Tacoma Dragon Boat Association

Tacoma Dragon Boat Association We've been paddling dragon boats in Tacoma since 2000 and invite you to join us and give it a try! Our members paddle for recreation or competition.

No experience necessary, we provide equipment and instruction. TDBA (Tacoma Dragon Boat Association) is a year round paddling club. TDBA members range in age from 18 to over 80, and come from a wide range of professions. TDBA is the home of the Destiny Dragons, named for the moniker by which Tacoma, Washington has been known for over 80 years, the City of Destiny. We moor at Johnny’s Dock Restaura

nt and Marina in the Thea Foss Waterway, a saltwater finger of Puget Sound. Our view from the water includes Mt. Rainier and the Cascade Mountain Range. To the northwest lay the Olympic Mountains. You have three free practices to decide if it's for you. Come paddle with us!

Spring cleaning (errrr summer cleaning?) on the dock today. Anyone feeling mussels for dinner? 😉
08/08/2026

Spring cleaning (errrr summer cleaning?) on the dock today. Anyone feeling mussels for dinner? 😉

Great day racing in Ridgefield "Paddle For Life" 🐲🛶 Women's team brought home bronze in the B final 🥉🥉🥉Go Destiny Dragon...
08/04/2026

Great day racing in Ridgefield "Paddle For Life" 🐲🛶 Women's team brought home bronze in the B final 🥉🥉🥉Go Destiny Dragons!

TDBA joined forces with Kent Dragon Boat Association again for the Harrison Hot Springs Dragon Boat Festival this weeken...
07/26/2026

TDBA joined forces with Kent Dragon Boat Association again for the Harrison Hot Springs Dragon Boat Festival this weekend. Between the sun, the wind and the rain, lots of fun was had by all! The women’s team took 4th in the B final and the mixed team 3rd in the D final. Wonderful blending effort by both crews!

TDBA members joined with Kent Dragon Boat Association (Lake Meridian Dragons) members to field a full mixed team at the...
07/12/2026

TDBA members joined with Kent Dragon Boat Association (Lake Meridian Dragons) members to field a full mixed team at the Olympia Dragon Boat Festival this weekend and what a show! They brought home gold in the Mixed B division! Great job crew! 🏅 🐉

The Rainier cup is behind us but you’ll still catch us paddling out on the Foss Waterway every Monday, Wednesday, and Sa...
05/25/2026

The Rainier cup is behind us but you’ll still catch us paddling out on the Foss Waterway every Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Come join!

We had a great crew this weekend and were greeted by the local seals, such a treat!

Heat 48 Mixed B Final1 » 1:36.35 Gig Harbor Thunder2 » 1:42.17 Sync or Swim3 » 1:45.41 Golden Dragons4 » 1:46.33 Rose Ci...
05/16/2026

Heat 48 Mixed B Final

1 » 1:36.35 Gig Harbor Thunder
2 » 1:42.17 Sync or Swim
3 » 1:45.41 Golden Dragons
4 » 1:46.33 Rose City Renegades
5 » 1:51.35 Feral Unicorns
Thanks for racing!

Heat 47 Women A Final1 » 1:38.57 Gig Harbor Fire2 » 1:39.17 Catch 22 Tsunami3 » 1:43.44 Catch 22 Monsoon4 » 1:46.78 OWLS...
05/16/2026

Heat 47 Women A Final

1 » 1:38.57 Gig Harbor Fire
2 » 1:39.17 Catch 22 Tsunami
3 » 1:43.44 Catch 22 Monsoon
4 » 1:46.78 OWLS Dragonflies
5 » 1:48.40 Tilikum Dragons
Thanks for racing!

Heat 46 Women B Final1 » 1:46.10 St Mary’s 12 » 1:51.74 Lake Meridian Dragons Women3 » 1:51.86 Club SAKE Women 4 » 1:53....
05/16/2026

Heat 46 Women B Final

1 » 1:46.10 St Mary’s 1
2 » 1:51.74 Lake Meridian Dragons Women
3 » 1:51.86 Club SAKE Women
4 » 1:53.22 Rip City Paddlers
Thanks for racing!

Heat 45 Women C Final1 » 1:40.77 Amazon Rebel Dragons2 » 1:45.60 Willamette River Dragons3 » 1:48.17 Jade Dragons4 » 1:4...
05/16/2026

Heat 45 Women C Final

1 » 1:40.77 Amazon Rebel Dragons
2 » 1:45.60 Willamette River Dragons
3 » 1:48.17 Jade Dragons
4 » 1:48.22 Seattle Flying Women
Thanks for racing!

Heat 44 Women D Final1 » 1:48.16 Amazon Warrior Dragons2 » 1:52.19 Mighty Women3 » 1:53.01 Pink Phoenix Camas4 » 1:53.13...
05/16/2026

Heat 44 Women D Final

1 » 1:48.16 Amazon Warrior Dragons
2 » 1:52.19 Mighty Women
3 » 1:53.01 Pink Phoenix Camas
4 » 1:53.13 Catch 22 Storm
Thanks for racing!

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1900 E D Street
Tacoma, WA
98421

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