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Dragons Afloat Bendigo

New Paddlers

Thinking about taking up dragon boat paddling?

New paddlers are always welcome at our club regardless of experience, gender or fitness. 

You can join for one month with a Dragon Pass FREE of charge so you can get a feel for the sport and a taste of what our club is like, or contact us and we will work out how and when we can help to get you started.

Coaching

We have a coaching team made up of qualified coaches.

What we provide

  • Dragon Boat

  • Paddle

  • PFD (a personal floatation device which is similar to a life jacket)

  • Coaching

What you need to bring

  • Clothes that are comfortable to paddle in -  hat, shorts, a t-shirt, and runners or closed in toe, non slip footwear 
    (no heavy boots or thongs)

  • Thermals, spray jacket and paddling gloves (Autumn/Winter)

  • A water bottle.

  • Sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat

  • A desire to have a bit of fun.

Training times

Training is held once a week in the colder months, on Saturday morning. A second session is added when the weather warms up and is usually a weekday afternoon/evening (TBA) 

  • Saturday 8:15 am  to 10:30 am

New paddlers will need a Dragon Pass and be at the Lake by 8.15am on Saturday to be fitted with a paddle and PFD. Please do contact us in advance if you intend to drop in so we can keep an eye out for you.

Location and Parking: 

We meet at the pontoon in front of the Bendigo Rowing Club off Weeroona Road. Parking is free

Lake Weeroona https://maps.app.goo.gl/UGWA9TsdnEoaSz4E8

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