Motley Crew


This is the name of our mixed gender composite teams at the Rusty Dragons.  Composite teams are teams formed temporarily for a single event, and may or may not have practices included.  As a result, anyone signing up for this team must have experience paddling with an existing team (their "home" team).  These teams are for paddlers who want some extra races in their season on top of those already part of their existing regular home team. They are open to anyone, not just Rusties (in fact, we encourage others to join us)!  You cannot join Motley Crew for an event if your home team is racing there.

2025 April 15 Update: Registration is open for all our Motely Crew teams, which are open to anyone on any team.   The sooner you register, the sooner you'll get more information and get connected to the event's WhatsApp group.  

- See FIVE different race opportunities below that are open to anyone from any team/club.

- Registration is separate for each event.  You can register for any number of events.

PUERTO RICO:  FEB 7-8

Location

Laguna del Condado, San Juan, Puerto Rico - MAP

Cost

$120 CAD / $90 USD per team (Women, Mixed)

Racing

3x500m (Saturday) + 3x250m (Sunday)

Register

Registration CLOSED as the event is over.  We'll be back in 2026!

Status

Women & Mixed teams did very well and won two bronze medals.  Team members came from Toronto ON, Dallas TX, Denver CO, Atlanta GA, Chattanooga & Knoxville TN, Philadelphia PA,  and Naples FL.

WILDWOOD:  SAT MAY 24

Location

Wildwood Conservation Area (near Stratford) - MAP

Cost

$68 CAD / $48 USD

Racing

2x300m, 2-4x100m knockout, 1x1000m flag capture  (lots of fun races at non-standard distances).

Register

Registration is OPEN via the button below

Status

As of Feb 15:  We just opened registration for this unique event and races that are just over 2 hours from Toronto. 

HEART LAKE:  SUN MAY 25  (Women's racing)

Location

Heart Lake Conservation Area, Brampton - MAP

Cost

$78 CAD / $ 55 USD

Racing

500m, 200m knockouts, 2000m.

Register

Registration is OPEN via the button below.

Status

As of Feb 14:  Registration is now open for this event.

CANADA DAY: JULY 1 (Race at our "elbow's UP" event)

Team

This special team is a special Motley Crew team,  It is made up up first responders and their supporters.  They are raising awareness and money for the Boots On The Ground peer support organization.

Location

Toronto Island (Allan Lamport Regatta Course) - MAP

Cost

$68 CAD / $48 USD

Racing

2x500m, and 1x200m.  Plus opportunity to participate in 2 additional races (back-it-down & hand paddle).

Register

Registration is OPEN via the button below

Status

As of Feb 15:  We just opened registration for this unique event and races that are just over 2 hours from Toronto. 

Christie lake:  SAT SEPt 27 ("Amazing Races" event)

Location

Christie Lake Conservation Area, Hamilton - MAP

Cost

$76 CAD / $56 USD

Racing

Six races: 2x200m, Back-It-Down, Figure Eight, Surprise Race, and a 2000m race

Register

Registration is now open.  This great end-of-season event was created by Ramsay Drummond-Young and Jackie Taggart at Lively Dragon.  We first raced there over 20 years ago.  Finish your season with a flurry of fun races!

Status

As of Feb 15: Registration is now open. 


Payment is preferred by Interac e-mail transfer to "This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.".  Contact Tim to inquire about other payment options. Alternatively, mainly for American paddlers, we can submit a PayPal invoice to you via email and you can pay securely via credit card.