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Come and Try Dragon Boating
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Have a Go

The best way to find out if paddling is for you is to have a go! No experience is necessary, you just need to be comfortable around water and keen to challenge yourself. We would love you to come down to Victoria Harbour Docklands, any Saturday at 8:30am, to meet us and have a splash around. The best bit? Your first month is free! To book a trial please click here.

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Who are we?

Looking for a Dragon Boat racing club in Melbourne? Come join the Yarra River Dragons – Melbourne's premier Dragon Boat racing club.

We are a competitive Dragon Boat racing club formed in 2011.

We are a diverse bunch, made up of paddlers of various ages, backgrounds and fitness experiences. Most of us had never paddled before and we take pride in building paddlers from the ground up!

Whether you are looking for competition with your YRD teammates, Victoria State or to represent your country we will help you reach your goal.

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Members

So, you’ve had a go and you’re hooked? We’re not surprised! If you’ve completed your free 1 month trial it’s time for the next step in your paddling journey!

Membership includes membership of Governing bodies in order to race, access to necessary equipment, up to 3 training sessions a week with experienced coaches and a free gym program to build paddling strength.

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Have a Go

The best way to find out if paddling is for you is to have a go! No experience is necessary, you just need to be comfortable around water and keen to challenge yourself. We would love you to come down to Victoria Harbour Docklands, any Saturday at 8:30am, to meet us and have a splash around. The best bit? Your first month is free! To book a trial please click here.

JOIN NOW
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Who are we?

The Yarra River Dragons are a competitive dragon boat club formed in 2011.

We are a diverse bunch, made up of paddlers of various ages, backgrounds and fitness experiences. Most of us had never paddled before and we take pride in building paddlers from the ground up!

Whether you are looking for competition with your YRD teammates, Victoria State or to represent your country we will help you reach your goal.

Read More
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Members

So, you’ve had a go and you’re hooked? We’re not surprised! If you’ve completed your first month it’s time for the next step in your paddling journey!

Membership includes membership of Governing bodies in order to race, access to necessary equipment, up to 3 training sessions a week with experienced coaches and a free gym program to build paddling strength.

Read More

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Timeline:

  • April 2019

    First Nationals clean sweep - Women's standard crew gold in all distances winning the Gamble Lewis Trophy in Canberra. First Opens Nationals Gold - 2km, Canberra. First Nationals podium for all divisions across all distances, Canberra.

  • January 2019

    YRD Head Coach David Abel appointed Australian National Crew Head Coach.

  • November 2018

    Participated in the Guinness World Record for the longest distance in a dragon boat.

  • July 2018

    First Club Crew World Championship Medal - Womens small boat 500m Bronze in Szeged, Hungary.

  • May 2018

    Winner of the inaugural Buddha Festival Trophy.

  • June 2017

    Winner of DBS Marina Regatta and $5k prize money.

  • April 2017

    Winner of Chris Alexandrou Trophy for the fastest mixed boat in Australia, Albury.

  • June 2016

    First International race - 3rd place Hong Kong International Regatta.

  • April 2015

    First Nationals medal - Womens standard boat 2km, WA. First Major Final - Mixed standard boat (5th), WA.

  • April 2012

    First Nationals appearance - Small boat mixed and womens racing.

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