Jolane Fenner had the honor of racing as a member of the Team USA Senior B Women’s crew in the 2019 IDBF Dragon Boat World Championships in Thailand, bringing home two bronze medals. An article from the Montrose Press describing her quest to race w/ Team USA can be found at this link:
Dragon Boating on the National Stage
Congratulations to the Phantom Dragons / Pink Phantoms crew for their outstanding performance in the 2K19 Colorado Springs International Dragon Boat Festival. In spite of missing several of their top paddlers (who were at the IDBF Dragon Boat World Championships in Thailand), the crew put together a series of outstanding races, capturing second place in the Mixed “A” Consolation Finals. Great job, Phantoms!!!
Additional photos and video clips shot at the event are posted here:
Phantom Dragons / Pink Phantoms – Colorado Springs 2K19
The Phantom Dragons / Pink Phantoms performed well at the 2K19 Colorado Dragon Boat Festival. The crew placed well in both divisions, capturing 2nd Place in the 250-Meter Recreational B Division, and winning Silver Medals in the 500-Meter Recreational Division. Outstanding Job, Phantoms!
Additional photos and video clips of the Phantoms in action are posted here:
Phantom Dragons / Pink Phantoms – CDBF 2K19
On June 29, 2019, DRACO hosted a dragon boat race on Lake Arbor for Epic Experience, a non-profit organization that provides outdoor adventures for cancer patients and survivors. The event was well-attended, and everyone had a wonderful time.
More photos can be seen here: Epic Experience Dragon Boat Races
Members of DRACO’s Phantom Dragons / Pink Phantoms crew were honored to participate in Lutheran Medical Center’s BCS Pink Hat Tea again this year, an annual event for the benefit of newly diagnosed and long-term breast cancer survivors. This event is a wonderful opportunity to gain visibility and support for our breast cancer survivor dragon boat program, and to connect with prospective BCS paddlers!
Additional Photos of the event are posted here:
Congratulations to the Phantom Dragons / Pink Phantoms crew for another strong showing in their annual appearance at the Arizona Dragon Boat Festival, held March 30-31, 2K19. Several of our Pink Phantoms paddlers also competed on survivor crews in the BCS Division races and ceremony.
As always, this year’s Arizona Festival was a very competitive event. Check out the full Race Results
Additional photos of the event are posted here:
Phantom Dragons / Pink Phantoms – Arizona 2K19
DRACO is pleased to announce that it has been awarded a $4,500 Service Grant by the Cancer League of Colorado, in support of its BCS dragon boat program and related activities that benefit Colorado’s cancer survivor community.
Many thanks to the Cancer League of Colorado for your support!!!
Congratulations to the Phantom Dragons / Pink Phantoms, Consolation “B” Division Champions in the Rose Regatta held October 13, 2K18 in Henderson (Las Vegas). Pink Phantoms paddlers also participated in the special BCS races and ceremony.
This was a special event for the crew, who first raced in the Rose Regatta in 2009. That competition marked the first time for any Colorado crew to compete in an out-of-state dragon boat event.
Additional photos and video clips shot at the event are posted here:
Phantom Dragons / Pink Phantoms – Rose Regatta 2K18
On September 22, 2018, DRACO hosted the second annual dragon boat race on Lake Arbor for the Shining Stars Foundation kids and their families. The event was a great success, and everyone had a wonderful time.
Here’s a link to a Shining Stars newsletter, describing the event: Dragon Boat Races
More photos can be seen here: Shining Stars Dragon Boat Races
The event was so successful that planning is already underway for another Shining Stars dragon boat race next year!
Congratulations to the Phantom Dragons / Pink Phantoms crew for their outstanding performance in the 2K18 Colorado Springs International Dragon Boat Festival. The crew put together a series of outstanding races, capturing the Mixed “B” Division Grand Championship trophy.
After competing in the event, a number of our crew members took time to climb the challenging “Manitou Incline”. Great job, Phantoms!!!
Additional photos and video clips shot at the event are posted here:
Phantom Dragons / Pink Phantoms – Colorado Springs 2K18