Champion 912 dragon boat,sproat lake, british columbia
(Chix With Stix, Nanaimo, BC)

Nightstar received such great feedback having our 9m Champion dragon boats on Sproat Lake that we thought  a 9m Sprint Challenge here on the Island would be a great idea.

Champion 912 dragon boat,sproat lake, british columbia

These 10-paddler boats are fast, fun and maneuverable, and we think it would be great to arrange a competitive circuit.

Champion 912 dragon boat,sproat lake, british columbia

Nightstar Yacht Sales, which own four of these boats, would provide the boats at an attractive rate, and do everything it can to promote the series.
We’re thinking initially of four events, in Victoria, Port Alberni, Comox and Nanaimo.

Classes would conform to IDBF regulations where practical; the series would feature 250 meter sprints, with trophies for the series winners in each class.

I’d love to hear your thoughts, so lay ‘em on me!

I am particularly interested in hearing from anyone with an interest in organizing one of these events in their communities. I would also like to hear from teams that are interested in participating, so leave a comment if you want to join in the excitement!


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  • Victoria: Gorge Super Sprints (250m): May 22
  • Port Alberni: Sproat Lake Womens’ Challenge: June 13
  • Vancouver: Rio Tinto Alcan: June 19-20
  • Nanaimo Paddlefest & Pledge Drive: June 26
  • Whistler Dragon Boat Festival & Nationals: July 3-4
  • Okanagan Super Sprints (250m): July 3
  • Nanaimo Dragon Boat Festival: July 9-11
  • Richmond Dragon Boat Festival: July 17
  • Women’s Island Classic: July 24
  • Victoria: Gorge Fest: August 7
  • Victoria Dragon Boat Festival: August 13-15
  • Nanaimo Women’s Cup: August 28
  • Victoria (VCKC) Guts & Glory: August 28
  • Penticton Dragon Boat Festival: Sept 10-12
  • Head of the Dragon: TBA
  • Comox: BC Seniors Games: Sept 15-18
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    SANCTIONED BY THE WEST COAST DRAGON BOAT SOCIETY

    The PADDLE PUSHERS and the ALBERNI WAVE RIDERS of PORT ALBERNI invite you to a Women’s Regatta on Beautiful Sproat Lake.

    Sunday June 13, 2010

    Due to restrictions, we are accepting only fifteen (15) entries with a goal to have representation from various communities around Vancouver Island.

    This will be in a first come, first served basis.


    Where: SPROAT LAKE PROVINCIAL PARK

    Race Registrar: JOHN ROBBINS

    Phone: 250-724-5303

    Email: dragonboat@shaw.ca

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    This is one of 4 images provided by the good folks in Port Alberni… if anyone on the team would like the full sized image, let me know and I’ll email it to you personally.

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    No guts, no glory

    Date Event Fee
    Jun 14 Port Alberni Women’s
    Jun 27 Nanaimo Paddlefest 393.75
    Jul 10-12 Nanaimo (SaveOn) Festival 1128.75
    Jul 25 Gorge Womens 472.50
    Aug 2 Comox
    Aug 8 Gorge Funfest 577.50
    Aug 14-16 Victoria (Telus) Festival 1324.00
    Aug 29 Nanaimo Womens 341.25
    Sept 12-13 Penticton 840.00
    Sept Sproat Lake Challenge 120.00?

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