WE'RE GETTING READY FOR 2026!
The club's team leadership groups have already opened registration for four of our summer 2026 teams. As of February 1st, 53 paddlers have already registered for them (about 50% full. A brief status update for each team is listed below, and more details are available on each team's page (access via the "Teams" drop-down menu above). The on-water training starts for all teams in May at Outer Harbour.
While it's winter in Toronto, two activities are in progress before teams hit the water in May...
> Barracudas winter training is in progress at Afterburn Fitness and Higher Ground. See the "Barracudas" page for full details. There is room for others to join any time (we'll prorate the fee).
> Motley Crew just finished racing in Puerto Rico (Jan31 and Feb01). We had a mixed and women's crew, comprised of paddlers from Toronto, Philadelphia, Atlanta, Boston, Cleveland, Chattanooga, New Jersey, and Vermont. The mixed team won silver in their division (just 0.03 seconds ahead of 3rd place) and the women's team by far had the best races but missed medals in a higher division. We'll be back next year.
2026 Summer Planning Status:
> Flying Dragons - Registration is OPEN! They train on Thursdays at 7:10 PM and race at Hamilton Waterfest (July 4), Hope Floats Welland (Aug 15), and Stratford Rotary (Sept 19). Coach Michael Teixeira. As of Feb01, the team is almost half-way to being full.
> Barracudas - Registration is OPEN! They train on Mondays and Thursdays at 7:00 PM. Coaches Beth Yam and Sammi Wai. As of Feb01, the team has just 7 spots left. This team is a bridge between recreational and competitive teams.
> We Will Rock You - Registration is OPEN! They train on Tuesdays at 5:55 PM, race at the Mississauga event (June 20), and at the Stratford Rotary (Sept 19). Coach Catherine MacInnes. As of Feb01, the team is just over half way to a full team.
> Liberty Waves - Registration is OPEN! They train on Sundays at 10:30 AM. Coach Jonathan Navarro. As of Feb01, the team is half way to a full team. Join our 2SLGBTQIA+ team before it is too late!
> Strokes of Luck - Planning in Progress. They train on Saturdays at 10:30 AM. Coach Sammi Wai.
Beginners are most welcome at our club (it's our primary 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 2026 team practices are summarized as follows...
Sunday Crew - Drop-In Sundays all summer, 10:30 AM.
Barracudas - Mondays & Thursdays at 7:00 PM.
Flying Dragons - Thursdays 7:10 PM.
We Will Rock You - Tuesdays at 5:50 PM.
Strokes of Luck - Saturdays 10:30 AM.
Liberty Waves - Sundays 10:30 AM.
City of Toronto - Tuesdays ~5:50 PM.
ENAGB Indigenous Youth - Program planning in progress.
Mixed Ability Dragons - Saturdays at noon.
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).
