Life’s better outdoors
We race dragon boats very, very fast
What’s dragon boat racing?
Watch the video and explore our Getting Started page for more info.
Why join the Waterdragons?
Everything you need to know about the Waterdragons and why you should join us.
How do I join the Waterdragons?
For newbies and regular paddlers, info about membership options, fees and more.
Train in Nowra
Shoalhaven River
3 sessions per week: Paringa Park, Scenic Drive, Nowra, NSW, 2541.
- Monday: 5.30pm to 6.30pm (arrive 5pm).
- Wednesday: 5.30pm to 6.30pm (arrive 5pm).
- Saturday: 8.30am to 10am (arrive 8am).
Train in Sydney
Rozelle Bay
3 sessions per week: Rozelle Bay, 13 Chapman Rd, Annandale, NSW, 2038.
- Tuesday: 6.00pm to 8.30pm.
- Thursday: 6.00pm to 8.30pm.
- Saturday: 7.30am to 9.30am.
Social training
Cheaper than the gym. Friendlier, too. Get fit, while outdoors, among new mates.
Competitive training
Train to race. Race to win. Bragging rights this impressive only come with hard yakka.
FAQs
Explore our FAQs for answers to all your questions about the Waterdragons.
Getting started
Packed with useful information about dragon boating for first-time paddlers, our Getting Started page is a great place to start before you truly Get Started.
Highlights from our 2025-26 and 2024-25 seasons
2025 Aus Masters Games
Senior C [60+] Mixed, 1km, gold
2025 Aus Masters Games
Senior B [50+] Women, 200m, gold
2025 AusChamps
Senior B [50+] Women, 500m, silver
2025 Aus Masters Games
Senior B [50+], Mixed, 200m & 1km, gold
2025 AusChamps
Senior C [60+] Mixed, 2km, gold
2025 AusChamps
Senior B [50+] Women, 2km, gold
2025 Aus Masters Games
Senior B [50+] Opens, 200m, bronze
2025 Aurora Reps
Rob T, Rob S, Carol and Rosie
2025 AusChamps
Senior B [50+] Mixed, 2km, silver
2025 NSW State Championships
Senior B [50+] Open, 500m, gold
Our proudest achievement
All the newbies in our crews
2025-26 NSW Regatta Series
Bright, bold look for our crewbies
2024-25 NSW State Reps
Rob S, Kath O, Leanne, Rosie, Deb, Carol, Rob T and Peter R
2025 NSW Southern Region Reps
“Green Machine”
2024-25 NSW Southern Region Reps
Naomi, Wendy W, John and Lisa
Get your Dragon Pass
A Dragon Pass provides you with temporary club membership allowing you to train with us, for free, for your first few sessions. Email us for info on how you can get your Dragon Pass today.
Acknowledgement
We acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the lands and waterways on which we live, thrive and paddle. We recognise their continuing connection to land, sea, culture and community, and we pay our respects to Aboriginal Elders past, present and emerging.
We support these sporting organisations and initiatives
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