I’m writing this blog off the back of the last Matilda’s game of the Women’s World Cup, ecstatic to see such amazing athletes finally getting the limelight they deserve. There is no denying the shift in perception of women’s sport as these athletes demonstrate strength, aggression, and skill; as well as support, sportsmanship, and motherhood. Scenes of post-match victories shared …
After a long and challenging year, the Yarra River Dragons (YRDs) Dragon Boat Club is finally back on the water and ready to welcome new members. We are thrilled to introduce you to Matt Dignan, a new paddler from the North of England who joined the YRDs in November of 2021. Matt is a perfect example of how dragon boat …
A warm welcome home to the five YRD paddlers who have spent the last week in Thailand at the 14th Asian Dragon Boat Championships. After an intensive six months on-water and land training programme, 5 of our paddlers made their way into Australia’s Dragon Boat team – the Auroras.
The Yarra River Dragons (YRD) Dragon Boat Club celebrated its 10th anniversary in style with a night of reconnection, nostalgia, and celebration on November 11th, 2022. The celebration, which was delayed due to COVID-19 and lockdowns, brought together friends, family, and current and past members of the club to recognise the achievements and success of the Yarra River Dragons Dragon …
Trish loves to travel both locally and abroad, looking for adventures with her partner! She discovered Dragon Boating in Perth after looking for a team sport for the summer and has been paddling on and off for the past 12 years! In the last year, Trish has not only found success with YRDs but also with VIC State and has …
Dragon Boat racing originated in China more than 2,000 years ago. There are generally 3 legends surrounding its origins – learn about them in this article.
Every team member is important to the performance of a dragon boat team. In this article we explain the different paddlers in a Dragon Boat racing team and discuss what their roles are.