I am in my third year with Tellico Heat Dragon Boat Club in Tennessee.  I have participated in all the Festivals Tellico Heat attended, four or five per season. By October 4^th,  I will have participated in four others, including Chicago International.  I have attended two Pan Am Tampa camps and participated in the Festivals ending the week. This year I was on both 10- and 20- person boats. In early April, I attended the GWN 3-day camp and last year Tellico Heat hosted a mini-camp with instruction provided by Southeast Paddle Sports.com. I obtained a Level I coaching certification.  I took that course to better my skill set and this year worked with the Club’s new members and “fitness” [non-racer]. I have been focusing my technique as  ‘rocket’ specialist and leader in row 8; back or front is OK…wherever I can help! Port is my strong side, but am able to paddle starboard. I have raced in 10-person boats. So that there are no surprises….I do have grey hair, but am considered to be a strong paddler!

I have no experience 🙂 in paddling but I would love to learn and participate in a race in 2026. I do want to make sure I can commit to all the dates/times when posted ahead of time. Thanks.

I’m new to dragon boat racing, but I’ve always wanted to give it a try. I’m naturally pretty athletic and have been working on my rowing skills at the gym. So I’m excited to see how that translates on the water!

2 years experience in competitions in the philippines, knows basic and advanced paddling, and have experience pf core and paddlers workout.