Curious about Dragon Boating?
Consider joining us!

Open to all adults age 18+

Paddling Class

Intro to Paddling Class is typically held in June each year, and covers everything you need to know to get off to a great start. We teach the basics of technique, how to coordinate with other paddlers, and the essentials of water safety. Each session lasts for 2 weeks, with progressive training over four days of paddling.

No experience necessary! All equipment provided.

Cost: $75/session

Schedule: Tuesdays & Thursdays, 6:00-7:30 pm

Location: Sportsman’s Marina, Hadley, MA

Class participants will be invited to join the team on a case by case basis. While we do not hold try-outs or select on innate athletic ability, there are qualities we are looking for in new members and the class is an opportunity to find the right fit.

Team Membership

Annual Membership: $700, includes 10 months of paddling and fitness training. New members may use team equipment (Paddles & PFDs) for their first season. Paddlers are responsible for their own race fees and travel.

Schedule: Mondays and Wednesdays, 6:00-8:00 pm

Water Season: runs May through September, at Sportsman’s Marina in Hadley.

Indoor Season: runs mid-October to mid-December, and then February through April, at the Keystone building in Easthampton.

Racing: we participate in Dragonboat Festivals across the northeast (and beyond!) in multiple divisions and competition levels. Race rosters are selected based on paddler eligibility, race readiness, and team goals. New members typically begin racing in their second season.