Wildwood Dragon Boat Challenge

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Wildwood Dragon Boat Challenge

Annual Dragon Boat Challenge east of St. Marys, Ontario on May 23, 2026. Proudly supporting Andrew's Legacy AED mission & the Thames River Paddling Club.

Kick off your season with a variety of thrilling races, great energy, and an unbeatable venue! The dragons are returning to Wildwood!! This one day event is about community FUN, exercise and some friendly competition. Follow us or visit our website to learn how you can get involved. Bring out the family, enjoy the park, music, our BBQ lunch, games for all ages and cheer on your favourite team. Join or create a team! With superb racing conditions and located next to St. Marys; teams of all levels will be in attendance. This promises to be a great team building activity for businesses & social groups! Everything you need to participate is available, including your own practice by an experienced coach.

300m, 100m Knock-Out Sprints and a Flag Catching race for the top teams. Each race earns points to declare the overall winners! Awards and bragging rights are up for grabs! Bonus awards will be presented to the Best Community Team (St. Marys Area), Best Team Spirit. Challenge Cups will also be held based on demand for categories such as Junior Team or Emergency & Medical Service Team. OVERALL CHAMPIONS RECEIVE FREE ENTRY TO OUR 2024 WDBC! For more information please contact us at: [email protected]

07/21/2026

It is Silent Auction day 31! The last day of our silent auction!! Thank you everyone who participated throughout the last month!

This inflatable Youth Stand Up Paddleboard could be yours! Bidding starts at $5!!! Get your bids in today or you'll have to wait to see what items we have next year!

❗Bidding closes at 11:59am July 22 2026. Winner will be contacted once the bidding is closed to arrange pick up/drop off.

Auction Rules:
🕐 Each day, 1 item will be posted for 24 hours.
🕑 Bids will be made by commenting. Each bid must increase by $2 from the previous bid.
🕒 Bids will start where we left off in person. Some items have minimum starting bids as well, which will be posted per item.
🕓 Please ensure your profile allows comments to be viewed by everyone to keep the auction fair.

📱Please note: Once the auction closes, the winner will be contacted from this page (Wildwood Dragon Boat Challenge). Please note that payments will be made via e-transfer, and we will only request this once you have been confirmed to be the winner. Please do not e-transfer to any other accounts or before your auction item has been closed.

⏰Reminder: This silent auction is a fundraiser for the Thames River Paddling Club, please be kind and civil in your bid comments - we will implement a soft close and/or other measures to prevent bid sniping as necessary.

07/20/2026

It is Silent Auction day 30! Since tomorrow is our last day with a big prize - we are doing a double feature today!! Check out the bird canvas post just before this one!

Our bonus item today is actually 3 items in one bundle! A bag, a hot/cool pad, and a note book! Bidding starts at $32, current bid is $30 in person.

❗Bidding closes at 12:45pm July 21 2026. Winner will be contacted once the bidding is closed to arrange pick up/drop off.

Auction Rules:
🕐 Each day, 1 item will be posted for 24 hours.
🕑 Bids will be made by commenting. Each bid must increase by $2 from the previous bid.
🕒 Bids will start where we left off in person. Some items have minimum starting bids as well, which will be posted per item.
🕓 Please ensure your profile allows comments to be viewed by everyone to keep the auction fair.

📱Please note: Once the auction closes, the winner will be contacted from this page (Wildwood Dragon Boat Challenge). Please note that payments will be made via e-transfer, and we will only request this once you have been confirmed to be the winner. Please do not e-transfer to any other accounts or before your auction item has been closed.

⏰Reminder: This silent auction is a fundraiser for the Thames River Paddling Club, please be kind and civil in your bid comments - we will implement a soft close and/or other measures to prevent bid sniping as necessary.

07/19/2026

It is Silent Auction day 29! Only a few more days!

Keep the kids busy this summer with a My Country Cottage! Bidding starts at $3!

❗Bidding closes at 11:59am July 20 2026. Winner will be contacted once the bidding is closed to arrange pick up/drop off.

Auction Rules:
🕐 Each day, 1 item will be posted for 24 hours.
🕑 Bids will be made by commenting. Each bid must increase by $2 from the previous bid.
🕒 Bids will start where we left off in person. Some items have minimum starting bids as well, which will be posted per item.
🕓 Please ensure your profile allows comments to be viewed by everyone to keep the auction fair.

📱Please note: Once the auction closes, the winner will be contacted from this page (Wildwood Dragon Boat Challenge). Please note that payments will be made via e-transfer, and we will only request this once you have been confirmed to be the winner. Please do not e-transfer to any other accounts or before your auction item has been closed.

⏰Reminder: This silent auction is a fundraiser for the Thames River Paddling Club, please be kind and civil in your bid comments - we will implement a soft close and/or other measures to prevent bid sniping as necessary.

07/18/2026

It is Silent Auction day 28!

We've got one more for the Star Wars fans! This Kylo Ren and Tie Fighter set could be yours! Bidding starts at $12, our highest in person was $10!

❗Bidding closes at 11:59am July 19 2026. Winner will be contacted once the bidding is closed to arrange pick up/drop off.

Auction Rules:
🕐 Each day, 1 item will be posted for 24 hours.
🕑 Bids will be made by commenting. Each bid must increase by $2 from the previous bid.
🕒 Bids will start where we left off in person. Some items have minimum starting bids as well, which will be posted per item.
🕓 Please ensure your profile allows comments to be viewed by everyone to keep the auction fair.

📱Please note: Once the auction closes, the winner will be contacted from this page (Wildwood Dragon Boat Challenge). Please note that payments will be made via e-transfer, and we will only request this once you have been confirmed to be the winner. Please do not e-transfer to any other accounts or before your auction item has been closed.

⏰Reminder: This silent auction is a fundraiser for the Thames River Paddling Club, please be kind and civil in your bid comments - we will implement a soft close and/or other measures to prevent bid sniping as necessary.

07/16/2026

It is Silent Auction day 26!!

Time for some self care! This 1 hour session with Jess Damen can be used for a service of your choice! Bidding starts at $27, our highest in person bid was $25!

❗Bidding closes at 11:59am July 17 2026. Winner will be contacted once the bidding is closed to arrange pick up/drop off.

Auction Rules:
🕐 Each day, 1 item will be posted for 24 hours.
🕑 Bids will be made by commenting. Each bid must increase by $2 from the previous bid.
🕒 Bids will start where we left off in person. Some items have minimum starting bids as well, which will be posted per item.
🕓 Please ensure your profile allows comments to be viewed by everyone to keep the auction fair.

📱Please note: Once the auction closes, the winner will be contacted from this page (Wildwood Dragon Boat Challenge). Please note that payments will be made via e-transfer, and we will only request this once you have been confirmed to be the winner. Please do not e-transfer to any other accounts or before your auction item has been closed.

⏰Reminder: This silent auction is a fundraiser for the Thames River Paddling Club, please be kind and civil in your bid comments - we will implement a soft close and/or other measures to prevent bid sniping as necessary.

07/15/2026

It is Silent Auction day 25!!

Today's item is a lovely baby blanket in a basket! Bidding starts at $7, our highest in person bid was $5!

❗Bidding closes at 11:59am July 16 2026. Winner will be contacted once the bidding is closed to arrange pick up/drop off.

Auction Rules:
🕐 Each day, 1 item will be posted for 24 hours.
🕑 Bids will be made by commenting. Each bid must increase by $2 from the previous bid.
🕒 Bids will start where we left off in person. Some items have minimum starting bids as well, which will be posted per item.
🕓 Please ensure your profile allows comments to be viewed by everyone to keep the auction fair.

📱Please note: Once the auction closes, the winner will be contacted from this page (Wildwood Dragon Boat Challenge). Please note that payments will be made via e-transfer, and we will only request this once you have been confirmed to be the winner. Please do not e-transfer to any other accounts or before your auction item has been closed.

⏰Reminder: This silent auction is a fundraiser for the Thames River Paddling Club, please be kind and civil in your bid comments - we will implement a soft close and/or other measures to prevent bid sniping as necessary.

07/14/2026

It is Silent Auction day 24!!

It may be hot but this Dragon Blood Jasper Jewellery set is hotter! Bidding starts at $5!

❗Bidding closes at 11:59am July 15 2026. Winner will be contacted once the bidding is closed to arrange pick up/drop off.

Auction Rules:
🕐 Each day, 1 item will be posted for 24 hours.
🕑 Bids will be made by commenting. Each bid must increase by $2 from the previous bid.
🕒 Bids will start where we left off in person. Some items have minimum starting bids as well, which will be posted per item.
🕓 Please ensure your profile allows comments to be viewed by everyone to keep the auction fair.

📱Please note: Once the auction closes, the winner will be contacted from this page (Wildwood Dragon Boat Challenge). Please note that payments will be made via e-transfer, and we will only request this once you have been confirmed to be the winner. Please do not e-transfer to any other accounts or before your auction item has been closed.

⏰Reminder: This silent auction is a fundraiser for the Thames River Paddling Club, please be kind and civil in your bid comments - we will implement a soft close and/or other measures to prevent bid sniping as necessary.

07/13/2026

It is Silent auction day 23!!

This Hometown Style bundle could be yours! Gift card, purse, and parfum all together with bidding starting at $17!

❗Bidding closes at 11:59am July 14 2026. Winner will be contacted once the bidding is closed to arrange pick up/drop off.

Auction Rules:
🕐 Each day, 1 item will be posted for 24 hours.
🕑 Bids will be made by commenting. Each bid must increase by $2 from the previous bid.
🕒 Bids will start where we left off in person. Some items have minimum starting bids as well, which will be posted per item.
🕓 Please ensure your profile allows comments to be viewed by everyone to keep the auction fair.

📱Please note: Once the auction closes, the winner will be contacted from this page (Wildwood Dragon Boat Challenge). Please note that payments will be made via e-transfer, and we will only request this once you have been confirmed to be the winner. Please do not e-transfer to any other accounts or before your auction item has been closed.

⏰Reminder: This silent auction is a fundraiser for the Thames River Paddling Club, please be kind and civil in your bid comments - we will implement a soft close and/or other measures to prevent bid sniping as necessary.

Address

3995, Line 9
St. Marys, ON
N4X1C5

Telephone

519 301-2540

Website

http://www.thamesriverpaddlingclub.com/wdbc/

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