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Champion Model 912 Dragon Boats in Victoria

Coach — Tue, 13 Jul 2010 01:31:56 +0000

The Victoria Canoe and Kayak Club is now home for a Champion 9m (10 paddler) dragon boat. It arrived on Tuesday, July 13th, and will remain at the VCKC facilities until August 28th.

A second is now on display at the Bay Centre Mall (Victoria) to promote the Victoria Dragon Boat Festival. On August 14th, it will be moved to VCKC, where it will remain until August 28th.

Both boats will be available to Victoria teams wanting to paddle in an IDBF-certified boat, and both will be available for demonstrations during the VCKC Guts & Glory 2500m dragon boat racing event. (A demonstration race between two of Victoria’s top dragon boat teams is also planned for the Guts & Glory event.)

Following the Guts & Glory event, the boats will be moving to Pearson College, where they will be used in support of the college’s new dragon boat program.

Vancouver Island teams wanting to check these exciting boats out should mark their calendars!

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!

DB Trailer wanted (Vancouver Island)

Coach — Sat, 20 Feb 2010 01:18:13 +0000

I need to borrow or rent a DB trailer capable of handling 2 40′ hulls for 24 hours later this Spring.

Sale offers will be considered for new or used, pro-built units.

Click here and write if you can help!

BuK Dragon Boat For Sale: Comox, BC, Canada

Coach — Sun, 14 Feb 2010 19:41:41 +0000

BuK Dragon Boat For Sale

Comox, BC, Canada

International racing style dragon boat built in Germany
10 seats, lightweight, built for speed and glides nicely
Includes carrying handles, drum seat, drum, steering oar
12.49 metres (41 feet) long, 1.16 metres (3.8 feet) wide, 250 kilograms max. (550 pounds)
Boat is completely unadorned
Price $12,800.00
Trailer and delivery not included but delivery on Vancouver Island might be arranged for an additional fee
Certified cheque, bank draft or money order

Hope Afloat Canada of Comox Valley, BC purchased the BuK new in 2007 and is in near new condition. It has been out of the water for approximately 2 years.

For more information, please contact:

Barb Thompson at (250) 752-0422 thompsongb@shaw.ca or Marcy Petersen at (250) 338-2112 or mpetersen@shaw.ca

Hope Afloat Canada

www.hopeafloatcanada.ca

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

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?