Phantoms to Compete in Arizona Dragon Boat Festival March 26-27

After having all of their competitive events canceled for the past two years due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Phantom Dragons / Pink Phantoms crew finally have another race on their calendar.  The crew is registered to race in the Arizona Dragon Boat Festival, to be held March 26-27, 2K22. In all likelihood, several of our Pink Phantoms paddlers will also participate as part of survivor crews in the BCS Division races and ceremony.  Wish us luck!  SaveSaveSaveSave

Additional information concerning this event can be found at the following link:

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DRACO Paddlers Practice in OCs, Dragon Boats, Pool Simulator

Dragon Boating Events Canceled this Summer due to COVID-19; Practices Uninterrupted

This season’s dragon boat events were all canceled again due to the COVID-19 pandemic.  However, that didn’t stop us from practicing, initially by holding “socially-distanced” training sessions in outrigger canoes.  After we determined (via anonymous polling of our paddlers) that we could address COVID-19 concerns by requiring that everyone be fully vaccinated, we resumed our training in dragon boats.  At the conclusion of the summer practice season, we moved back inside, holding dragon boat pool simulator practices. 

Miscellaneous photos and video clips of our practices can be found at the following links:

 Outrigger Canoe Practices 2K21

Dragon Boat Practices 2K21

Dragon Boat Pool Simulator Practices 2K21

 

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Dragon Boat Gunwale Repairs

Much Needed Maintenance on Dragon Boat Gunwales Completed

Our dragon boats gunwales were badly in need of repair. We decided to try a novel approach – encasing them in PVC pipe to protect the existing wood structure, and hopefully provide a more maintenance-free surface moving forward. More photos of the project can be seen here:  Dragon Boat Gunwale Repair

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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DRACO Paddlers Practice in Outrigger Canoes

No Dragon Boating this Summer due to COVID-19 / Paddlers Trained in OCs

This season’s dragon boat events were all canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and appropriate social-distancing making training in the close quarters of dragon boats inadvisable.  Consequently, our summer training was restricted to one- and two-man Outrigger Canoes (OCs).  An album at the following link includes miscellaneous photos and video clips taken during our practices:  OC Practice Excerpts 2K20   

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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DRACO Hosts 4th Annual Shining Stars Dragon Boat Day

DRACO Hosts Shining Stars Dragon Boat Race

On September 26, 2020, DRACO hosted the fourth annual dragon boat day on Lake Arbor for the Shining Stars Foundation kids and their families.  Proper social-distancing was carefully observed, and the event proved to be a great success, and everyone had a wonderful time again this year.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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!

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COVID-19 Forces Pivot to OC Practices

DRACO Adapts Trailer to Haul Outrigger Canoes in Wake of COVID Outbreak

With the COVID-19 pandemic forcing the cancellation of this season’s dragon boat events, and appropriate social-distancing making training in the close quarters of dragon boats inadvisable, DRACO is gearing up to train in OCs (one and two-man outrigger canoes) this season.  To facilitate these practices, Head Coach / Team Captain Michael Boyd (Captain Bligh!) acquired a Yakima Trailer, and converted it to haul four boats, along w/ an inflatable dock.  Coupled with the capacity of his rooftop rack, a maximum of six boats can now be staged for safe practices.   

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

More photos of the trailer conversion can be seen here:  OC Trailer Conversion

 

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Phantoms Win Silver at Rose Regatta

Phantoms are 500-Meter “C” Division Silver Medalists at Rose Regatta!!!  

Congratulations to the Phantom Dragons / Pink Phantoms, 500-Meter “C” Division Silver Medalists at the Rose Regatta held October 12-13, 2K19 in Henderson (Las Vegas).  Pink Phantoms paddlers also participated in the special BCS races and ceremony.  

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Additional photos and video clips shot at the event are posted here:

Phantom Dragons / Pink Phantoms – Rose Regatta 2K19

 

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Phantoms – 2nd Place Finishers in Colorado Springs

Phantoms Place Second in Mixed “A” Consolation Division Finals!!!  

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!!! 

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Additional photos and video clips shot at the event are posted here:

Phantom Dragons / Pink Phantoms – Colorado Springs 2K19

 

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Phantoms Take Silver at CDBF 2K19

Great Phantoms Performance  – Silver Medals at CDBF 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! 

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Additional photos and video clips of the Phantoms in action are posted here:

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DRACO Hosts Dragon Boat Race for Epic Experience

DRACO Hosts Dragon Boat Race for Epic Experience

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

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