The Victorian Dragon Boat Association Inc. (which also trades as Dragon Boats Victoria) welcomes you to its website. We are the governing body for the fantastic sport known as Dragon Boat Racing in Victoria.
We run regular racing events, and have many diverse teams paddling in Victoria. Dragon boating is a sport that captivates its participants. It is also an event that showcases the preparedness of Australians to accept and enjoy a cultural activity that has its roots in ancient China and celebrates the many unique aspects of Chinese culture. Due to the nature of a team involving a large amount of people (22+!) its a sport with that involves many people of all ages and backgrounds.
Our premier event is the Melbourne International Dragon Boat Festival, an event we have held annually since 1985, which this year sees a return to the fantastic Yarra River.
In addition to competing in the Festival and various other events, teams train regularly on Melbourne’s magnificent waterways, enjoying some of Melbourne’s most spectacular views as they train.
Falls creek - photos and results
We've uploaded a selection of photos, and all the photos from the finish line to our photo album. Not all photos are the exact first place finish line photo, but the most interesting finish line photo from each race. Another great weekends racing was had by all, if you missed it, definately book yourself in for this next year!
Below is a short video of the last bit of CYSM performing one of the best pieces of entertainment of the day
Victorian State Coach announced as Asian Champs Australian team coach
AusDBF have just announced their selection of the coach to take train and lead the Australian teams at the upcoming Asian Dragon Boat Championships. Serge Cucsa (Victorian State coach) was the successful applicant, out a field of many. Serge has been coaching Dragon Boat teams for years, including currently coaching the Melbourne Flames, as well as recently becoming the Victorian State coach. More from Ausdbf president Kel Watt below:
AUSTRALIAN COACH AND SELECTION TIMETABLE FOR 2010 ASIAN CHAMPS ANNOUNCED
Victorian State Training is due to begin this Sunday (and every Sunday thereafter!)
We'd love to see all Victorian paddlers come down and experience paddling and training at a state level. Moving forward, those interested are encouraged to try out for the Victorian teams that will be selected to go the Dragon Boat National Champs in Adelaide this year. So come along and support your state!
These sessions focus on technique, as well as general fitness and strength. They are conducted under the guidance of the Victorian State Coach.
Falls Creek Competition
The Falls Creek Mile High Championship event is fast approaching. This is definitely one of the best events of the year, being set in the picturesque surrounds of Falls Creek.
It's a fun, social event, attracting many paddlers, and much partying afterwards. Its run over the weekend before Australia Day, so why not make it a long weekend and see what else Falls Creek has to offer over summer!
It was time to replace the old site with something new and fresh, with content and functionality you need. So take a look around, and see whats new, we have a few more things planned for the coming weeks so stay tuned. If theres anything you'd like to see on our site, feel free to contact us here
Victorian Corporate Challenge
A very successful Victorian Corporate Challenge was held on the 25th of november. Greate racing and fun was had by all, and the weather was perfect. The racing was close, with a number of teams getting signifcantly better with each race, the final winner on the day was the well drilled team from BECA, the "Bucaneers" . NAB also proved strong, taking out second place in racing staging in front of their building in docklands.
AusDBF have just announced their selection of the coach to take train and lead the Australian teams at the upcoming Asian Dragon Boat Championships. Serge Cucsa (Victorian State coach) was the successful applicant, out a field of many. Serge has been coaching Dragon Boat teams for years, including currently coaching the Melbourne Flames, as well as recently becoming the Victorian State coach. More from Ausdbf president Kel Watt below:
