Dragon Riders

04/02/2026

Are you ready Dragonriders! Summer is coming. Keep an eye out on your emails with info coming soon. If you would like to try it out, reach out to me-> Joanne Probert

09/14/2025

Thats a wrap for the Dragon Riders 2025 season. 3rd in our division. See you all back on the water in March 2026! (And bring a new recruit between 13 and 24 years old) Town of Comox, Dragon Riders, VI Paddling

09/06/2025

Dragon Riders cleaned the 10 person boat today. We are ready for Comox Dragonboat Festival on Sept 13, 2025 @ Town of Comox

06/03/2025

Hello Paddlers. New paddlers also welcome. Are you ready for the season?
If you would like to register for this season, here is the link
https://clients.mindbodyonline.com/asp/main_enroll.asp?fl=true&tabID=8 (paste link into browser)
Scroll down to the Dragon Riders program
If you have already registered please ignore.

Please let me know if you need a paddle or life jacket.

We will start June 7 at 10.30am at the Comox Marina.
If you have a friend that might be interested, please have them contact me [email protected] We need to recruit more youth.

Hope to see you soon on the water.

02/16/2025

Dragon Riders are you ready for 2025?
Dust off the Rust with VI Paddling Coaching Team
Date: 2025-04-26
From: 7:45 am - 4:00 pm

3rd Annual Dust off the Rust
Join us for a fun day of racing, learning, personal coaching and video review on April 26th, 2025!

Start off your season with Dust off the Rust, a day of camaraderie with other dragon boat teams from the island.

VI Paddling will once again lead and coach this day providing paddlers with opportunities to get the rust off their paddling skills, learn new tips, and say hello to other paddlers.

Schedule of Events

** Parking is limited – consider carpooling. **

AM: Location: Cumberland Campground Boat Launch, 1100 Comox Lake Rd, Cumberland

https://cumberlandlakepark.ca/facilities/

7:45am - Sign In
8:30am – Warm Up
8:40am - Welcome by VI Paddling President Tom Arnold
9:00am - Races start
Noon - Prizes for winning teams

PM: Location: Native Sons Hall, 360 Cliffe Avenue, Courtenay

https://downtowncourtenay.com/business/native-sons-hall/

1:00pm - Lunch and snacks (bring your own bag lunch)
1:30pm - Session for Sterns, led by Trish (National and International stern for VI Paddling)
1:30pm - Personal video review and paddling erg coaching
4:00pm - Estimated end time

What to bring

Dress according to the weather forecast for paddling, and consider a change of clothing for the afternoon film review. Please bring a PFD (no belts) and paddle for out on the water. Bring a bagged lunch, water bottle, and any snacks you may need.

Please contact Jennifer Sawula at [email protected] if you have any questions.

Cost:
Non-VIP members - $10 + GST per person
VIP Members - Free

Deadline for Registration - April 12th

Please note that registration is limited and is on a first come first serve basis.

EACH participant must sign up online using this platform – MindBody Online so they show up as being registered.

Registration is not complete until we receive payment (when applicable) and signed waiver.

Here is the link:

https://clients.mindbodyonline.com/ASP/main_enroll.asp?studioid=288301&tg=&vt=&lvl=&stype=&view=&trn=0&page=&catid=&prodid=&date=2%2f15%2f2025&classid=0&prodGroupId=&sSU=&optForwardingLink=&qParam=&justloggedin=&nLgIn=&pMode=0&loc=1

09/17/2024

Can you spot the Dragon Riders supporting the Wavecutters?

09/15/2024

Comox Dragonboat Festival. Gold in Division B small boat mixed! Well done Dragon Riders and see you in 2025 for some more paddling! Paddles Up!!!

06/29/2024

Thank you Mike Thompson, the Dragon Riders truly appreciate this:

Small boat moved from Comox Lake to the marina today thanks to Kerry (owner/operator) of Vianto Boat towing & hauling. Took less than 1 hr with his superb trailer designed for much bigger boats. A great service.
Thanks also to Jane Bowering-Hay, Cindy Hardy , Lynn Egan & Patty Barton Watt for taking time out to paddle the boat.

05/18/2024

Come rain or shine, the Dragon Riders paddle!!!

05/02/2024

50/50 draw for Dragon Riders! Spread the word.

VI Paddling

04/20/2024

Day 1 of Dragon Riders. Will be back May 4 at 10.30am, as next Saturday is a full day practise 'Dust off the Rust' at Comox Lake. If you are coming see you 8am next Saturday at Comox Lake.