Our Teams Mackenzie Mussels Mackenzie Mussels - The team is made up of men and women of all ages who enjoy paddling hard at competitions and having great practices here on the inlet. The team has been together for five years. Though we have many experienced paddlers on the team, we also welcome newcomers to the sport. Paddlers on the Mackenzie Mussels commit to attending at least two regattas (competitions) per season. These regattas take place in various communities in the province and over 1 -2 days. The costs for the regattas are partly covered by team fund raising and the rest is funded by the individual paddler.  It is this team's philosophy that dragon boating should be an inclusive experience with everyone committing to working hard through out the season on their individual paddle stroke and blending with the team. During practices we have recreational portions where the mood is relaxed and talkative and serious training sessions where you will push your own limits. Most of all, the team has a lot of fun, enjoys the beautiful paddling setting all the while improving on personal fitness and meeting our competitive goals. Paddlers are expected to attend practice twice a week (Mondays 6:00- 8:00pm and Thursdays 6:00- 8:00), from April through September. Porpoise Paddlers Porpoise Paddlers Imagine being out on the waters of the Inlet in the summer morning calm, with seals, gulls and eagles making an appearance?  That’s what the Porpoise Paddlers do every Thursday morning, and the boat is full of nature and fitness enthusiasts. Our coach helps us gain skills and endurance, without the requirement of competing in regattas (although our other teams love to have Porpoise Paddlers join them for competitions). In the summer we plan to take several excursions along the shores of the Inlet, bringing along a picnic lunch and our bathing suits. In the summer, too, we’ve added an optional evening practice Tuesday evening at 7 pm, beginning June 1st. Here we are hoping to attract additional folks who cannot make the morning practice, or the 5 pm practice of the competitive teams Sea Gals Sea Gals -  A women's regatta team formed in the spring of 2010.  Our goals are fun, fitness,  camaraderie and competing in regattas during the paddling season. Tuesday after practice we plan a dinner out for as many paddlers as can make.  It is an opportunity to get to know each other on a social level.   Although we practice  with great discipline we take time during our practice to enjoy the view, have a candy  break, chat and laugh. Many of our paddlers have years of experience however we  welcome new paddlers to join our team.  At the beginning of each season we meet and  decide which regattas we would like to attend under the name Sea Gals.  These regattas  require a 1 to 2 day commitment and are usually close enough to the Coast that we can  carpool.  Although some of the expenses are covered through fund-raising, paddlers  individually have team fees and other expenses. Paddlers are expected to attend practices  twice a week as every practice is important to race preparations. Practice days are Tuesday and Thursday 5:15 to 7:15pm. Sunshine Dragons Abreast Sunshine Dragons Abreast - A team of women who have survived and/or are living with breast cancer. Twice a week, from the end of March through September we venture out on Porpoise Bay where, surrounded by spectacular scenery, we paddle in our Dragon Boat.  For the past several years we have participated in the Women's Regatta in False Creek, and Nanaimo's Dragon Boat Festival, as well as friendly local competitions. Our goals are to promote fitness for those affected by breast cancer; to promote breast cancer awareness in the community; and to have outrageous pink fun.  We aim to excel at all of these. Sunshine Dragons Abreast paddles on Monday 5:00 - 7:00 pm and Wednesday 5:30 to 7:30 pm

Sea Gals at Womens 2017