Lighter paddlers have an advantage, and ladies are frequently included in even the most competitive crews. People with certain disabilities, for example visual, hearing or lower limb, are able to compete on an equal basis. Male and female paddlers of all ages and standards are welcome to try dragon boating with us. No previous experience is necessary. However, though capsizes are rare, paddlers must be able to swim 50m.
Individuals can join our training sessions at any time.
In the summer we train twice a week, on Tuesday evenings at 6.30pm and Sundays at 6.00pm. In the winter we train only on Sundays at 10.00am. Outings last about two hours. The boat or crew may be away at an event so contact us to confirm these times before coming along. We normally stop training for a few months over the winter to maintain the boat.