Dragons Abreast Central Coast Inc. is offering breast cancer survivors a warm welcome to Come & Try dragon boat paddling

WHEN: 16th February 2025, 9:30 - 11am. Please arrive a few minutes early to be ready for a 9:30 start

WHERE: Budgewoi Lake - 20 Peel Street Toukley, adjacent to Toukley Marine Rescue Building

ABOUT THE SESSION: Participants can expect information about dragon boat paddling and membership with our group, on-land instruction on sweep calls and practice of basic paddling technique, warm-up exercises, approximately half an hour in the boat paddling with our experienced members and overseen by our qualified coaches.
We’ll wrap up by warming down and having chat over morning tea (gold coin donation for morning tea).

WHAT WE'LL PROVIDE: We’ll provide all equipment, coaching, morning tea.

WHAT TO BRING/WEAR: Water, hat, sunscreen, and aqua shoes - wear old comfortable clothes

ABOUT US: Dragons' Abreast Central Coast is affiliated to Dragons Abreast Australia https://dragonsabreast.com.au/.... We are a group of breast cancer survivors who participate in the sport of dragon boat paddling. Our members are at all stages of recovery from breast cancer, and all levels of fitness.

ABOUT DRAGON BOAT PADDLING: Dragon Boat Paddling is a team sport with a maximum crew of 20 people. A specific synchronised paddling technique is used and a sweep steers the boat. Dragon boat paddling promotes upper body movement and boosts lymphatic flow so it can helpful to manage symptoms following breast cancer treatment. It’s also great fun and very social, and builds overall fitness. No experience is necessary and dragon boating is suitable for people with all levels of fitness.

WHAT ELSE: If you want to continue with our group we’ll help you apply for a ‘Dragon Pass’ so that you can learn to paddle at no cost for up to 28 days before you formally join and pay annual registration costs. We'll help you navigate the membership process.

A support person is welcome to accompany you for this session