members are breast cancer survivors who have chosen to improve their health, fitness and wellbeing by taking part in the sport of Dragon Boat Racing.
We are part of Dragons Abreast Australia (DAA) which is the national organisation comprised of breast cancer survivors (and some very special supporters) of various ages from a great variety of backgrounds, athletic abilities and interests.
Our paddlers are also members of Brisbane River Dragons dragon boat and outrigger canoe club. Established in 1998 Brisbane River Dragons (BRD) is the oldest dragon boat club in Brisbane. We are a competitive yet social paddling club that train and compete throughout the year.
Great attitude. You will get wet. It’s a water sport.
A towel and some dry clothes and shoes to change into afterwards.
And did we mention … bring a bottle of water to take with you in the boat.
paddle and life jacket to borrow each week.
We train each Saturday morning.
Meet at Colmslie at 6.30am during summer (winter 7.30am) for warm-up and then we’re on-water for about an hour. Followed by breakfast at a local café.
Don’t worry if you have not paddled before, we make sure our new paddlers are looked after.
Where: 400-420 Lytton Rd, Colmslie, behind the QLD Hockey Centre.
We invite NEW paddlers to attend our Come and Try sessions to see if dragon boating is for you. Contact us at brisbane@dragonsabreast.com.au for more details.
Your 3 introductory sessions are free-of-charge.
Meet at the BRD container, which is behind the State Hockey Centre, 400 Lytton Road at Colmslie.
Follow Col Gardiner Drive around and you will find us near the BRD clubhouse in the enclosure on your right behind the hockey field. Just look for the ladies in hot pink tops.