Toronto Experience Dragon Boat Racing with GWN Dragon Boat
So you want to try dragon boat racing this summer, but are unsure where to begin. Rounding up twenty friends and co-workers can be like herding cats—er, dragons. That’s exactly why we created a recreational program within Toronto, to help get you on the water this summer.
There are two Experience Dragon Boat Racing Program options available: Train & Race Package and Race Ready Package.
Train & Race Package
Program Details
The Experience Dragon Boat Train & Race package is a five-week program leading up to the GWN Sport Regatta. One 1hr practice is held per week, making it the perfect opportunity to try out the sport without having to commit too much of your time. We supply you with all the equipment needed (i.e. boats, paddles, and lifejackets) – all you have to do is show up in clothes that can get wet!
Along with the five-week program, you'll also get the chance to compete in the GWN Sport Regatta with the rest of the people in the program. Dragon boating is a great way to meet new people and this program can make you some lifelong friends.
What you get:
- 5 weeks of practices with certified coaches
- All equipment provided (boats, paddles, lifejackets)
- Entry to the GWN Sport Regatta along with the other program members
- Team shirt for the festival
- Team tent in the Athletes' Village at the festival
Race Ready Package
Program Details
Great for locals who want to knock off some rust before the GWN Sport Regatta, or for paddlers who love to travel and want to join a team.
What you get:
- 1 practice with a certified coach the week leading up to the GWN Sport Regatta
- All equipment provided (boats, paddles, lifejackets)
- Entry to the GWN Sport Regatta along with the other program members
- Team shirt for the festival
- Team tent in the Athletes' Village at the festival
Registration fees
Train & Race: Toronto East-End Closed
Location: Balmy Beach Canoe Club | Practice Times: Wednesday - 7pm-8pm (June 8th, 2022 - July 6th, 2022)
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CA$150.00
Train & Race: Toronto West-End Closed
Location: Sunnyside Paddling Club | Practice Times: Monday - 6:30pm-7:30pm (June 6th - July 4th)
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CA$150.00
Train & Race: Mississauga Closed
Location: Mississauga Canoe Club | Practice Times: Tuesday - 6pm-7pm (June 7th - July 5th)
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CA$150.00
Race Ready: GWN Sport Regatta Closed
Location: Marilyn Bell Park | Practice Time: 6:00PM - 7:00PM (Friday, July 8th)
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CA$85.00
Practice Locations
Toronto East-End Location: Balmy Beach Canoe Club (10 Ashbridges Bay Park Road, Toronto, ON)
Practice Times: Wednesdays, 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Practice Dates: June 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th, and July 6th
Toronto West-End Location*: Sunnyside Paddling Club (1755 Lake Shore Blvd. W, Toronto, ON)
Practice Times: Mondays, 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Practice Dates: June 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th, and July 4th
- Regular Team
- All Cancer Paddler (ACP) Team (participants of all genders and ages who are survivors of any type of cancer)
Mississauga Location: Mississauga Canoe Club (31 Front St., Mississauga, ON)
Practice Times: Tuesdays, 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Practice Dates: June 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th, and July 5th
Race Ready Location: Marilyn Bell Park (1059 Lakeshore Blvd. W, Toronto, ON)
Practice Time: 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Practice Date: Friday July 8th
Contact information
- Event contact
- Event Organizer
- info@gwnevents.com
- Phone
- +1 416-962-8899
- Website
- Visit website
