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  • Registration is NOW OPEN! 
Don’t miss your shot at levelling up at the 2026 GWN Florida Training Camp!

Train with top coaches
Learn new skills & push your limits
Develop your edge under the Florida sun ☀️🏝️

And the grand finale? Back by popular demand 👉 cap off camp by racing at the Sarasota International Dragon Boat Festival 🐉🚣‍♀️💨

Details:
📅 Classic Full Week Camp: April 12th - 18th - $445 before Nov. 30
📅 Accelerated Camp: April 10th - 12th - $320 before Nov. 30
📅 9-Day Camp: April 10th - 18th - $640 before Nov 30

✅ Multiple paddling sessions daily
✅ Daily conditioning sessions
✅ Daily video analysis
✅ Individual help
✅ Additional daily group sessions
✅ Camp dri-fit top
✅ Progressive time trials
✅ Camp-sponsored socials

#gwn #gwndragonboat #mldb #paddling #dragonboat #dragonboatracing #paddle #dragonboatpaddling #watersports #DragonBoatRace #DragonBoating #DragonBoatFestival #PaddleLife #DragonBoatTeam #DragonBoatCommunity #DragonBoatPaddling #DragonBoatPractice #DragonBoatTraining #PaddleEveryday #PaddleHard #watersports
  • Shout out to Needham DBS, committed to building community and proud to support the Kansas City Dragon Boat Festival. Thank you for your commitment to the festival and dragon boating in Kansas City.
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See you Saturday at Shawnee Mission Park.
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@kcpinkwarriors #gwn #gwndragonboat #mldb #paddling #dragonboat #dragonboatracing #paddle #dragonboatpaddling #watersports #DragonBoatRace #DragonBoating #DragonBoatFestival #PaddleLife #DragonBoatTeam #DragonBoatCommunity #DragonBoatPaddling #DragonBoatPractice #DragonBoatTraining #PaddleEveryday #PaddleHard #watersports #kansascity #kcsport
  • Kansas City, it’s your time to paddle! Dragon boat racing makes its thrilling return for year two. Join us and the @kcpinkwarriors at Shawnee Mission Park this Saturday for an unforgettable day of culture, community, and high-adrenaline competition. Don’t miss out—see you at the starting line!
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#gwn #gwndragonboat #mldb #paddling #dragonboat #dragonboatracing #paddle #dragonboatpaddling #watersports #DragonBoatRace #DragonBoating #DragonBoatFestival #PaddleLife #DragonBoatTeam #DragonBoatCommunity #DragonBoatPaddling #DragonBoatPractice #DragonBoatTraining #PaddleEveryday #PaddleHard #watersports
  • Blasting off with 200s at the Mercer County Dragon Boat Festival and Eastern Region Dragon Boat Association Championships.
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#dragonboat #dragon #dragonboatfestival #paddle @usdragonboat #dragonboatfestival #dragonboats #dragonboatlife
  • Excited to share that the Orlando Youth & Community Trust is the official charity of the Orlando International Dragon Boat Festival.
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The Orlando Community & Youth Trust, Inc. is a non-profit organization that was created in 1994 to leverage public and private funds to support and enhance Orlando’s programs, services and facilities in partnership with the city’s Families, Parks, and Recreation (FPR) Department. This includes the Dueling Dragons of Orlando!
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Let's use dragon boat for good and if you are able, please consider making a donation.
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https://www.orlandotrust.org/Home/Dueling-Dragons-of-Orlando
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@duelingdragonsoforlando #gwn #gwndragonboat #mldb #paddling #dragonboat #dragonboatracing #paddle #dragonboatpaddling #watersports #DragonBoatRace #DragonBoating #DragonBoatFestival #PaddleLife #DragonBoatTeam #DragonBoatCommunity #DragonBoatPaddling #DragonBoatPractice #DragonBoatTraining #PaddleEveryday #PaddleHard #watersports #orlando
  • Princeton, are you ready? The quest for ERDBA Championship glory kicks off this weekend—get set for high-stakes battles and unforgettable moments on the water. Join us and cheer on your favorite teams!
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#gwn #gwndragonboat #mldb #paddling #dragonboat #dragonboatracing #paddle #dragonboatpaddling #watersports #DragonBoatRace #DragonBoating #DragonBoatFestival #PaddleLife #DragonBoatTeam #DragonBoatCommunity #DragonBoatPaddling #DragonBoatPractice #DragonBoatTraining #PaddleEveryday #PaddleHard #watersports
  • Congratulations to all for a fantastic weekend of racing.
🥇 True North Leviathan Black
🥈 Shockwave DBC
🥉 Water Vipers Masters powered by Afterburn Fitness
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#gwn #dragonboat #dragonboatfestival #mldb @tnpc.leviathan @shockwave.dbc @afterburnto @watervipers @mofosdb #paddlesup #dragonboatlife
  • It is going to be an epic day at the @timhortons GWN Dragon Boat Challenge.
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#toronto #dragonboat #dragonboatfestival #dragonboatlife #gwn #gwndragonboat #idbf #paddle #majorleaguedragonboat @afterburnto @agakhan.foundation @leftfieldbrewery #dragonboats #torontowaterfront
  • Close up from today’s racing.
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@timhortons GWN Dragon Boat Challenge.
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#dragonboat #paddling #gwn #mldb #dragonboatracing #dragonboatfestival
  • Ready to make a difference? Join us and @timhortons in championing brighter futures—your donation to Tim Hortons Foundation Camps helps empower youth from low-income communities. We're proud to stand with @timscamps as the official charitable partner of the Tim Hortons GWN Dragon Boat Challenge. Give today and fuel the next generation of leaders!
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Give today at: https://tinyurl.com/gwnctims
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#gwn #gwndragonboat #mldb #paddling #dragonboat #dragonboatracing #paddle #dragonboatpaddling #watersports #DragonBoatRace #DragonBoating #DragonBoatFestival #PaddleLife #DragonBoatTeam #DragonBoatCommunity #DragonBoatPaddling #DragonBoatPractice #DragonBoatTraining #PaddleEveryday #PaddleHard #watersports #timscamps #timhortons
  • The season is not over! Pumped to see so many paddlers on the water this month. We hope this video gives you the same happy vibes as it gives us.
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See you in Toronto, Mercer, Kansas City, Stratford and Port Jefferson over the next three weeks.
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#gwn #gwndragonboat #mldb #paddling #dragonboat #dragonboatracing #paddle #dragonboatpaddling #watersports #DragonBoatRace #DragonBoating #DragonBoatFestival #PaddleLife #DragonBoatTeam #DragonBoatCommunity #DragonBoatPaddling #DragonBoatPractice #DragonBoatTraining #PaddleEveryday #PaddleHard #watersports
  • Lot's to do and check out for the entire family at the @timhortons GWN Dragon Boat Challenge this weekend. Hear are just some of the highlights beyond the fierce racing on the water. See you this weekend!
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@aga-khan-foundation-canada @thehotkarls @afterburnto #gwn #gwndragonboat #mldb #paddling #dragonboat #dragonboatracing #paddle #dragonboatpaddling #watersports #DragonBoatRace #DragonBoating #DragonBoatFestival #PaddleLife #DragonBoatTeam #DragonBoatCommunity #DragonBoatPaddling #DragonBoatPractice #DragonBoatTraining #PaddleEveryday #PaddleHard #watersports #thingstodotoronto
Registration is NOW OPEN! Don’t miss your shot at levelling up at the 2026 GWN Florida Training Camp! Train with top coaches Learn new skills & push your limits Develop your edge under the Florida sun ☀️🏝️ And the grand finale? Back by popular demand 👉 cap off camp by racing at the Sarasota International Dragon Boat Festival 🐉🚣‍♀️💨 Details: 📅 Classic Full Week Camp: April 12th - 18th - $445 before Nov. 30 📅 Accelerated Camp: April 10th - 12th - $320 before Nov. 30 📅 9-Day Camp: April 10th - 18th - $640 before Nov 30 ✅ Multiple paddling sessions daily ✅ Daily conditioning sessions ✅ Daily video analysis ✅ Individual help ✅ Additional daily group sessions ✅ Camp dri-fit top ✅ Progressive time trials ✅ Camp-sponsored socials #gwn #gwndragonboat #mldb #paddling #dragonboat #dragonboatracing #paddle #dragonboatpaddling #watersports #DragonBoatRace #DragonBoating #DragonBoatFestival #PaddleLife #DragonBoatTeam #DragonBoatCommunity #DragonBoatPaddling #DragonBoatPractice #DragonBoatTraining #PaddleEveryday #PaddleHard #watersports
1 day ago
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1/12
Shout out to Needham DBS, committed to building community and proud to support the Kansas City Dragon Boat Festival. Thank you for your commitment to the festival and dragon boating in Kansas City.
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See you Saturday at Shawnee Mission Park.
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@kcpinkwarriors #gwn #gwndragonboat #mldb #paddling #dragonboat #dragonboatracing #paddle #dragonboatpaddling #watersports #DragonBoatRace #DragonBoating #DragonBoatFestival #PaddleLife #DragonBoatTeam #DragonBoatCommunity #DragonBoatPaddling #DragonBoatPractice #DragonBoatTraining #PaddleEveryday #PaddleHard #watersports #kansascity #kcsport
Shout out to Needham DBS, committed to building community and proud to support the Kansas City Dragon Boat Festival. Thank you for your commitment to the festival and dragon boating in Kansas City. . See you Saturday at Shawnee Mission Park. . @kcpinkwarriors #gwn #gwndragonboat #mldb #paddling #dragonboat #dragonboatracing #paddle #dragonboatpaddling #watersports #DragonBoatRace #DragonBoating #DragonBoatFestival #PaddleLife #DragonBoatTeam #DragonBoatCommunity #DragonBoatPaddling #DragonBoatPractice #DragonBoatTraining #PaddleEveryday #PaddleHard #watersports #kansascity #kcsport
2 days ago
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2/12
Kansas City, it’s your time to paddle! Dragon boat racing makes its thrilling return for year two. Join us and the @kcpinkwarriors at Shawnee Mission Park this Saturday for an unforgettable day of culture, community, and high-adrenaline competition. Don’t miss out—see you at the starting line!
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#gwn #gwndragonboat #mldb #paddling #dragonboat #dragonboatracing #paddle #dragonboatpaddling #watersports #DragonBoatRace #DragonBoating #DragonBoatFestival #PaddleLife #DragonBoatTeam #DragonBoatCommunity #DragonBoatPaddling #DragonBoatPractice #DragonBoatTraining #PaddleEveryday #PaddleHard #watersports
Kansas City, it’s your time to paddle! Dragon boat racing makes its thrilling return for year two. Join us and the @kcpinkwarriors at Shawnee Mission Park this Saturday for an unforgettable day of culture, community, and high-adrenaline competition. Don’t miss out—see you at the starting line! . #gwn #gwndragonboat #mldb #paddling #dragonboat #dragonboatracing #paddle #dragonboatpaddling #watersports #DragonBoatRace #DragonBoating #DragonBoatFestival #PaddleLife #DragonBoatTeam #DragonBoatCommunity #DragonBoatPaddling #DragonBoatPractice #DragonBoatTraining #PaddleEveryday #PaddleHard #watersports
3 days ago
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3/12
Blasting off with 200s at the Mercer County Dragon Boat Festival and Eastern Region Dragon Boat Association Championships.
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#dragonboat #dragon #dragonboatfestival #paddle @usdragonboat #dragonboatfestival #dragonboats #dragonboatlife
Blasting off with 200s at the Mercer County Dragon Boat Festival and Eastern Region Dragon Boat Association Championships. . . #dragonboat #dragon #dragonboatfestival #paddle @usdragonboat #dragonboatfestival #dragonboats #dragonboatlife
2 weeks ago
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4/12
Excited to share that the Orlando Youth & Community Trust is the official charity of the Orlando International Dragon Boat Festival.
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The Orlando Community & Youth Trust, Inc. is a non-profit organization that was created in 1994 to leverage public and private funds to support and enhance Orlando’s programs, services and facilities in partnership with the city’s Families, Parks, and Recreation (FPR) Department. This includes the Dueling Dragons of Orlando!
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Let's use dragon boat for good and if you are able, please consider making a donation.
.
https://www.orlandotrust.org/Home/Dueling-Dragons-of-Orlando
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@duelingdragonsoforlando #gwn #gwndragonboat #mldb #paddling #dragonboat #dragonboatracing #paddle #dragonboatpaddling #watersports #DragonBoatRace #DragonBoating #DragonBoatFestival #PaddleLife #DragonBoatTeam #DragonBoatCommunity #DragonBoatPaddling #DragonBoatPractice #DragonBoatTraining #PaddleEveryday #PaddleHard #watersports #orlando
Excited to share that the Orlando Youth & Community Trust is the official charity of the Orlando International Dragon Boat Festival. . The Orlando Community & Youth Trust, Inc. is a non-profit organization that was created in 1994 to leverage public and private funds to support and enhance Orlando’s programs, services and facilities in partnership with the city’s Families, Parks, and Recreation (FPR) Department. This includes the Dueling Dragons of Orlando! . Let's use dragon boat for good and if you are able, please consider making a donation. . https://www.orlandotrust.org/Home/Dueling-Dragons-of-Orlando . @duelingdragonsoforlando #gwn #gwndragonboat #mldb #paddling #dragonboat #dragonboatracing #paddle #dragonboatpaddling #watersports #DragonBoatRace #DragonBoating #DragonBoatFestival #PaddleLife #DragonBoatTeam #DragonBoatCommunity #DragonBoatPaddling #DragonBoatPractice #DragonBoatTraining #PaddleEveryday #PaddleHard #watersports #orlando
2 weeks ago
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5/12
Princeton, are you ready? The quest for ERDBA Championship glory kicks off this weekend—get set for high-stakes battles and unforgettable moments on the water. Join us and cheer on your favorite teams!
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#gwn #gwndragonboat #mldb #paddling #dragonboat #dragonboatracing #paddle #dragonboatpaddling #watersports #DragonBoatRace #DragonBoating #DragonBoatFestival #PaddleLife #DragonBoatTeam #DragonBoatCommunity #DragonBoatPaddling #DragonBoatPractice #DragonBoatTraining #PaddleEveryday #PaddleHard #watersports
Princeton, are you ready? The quest for ERDBA Championship glory kicks off this weekend—get set for high-stakes battles and unforgettable moments on the water. Join us and cheer on your favorite teams! . . #gwn #gwndragonboat #mldb #paddling #dragonboat #dragonboatracing #paddle #dragonboatpaddling #watersports #DragonBoatRace #DragonBoating #DragonBoatFestival #PaddleLife #DragonBoatTeam #DragonBoatCommunity #DragonBoatPaddling #DragonBoatPractice #DragonBoatTraining #PaddleEveryday #PaddleHard #watersports
2 weeks ago
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6/12
Congratulations to all for a fantastic weekend of racing. 🥇 True North Leviathan Black 🥈 Shockwave DBC 🥉 Water Vipers Masters powered by Afterburn Fitness . #gwn #dragonboat #dragonboatfestival #mldb @tnpc.leviathan @shockwave.dbc @afterburnto @watervipers @mofosdb #paddlesup #dragonboatlife
3 weeks ago
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7/12
It is going to be an epic day at the @timhortons GWN Dragon Boat Challenge.
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#toronto #dragonboat #dragonboatfestival #dragonboatlife #gwn #gwndragonboat #idbf #paddle #majorleaguedragonboat @afterburnto @agakhan.foundation @leftfieldbrewery #dragonboats #torontowaterfront
It is going to be an epic day at the @timhortons GWN Dragon Boat Challenge. . #toronto #dragonboat #dragonboatfestival #dragonboatlife #gwn #gwndragonboat #idbf #paddle #majorleaguedragonboat @afterburnto @agakhan.foundation @leftfieldbrewery #dragonboats #torontowaterfront
3 weeks ago
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8/12
Close up from today’s racing. . @timhortons GWN Dragon Boat Challenge. . #dragonboat #paddling #gwn #mldb #dragonboatracing #dragonboatfestival
3 weeks ago
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9/12
Ready to make a difference? Join us and @timhortons in championing brighter futures—your donation to Tim Hortons Foundation Camps helps empower youth from low-income communities. We're proud to stand with @timscamps as the official charitable partner of the Tim Hortons GWN Dragon Boat Challenge. Give today and fuel the next generation of leaders!
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Give today at: https://tinyurl.com/gwnctims
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#gwn #gwndragonboat #mldb #paddling #dragonboat #dragonboatracing #paddle #dragonboatpaddling #watersports #DragonBoatRace #DragonBoating #DragonBoatFestival #PaddleLife #DragonBoatTeam #DragonBoatCommunity #DragonBoatPaddling #DragonBoatPractice #DragonBoatTraining #PaddleEveryday #PaddleHard #watersports #timscamps #timhortons
Ready to make a difference? Join us and @timhortons in championing brighter futures—your donation to Tim Hortons Foundation Camps helps empower youth from low-income communities. We're proud to stand with @timscamps as the official charitable partner of the Tim Hortons GWN Dragon Boat Challenge. Give today and fuel the next generation of leaders! . Give today at: https://tinyurl.com/gwnctims . . #gwn #gwndragonboat #mldb #paddling #dragonboat #dragonboatracing #paddle #dragonboatpaddling #watersports #DragonBoatRace #DragonBoating #DragonBoatFestival #PaddleLife #DragonBoatTeam #DragonBoatCommunity #DragonBoatPaddling #DragonBoatPractice #DragonBoatTraining #PaddleEveryday #PaddleHard #watersports #timscamps #timhortons
3 weeks ago
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10/12
The season is not over! Pumped to see so many paddlers on the water this month. We hope this video gives you the same happy vibes as it gives us. . See you in Toronto, Mercer, Kansas City, Stratford and Port Jefferson over the next three weeks. . #gwn #gwndragonboat #mldb #paddling #dragonboat #dragonboatracing #paddle #dragonboatpaddling #watersports #DragonBoatRace #DragonBoating #DragonBoatFestival #PaddleLife #DragonBoatTeam #DragonBoatCommunity #DragonBoatPaddling #DragonBoatPractice #DragonBoatTraining #PaddleEveryday #PaddleHard #watersports
3 weeks ago
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11/12
Lot's to do and check out for the entire family at the @timhortons GWN Dragon Boat Challenge this weekend. Hear are just some of the highlights beyond the fierce racing on the water. See you this weekend!
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@aga-khan-foundation-canada @thehotkarls @afterburnto #gwn #gwndragonboat #mldb #paddling #dragonboat #dragonboatracing #paddle #dragonboatpaddling #watersports #DragonBoatRace #DragonBoating #DragonBoatFestival #PaddleLife #DragonBoatTeam #DragonBoatCommunity #DragonBoatPaddling #DragonBoatPractice #DragonBoatTraining #PaddleEveryday #PaddleHard #watersports #thingstodotoronto
Lot's to do and check out for the entire family at the @timhortons GWN Dragon Boat Challenge this weekend. Hear are just some of the highlights beyond the fierce racing on the water. See you this weekend!
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@aga-khan-foundation-canada @thehotkarls @afterburnto #gwn #gwndragonboat #mldb #paddling #dragonboat #dragonboatracing #paddle #dragonboatpaddling #watersports #DragonBoatRace #DragonBoating #DragonBoatFestival #PaddleLife #DragonBoatTeam #DragonBoatCommunity #DragonBoatPaddling #DragonBoatPractice #DragonBoatTraining #PaddleEveryday #PaddleHard #watersports #thingstodotoronto
Lot's to do and check out for the entire family at the @timhortons GWN Dragon Boat Challenge this weekend. Hear are just some of the highlights beyond the fierce racing on the water. See you this weekend!
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@aga-khan-foundation-canada @thehotkarls @afterburnto #gwn #gwndragonboat #mldb #paddling #dragonboat #dragonboatracing #paddle #dragonboatpaddling #watersports #DragonBoatRace #DragonBoating #DragonBoatFestival #PaddleLife #DragonBoatTeam #DragonBoatCommunity #DragonBoatPaddling #DragonBoatPractice #DragonBoatTraining #PaddleEveryday #PaddleHard #watersports #thingstodotoronto
Lot's to do and check out for the entire family at the @timhortons GWN Dragon Boat Challenge this weekend. Hear are just some of the highlights beyond the fierce racing on the water. See you this weekend!
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@aga-khan-foundation-canada @thehotkarls @afterburnto #gwn #gwndragonboat #mldb #paddling #dragonboat #dragonboatracing #paddle #dragonboatpaddling #watersports #DragonBoatRace #DragonBoating #DragonBoatFestival #PaddleLife #DragonBoatTeam #DragonBoatCommunity #DragonBoatPaddling #DragonBoatPractice #DragonBoatTraining #PaddleEveryday #PaddleHard #watersports #thingstodotoronto
Lot's to do and check out for the entire family at the @timhortons GWN Dragon Boat Challenge this weekend. Hear are just some of the highlights beyond the fierce racing on the water. See you this weekend!
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@aga-khan-foundation-canada @thehotkarls @afterburnto #gwn #gwndragonboat #mldb #paddling #dragonboat #dragonboatracing #paddle #dragonboatpaddling #watersports #DragonBoatRace #DragonBoating #DragonBoatFestival #PaddleLife #DragonBoatTeam #DragonBoatCommunity #DragonBoatPaddling #DragonBoatPractice #DragonBoatTraining #PaddleEveryday #PaddleHard #watersports #thingstodotoronto
Lot's to do and check out for the entire family at the @timhortons GWN Dragon Boat Challenge this weekend. Hear are just some of the highlights beyond the fierce racing on the water. See you this weekend!
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@aga-khan-foundation-canada @thehotkarls @afterburnto #gwn #gwndragonboat #mldb #paddling #dragonboat #dragonboatracing #paddle #dragonboatpaddling #watersports #DragonBoatRace #DragonBoating #DragonBoatFestival #PaddleLife #DragonBoatTeam #DragonBoatCommunity #DragonBoatPaddling #DragonBoatPractice #DragonBoatTraining #PaddleEveryday #PaddleHard #watersports #thingstodotoronto
Lot's to do and check out for the entire family at the @timhortons GWN Dragon Boat Challenge this weekend. Hear are just some of the highlights beyond the fierce racing on the water. See you this weekend! . @aga-khan-foundation-canada @thehotkarls @afterburnto #gwn #gwndragonboat #mldb #paddling #dragonboat #dragonboatracing #paddle #dragonboatpaddling #watersports #DragonBoatRace #DragonBoating #DragonBoatFestival #PaddleLife #DragonBoatTeam #DragonBoatCommunity #DragonBoatPaddling #DragonBoatPractice #DragonBoatTraining #PaddleEveryday #PaddleHard #watersports #thingstodotoronto
3 weeks ago
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12/12