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September 9th Update:  

> Due to Alkame moving the Christie Lake event to Hamilton's Bayfront Park, they were able to allow all teams on the waiting list to race (including our Motley Crew team).  As a result, see the TEAMS dropdown, and select MOTLEY CREW to see details and register if interested.

> Our Barracudas and City of Toronto teams raced at the GWN Challenge on Sept. 6-7.  Both won bronze medals in exciting grand finals. Barracudas lost silver medals by 0.01 seconds in the B Grand Final.

> Our Liberty Waves and Flying Dragons teams are preparing to race in Stratford, Sept. 13 (the Lake has been refilled!). 

> Our Sunday practices (detailed below) continue to run every weekend until the end of September.

> We now have a Mixed team registered for Puerto Rico on the Jan. 31 & Feb. 01, 2026 weekend.  Details coming soon.



SUNDAY CREW!  We started this timeslot in June, and we decided to run it all summer long.  What is it?  It's a combination of an Open House (new paddlers who want to try it once), a make-up practice (for anyone from any team or club who wants to make up for a missed practice or who wants an extra practice.  The cost is $15 per session.  Arrive by 10:30 AM, and we will be on the water from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM.   That's right - 2 hours for $15!  Email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. when possible to join a session (but you can just show up).  You can also call/text/WhatsApp 647-971-7332.


Beginners are most welcome at our club (it's our main focus).  We start with the basics and build on that week by week until we are ready to race after several practices.  Dragon boats are 40-foot-long stable boats, and the use of paddles and life jackets is included.  Anyone is welcome to join the club.

 


The summer 2025 team practices are summarized as follows...

 

Sunday Crew (new!!) - Sundays in June, 10:30 AM. >>  DROP-INS ($15)
Barracudas - Mondays & Thursdays at 7 PM. >> OPEN (3 spots)

Flying Dragons - Thursdays 7:10 PM. >> FULL

We Will Rock You - Tuesdays at 5:50 PM. >> FULL

Strokes of Luck - Saturdays 10:30 AM. >> FULL

Liberty Waves - Sundays 10:30 AM. >> FULL

City of Toronto - Tuesdays 5:45 PM at Ashbridges Bay in June, Sundays in August at 10:30 AM at Outer Harbour.


 

Mixed Ability Dragons - Saturdays at noon. >> CLOSED as season is over

For paddlers of all abilities, skill levels, and experiences.  Members include paddlers with Down Syndrome, autism spectrum, and people of any ability.  

 

Want an extra regatta on the side this summer?
Motley Crew  (racing at various events and open to anyone from any team or club, anywhere in the world).  


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UPCOMING... 

Our teams

Rusty Dragons offer a unique range of coached and collective teams. Select any of our teams to learn more about registration, practices and regattas.

Barracudas

Practicing Mondays and Thursdays at 7 PM

Barracudas

Strokes of Luck

Practicing Saturdays at 10:40 AM

Strokes of Luck

We Will Rock You

Practicing Tuesdays at 6 PM.

We Will Rock You

Flying Dragons

Formerly known as Guns n Roses

Flying Dragons

Liberty Waves

Practicing Sundays at 10:40 AM

Butts in a Boat

Practicing Thursdays at 5:45 PM

BUTTS IN A BOAT

Motley Crew

This is our mixed-gender composite team name. They race at various events allowing both club members and those outside the club to come together for one-off races together.

Motley Crew

We'll Help you
Create New teams

We can help create NEW teams to practice and race, or create team-building events for any organization looking to get out on the water and enjoy the sport. Anyone can enjoy the sport and we can help make it happen! For more information please contact Tim@rustydragons.ca or call 647-971-7332. 

We'll Help you Create New teams

We also help create NEW teams to practice & race

We also help create NEW teams to practice and race, or create one-off team-building evenings / weekends for any organization looking to get out on the water and enjoy the sport. Anyone can enjoy the sport and we can help make it happen! For more information please contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call 647-971-7332. Now is the time to plan! The cost for a group of up to 20 for a two hour intro to dragon boating (one hour on land, one hour on water) is under $250 ($12 a person) and the use of paddles and life jackets is included. We can also help create teams with 8 practices (once a week in evenings), and race on Canada Day for about $150/person.

New in 2018: We will pre-set several dates available to run Corporate Team Building for anyone interested. .



Stay tuned for details on our new 3rd team for youth & young adults with a developmental disability.

If you have any questions,
please don't hesitate to contact us

We also help others form teams by giving them whatever support they need through the use of shared resources; website pages, budget templates, Survey Monkey Pro for registrations, PayPal and budgeting, booking practices, hiring coaches, etc.  Contact the club as detailed below.