Our Club
Dragon Boat racing is an inclusive sport for all ages and abilities. A sport where men and women can compete separately, or side by side on the same team.
At the 22Dragons dragon boat racing club we have teams for beginners and competitive athletes alike starting as young as 14 years old all the way to 85! Participants can register individually, or sign up as a group, something that is very popular among co-workers or friends.
22Dragons is one of the largest and most successful dragon boat racing clubs in the world. It is also one of the clubs with the largest spread over racing divisions, racing in most racing categories. 22Dragons is a dragon boat racing club that is recognized all over the world thanks to their performance at International events.
If you’re interested in joining one of our elite programs, send an email to club@22dragons.com introducing yourself and your paddling experience so we can find the right team for you.
Club achievements:
- 2023: 16th Canadian National Champions (Welland, ON)
- 2022: 13th Club Crew World Champions (Sarasota, USA)
- 2018: 11th Club Crew World Champions (Szeged, Hungary)
- 2013: 8th Canadian National Champions (Victoria, BC)
- 2012: 7th Canadian National Champions (Montreal, QC)
FAQ
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.