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Champion Sprint Series for 10-Paddler Boats on Vancouver Island?

Coach — Sun, 27 Jun 2010 21:59:41 +0000

(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.

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

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!

2010 Dragon Boat Festival Schedule

Coach — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 16:02:17 +0000

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

SPROAT LAKE WOMEN’S REGATTA: June 13, 2010

Coach — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 03:29:53 +0000

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

Phoenix Rising Team Photo: Sproat Lake Challenge 9/27/09

Coach — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 23:00:05 +0000

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.

2009 Vancouver Island Dragon Boat Festival Dates

Coach — Wed, 27 May 2009 16:02:14 +0000

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?