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BY PETER BROWN, PRESIDENT, MANLY DRAGON BOAT CLUB
Manly Dragon Boat Club (MDBC) recently held its season launch for the 2021/2022 season.
Major events for the season are:
State Championships
Kawana
March 2022
AusChamps – National Titles
Adelaide
April 2022
World Club Championships
Sarasota, Florida
July 2022
There are also a number of club and other regattas held during the course of the season.
MDBC is currently looking for new paddlers, particularly males.
The club holds ‘Come and Try’ sessions each fortnight on Saturday mornings where for $20.00 potential paddlers can take part in three fully coached sessions to test the water before making a final decision as to whether this adrenaline pumping sport is for them.
MDBC is a friendly and family-oriented club which promotes fitness and camaraderie. All ages and levels of paddlers from social through to Australian representatives are catered for.
The club operates out of Wynnum Manly Yacht Club with training sessions currently on Saturday and Sunday mornings, with Thursday evenings to be added in October.
So, if you feel you would like to try this exciting and fast-growing sport, please visit the ‘Come and Try’ section of the club’s website and register your interest at www.manlydragons.com.