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Join the summer paddling season with the GD Alumni +!
This program is for GD alumni and senior-aged paddlers (50+) looking for advanced recreational practices.
This program will practice 2x per week, on Sundays at 12:30 PM and Wednesdays at 7 PM, from March 29 to September 16.
Coach: Roman Mateschyn
Races will be TBD based on interest, but should include several local races.
NOTE: you must be a VI Paddling member to register for this program.
Cost: $288.75 + GST
VIP Membership: $30/year
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Team name: Gorge-O-Saurus
Founded: 2024
Team type/Race division: Mixed Recreational
Practice times: Wednesdays 6-7:30 pm from April 1st to September 23rd.
About the team: A fun mixed crew for all ages and experience.
Coach: Toni Weirmier.
Festivals attended: To be decided
Cost: $135 + GST
VIP Membership: $30
Cost doesn't include festival fees or jerserys.
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Team name: Wave Cutters
Practice times: Tuesday and Thursday 6-7:15 pm
About the team: The Wave Cutters are a recreationally competitive women's dragon boat team that began as VI Paddling's first “learn-to” program in Comox in 2023. After a successful introduction to the sport, many team members were eager to continue paddling and growing together. In 2024, the Wave Cutters transitioned into a full-time team based out of the Comox Marina. As they gain experience as paddlers their focus has become to be as competitive as they can while maintaining the spirit of the sport and enjoying the camaraderie of the team. They train with purpose to compete and have as much fun as they can!!
Festivals attended: The team travels the island to race in a minimum of 3 regattas each season including Race The River in Campbell River, Westwood Lake Dragon Boat Regatta, and their home event the Comox Dragon Boat Festival.
Cost: $288.75 + GST
VIP Membership: $30
Cost doesn't include festival fees or jerserys.
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Founded: 2023
Team type/Race division: Women’s Recreational
Practice times: Mondays and Thursdays 5:30-7:00pm
About the team: Wanting to showcase the many awesome qualities of dragon boating to more awesome people, the idea to start a women’s recreational team with a focus on those of us over 40 was born. Led by a world class competitor with a great sense of humour, this team will surely be a force to be reckoned with. Come for after-work paddles on the Gorge. Aspire to dragon boat festival fun. Stay and grow your new found strength with your Mighty Mermaid team.
Coach: Janice Meier, DBC Level 1 Community Coach certified. Competed with the Gorging Dragons team at 4 national championships and 3 world championships.
Festivals attended: TBD
Cost: $288.75 + GST
VIP Membership: $30