Year-long Intermediate Teams
22Dragons has a few established intermediate teams that stemmed from the beginner programs. The possibility to join one of our intermediate teams depends on the availability of places in the team and on the experience of the joining paddler.
The intermediate teams practice year-long. In the summer, they practice on the dragon boats and in the winter, they use our indoor paddling tank to refine their paddling technique. They also have access to our group training room where they do HIIT training.
Interested in joining one of our intermediate teams? Send an email to club@22dragons.com telling us about yourself and your paddling experience so we can find the right team for you!
TNT
Type: Mixed 25-65
Established in 2022, TNT trains on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Despite their extra-curriculars ranging from bowling to board games to beer tasting, do not mistake these paddlers for mere socialites. The team is mostly composed of the competitive Zodiac signs and is not afraid to race hard… possibly with a BBQ afterward. Watch as TNT goes BOOM!
- Training Schedule
- Winter
- Circuits: Mondays 7-8 PM
- Paddling tank: Mondays 8-9 PM
- Summer
- Tuesdays and Thursdays 7:30-8:30 PM
- Winter
Coach: Stephanie Chin
Captain: Vera Wagner
Dragon Wings
Type: Mixed 30-65
Dragon Wings is a fun-loving, community-level dragon boat team that balances good vibes with a passion for paddling. Founded in 2022, we practice twice a week and engage in competitons, bringing together a crew that enjoys the sport, good company, and the occasional pun. We welcome paddlers with at least one season of experience who are looking for a supportive team that works hard, plays hard, and always keeps the paddles moving. Come fly with us!
- Training Schedule
- Winter
- Circuits: Thursdays 7-8 PM
- Paddling tank: Thursdays 8-9 PM
- Summer
- Mondays and Thursdays 7:30-8:30 PM
- Winter
Coache: Saowanee (May) Khamsaeng
Captain: Sarah MacDonald
Red Pandas
Type: Mixed 25-55
22D’s Red Pandas was created from a summer-long beginner team in 2024! They started literally at the bottom, finishing in the last finals, and in their second summer of racing, they qualified for the B final at the PanAmerican Championships! The team is a mixed crew composed of paddlers aged 25-50. What started as a boat of strangers ended up in year-long friendships, going for some beer at Terrasse Sainte-Ambroise and going to trivia nights at bars!
Want to join? We’re looking for new paddlers, little experience required!
- Training Schedule
- Winter
- Circuits: Saturdays 10-11 AM
- Paddling tank: Saturdays 9-10 AM
- Winter
Coach: Eugene Sweetoo
Captain: Ross McDonald
Wavebreakers
Type: Women 25-65
Join the Wavebreakers! A new 22Dragons intermediate women’s team.
The Wavebreakers are currently building their crew for summer 2026.
After paddling throughout the summer of 2025 as beginners and taking part in two competitions, we would like to continue sharing friendly, supportive moments while practicing a stimulating sport !
We’re looking for paddlers to complete our crew. If you want to push yourself, have fun, and be part of a dynamic team, come paddle with us!
If you’d like, you can join us on April 4th PM for an our team’s first indoor training session together. A great chance to meet your teammates, the coach, and get back in shape for the summer season.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is dragon boat racing?
Dragon boat racing is a boat racing sport that has roots dating back 2000 years to China. It typically sees 20 paddlers, a drummer and a coxswain on one boat, and teams race each other in set distances. Dragon boat racing has been popular in Canada for decades, with paddlers from all ages, athletic abilities, and backgrounds coming together to form teams and race in regattas in Canada.
What should I bring?
We provide the paddles, personal flotation devices, and the boat. All you need to bring is:
- Athletic clothes
- Sun protection (sunscreen and hat)
- Filled water bottle
- Water shoes or sandal (optional)
Where will this activity be held?
Our club is located at 5527 Rue Saint-Patrick in the Lachine Canal Park. You can use the area in front of the docks as your group’s meeting point.
Are there any fitness requirements for me to participate?
Dragon boat is an accessible activity! Anyone can take part, no matter your fitness level or your physical abilities!
It’s raining! Is the activity cancelled?
The activity will take place rain or shine! We only cancel the activity in the case of lightning or if the Canal is closed due to heavy rainfall. In the case of a cancellation, you will receive an email as soon as we can.
22Dragons thanks Isabella Perelman, Lyne Larivière, Vera Wagner, Sarah MacDonald, and Eugene Sweetoo for providing the pictures for this page.