Blackheart - Dragon Boat Racing Team

09/05/2026

Unofficial Medal Placing Chart after Day 4 at the IDBF 2026 CCWC Taiwan (includes 500m and 200m races only). 2000m races to come…

USA Philadelphia DBA earning 2nd position in the medal count so far with 9 gold, 3 silver, 1 bronze. (Listed by # of golds.) Congratulations! 🎉

08/28/2026

WHAT’S OUR BLACKHEART TEAMMATE Pamela O'Neil doing when she’s not in the boat racing on the water in the IBCPC in France? She’s savoring the sites, sounds and good food that France is known for!! Enjoy it all Pam!!

08/25/2026

USDBF’s “TEAM USA COACHES” announcement for the 2027 IDBF World Championship Races in Hong Kong - details below.

Congratulations to the Coaches selected!!

08/19/2026

GO GET IT! Blackheart teammate Pamela O'Neil! Pam travels this week to compete with 4500+ paddlers in the 2026 IBCPC Championships in Aix-Les-Bains France Aug. 24-30th. 170 teams from 25 countries will be going to the start line to compete for the podium - on the shores of beautiful Lac du Bourget. What a racing adventure! Enjoy the racing Pam, the new friendships you'll make, and the fabulous french food! We are cheering you on and we'll look forward to hearing your stories when you return!



Grand Masters Dragon Boat Club

08/10/2026

BLACKHEART TEAMMATE Pamela O'Neil will be heading to France to compete later this month (Aug 24-30) in the IBCPC Dragon Boat 2026 Competition - The World’s Largest Gathering of Breast Cancer Dragon Boat Teams. 25 Countries, 4500+ paddlers will race to be the best!

Enjoy the racing, special friendships, and the French food as the “foodie” you are!! ❤️

07/25/2026

The 2nd Summer Camp Adventure on July 23, 2026 for teenagers visiting their family here in The Villages! Great job Linda Real Braun and all the GMDBC volunteers!

07/09/2026

International Dragon Boat Federation (IDBF) NEW HEADQUARTERS in Hong Kong opens!

The IDBF opens its new global headquarters in Hong Kong, marking a milestone that strengthens its worldwide operations and reconnects the Federation with its founding city.

07/09/2026

BLACKHEART SPONSOR Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM of Leesburg showcases in a wall display the Sponsorship Plaque, Paddle and Winning Gold Medal on the wall of their car dealership on 441 in Leesburg that we presented last week! Looks great JC!

Thank you for your support! Great car dealership for new and used Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, Ram vehicles conveniently located right here next to The Villages!

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