About Dragon Boating At Cascades Dragon boat is easy to learn, very safe and a sport where men and women practice and race together. Dragon boating provides an inclusive and unbiased environment for all ages and fitness levels. Once a paddler is in stroke, he or she is helping the team!

Dragon Boating at Cascades has something to offer for everyone, whether you’re interested in a recreational paddle once a week, or to compete at the highest level. Come and enjoy fun & fitness on the beautiful Gatineau River. “It’s Wet, It’s Wild. It’s the Best Workout You’ve Ever Had.” It’s all About Teamwork!

CASCADES CLUB TEAMS

******* Registration begins on April 4 *******

Cascades Women–High performance women’s team

This team is committed to excellence in sport, team, fitness and community. Practice on the water 3 times/week, dryland training in the off season, pool paddle 1xweek in the off season, participate in local, national and international competitions.  This team is always on the lookout for new competitive women! Practices Mon/Wed/Sat.

To register, contact: Jacqueline Biron

Cascades Mixed – Mixed gender competitive crew

Practices once a week spring to fall.  Participates in regional and provincial regattas.  Actively looking for new members wanting to train with an intense yet fun-loving group of people.  We’ll make you good! No paddling experience necessary!  Practices Wednesdays, 6:15 – 7:15 p.m.

To register contact:

Kaminak – Mixed gender recreational crew

Kaminak is a recreational team that seeks motivated men and women with or without previous paddling experience. If you’re looking for an excellent work-out 2 nights/week without having to commit to a lot of weekend races, join our team for a lot of fun on the beautiful Gatineau River. Practices will go from May to Sept., Tuesday & Thursday 7:00-8:00 p.m. Our season wraps up by competing in a regatta at the end of summer.

Contact: : $217 for 34 practices (includes regatta fee) -> includes $7.00 to cover online registration fees

River Spirits-Recreational women’s crew

Join River Spirits and enjoy the joys of paddling with a team of strong women.  Practice once per week during the summer season (May-Sept.), Thursday nights 7:00-8:00 p.m. Optional local regatta in the summer. Come and enjoy paddling on the beautiful Gatineau river! No paddling experience necessary.

Contact: Betty Pavey ;   $88 for 17 practices (excludes regatta fee) -> includes $3.00 to cover online registration fees

River Ravens–Recreational senior women’s crew

River Ravens is a recreational team of mostly 50+ women. Join us and learn proper paddling technique in a relaxed atmosphere on a beautiful river.   Practices are Fridays at 5:45-6:45 pm.

Contact:  Anne Morrison

:  $73 for 14 practices(excludes regatta fee) -> includes $3.00 to cover online registration fees

Dragonflies –Mixed gender recreational crew’s crew

Looking for a crew of enthusiastic paddlers to join this team!  Join up and learn the sport of dragon boating on the beautiful Gatineau River.  Practice 1x week (May-Sept).  No paddling experience necessary!  Practices Tuesdays 7:00-8:00 p.m.

Contact:  :  $88 for 17 practices(excludes regatta fee) -> includes $3.00 to cover online registration fees

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DRAGON BOATING PRACTICE FEES – 2015

The following is a list of fees for the 2015 season.   In calculating your fees, please note that there is a boat charge as well as a coach charge. Also, you may choose to hire and pay your coach separately. The rates apply to Cascades Club teams unless otherwise specified.

 

# hours Boat charge/hr Coaching/hr Total charge/hr  <50 hours/season $103.50 $0 $103.50 >50 hours/season $98.50 $0 $98.50 Occasional rentals (non-members) $114 $0 $114  Steersperson $20 Corporate Rate (non-members) $155 $0 $155