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Jax Fire Dragons

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Jax Fire Dragons

We are Jacksonville's premiere competitive and recreational dragon boating team. We are a competitive AND recreational club.

With its beginnings in Southern China, dragon boating is the world's fastest growing team water sport. Each year, race festivals are held around the world in Asia, Australia, Canada, Europe and the United States. Locally, Florida is home to dozens of dragon boat clubs up and down the coast, and several on the lakes of Central Florida. The appeal of dragon boating is mainly attributed to the sport’

s ability to accommodate a wide spectrum of skill levels ranging from novice to competitive. At the novice and recreational level, teams often form as a social outlet, team building, and an alternative means of exercise. For the spectator, the true display of the sport’s intensity and skill is witnessed in the competitive ranks. Competitive paddlers rigorously train to condition themselves in the areas of strength, endurance, paddling technique, mental focus and -- most importantly -- timing. Teams with well conditioned paddlers in near perfect synch, fueled by a strong competitive spirit, provide an impressive display of dragon boats exploding through the water. At this level, dragon boat racing becomes a sport of inches and an exciting event for its spectators. So if you are looking for something new and fun to do, come check us out and be a part of the JAX FIRE DRAGONS! No experience needed, all levels of fitness welcomed! We are certain you will get bit by the dragon and will keep coming back for more! Please keep an eye on this space for upcoming INTRODUCTORY EVENTS.

04/30/2026

W E A R E B A C K

Great weekend of racing in Tampa this past weekend for our Senior Mixed boat! One of our favorite venues and thanks to for being an excellent host every year!

04/29/2026

D E B U T

Congrats to Chris P for competing in his first race this past weekend in Tampa! Thank you for your efforts in the boat and contribution to the club!

04/15/2026

W E A R E B A C K

We are back this weekend hosting another meet up! New paddlers interested in dragon boating are welcomed and all equipment is provided. Sign up via meetup or email us and we will save you a seat!

04/06/2026

It is with a very heavy heart that we share that our friend and teammate, Paula Givler has passed away.

Paula brought so much heart, kindness, and light to our dragon boat family, both on and off the water. Her presence will be deeply missed, and her impact will stay with us.

We are holding her family, friends, and all of our teammates close in our thoughts during this incredibly difficult time.

Paula - you will be deeply missed. Keep paddling in paradise. 🤍

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03/12/2026

J A M I T U P

Jax Fire Dragons dragon boat team will be opening the 2026 Season with a Jamboree! Fun, food, and friends for all! See the largest fleet of dragon boats and outrigger canoes in Northeast Florida. Meet the team, learn about the sport of dragon boat, and take outdoor adventure pics for your socials. First boats will launch at about 10:15am. Everyone is welcome!

01/24/2026

B O A T S H O W

Happy Saturday from the boat show. Come visit us at the exhibitor area for more information about dragon boating and JFD!

01/05/2026

V I C T O R Y M O N D A Y

Another work week but another weekend of football awaits us. Even better…it’s playoff football and it’s a home game!

01/01/2026

N E W Y E A R . S A M E G O A L

Happy New Year paddlers! Hope you all enjoyed the holiday season and training hard for the 2026 season. See you on the water!

12/25/2025

Happy Holidays paddlers! We hope you are enjoying the holiday season but working hard this off-season to sleigh in 2026!

12/17/2025

T I M E O F Y E A R

We had a great time celebrating the 2025 season and the annual holiday party. Many thanks to all of our members for their time and dedication to the club. It does take a village to keep the club operating smoothly from training, race registrations, fundraising, and more. Special shout-out to the coaches and board members for their efforts this year to improving our club. From our club to yours, Happy Holidays!

11/19/2025

W A R R I O R S

Thank you to the for organizing this great event and the JFD members who participated/donated in support of our country’s veterans. A special shout-out to Patti W. for raising over $500 to donate towards the WWP Foundation. Looking forward to next year!

Address

8550 Beach Boulevard
Jacksonville, FL
32216

Opening Hours

Monday	6pm - 8pm
Thursday	6pm - 8pm
Saturday	8am - 10am

Website

http://www.jaxfiredragons.org/, http://www.meetup.com/jaxfiredragons, http://www.linktr.ee/jaxfiredragons

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