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Herricane Winds - A Force of Nature and Nurture!


Established in 2001 by a group of energetic teachers interested in trying something new, Herricane Winds has become a force to be reckoned with - both on the water and in fundraising!


Buoyed by the shared fun and experiences over the years with our current and alumni Winds, our fellow paddlers, and the Ottawa Dragon Boat Community, we are thrilled to be back for our 26th season, once again, committed to friendship, fun, fitness, and fundraising!


Passion, Persistence, and Power" is our mantra this year...both on the water and in our efforts to raise funds for programs that help children and families in our community.


We are so grateful for YOU, our amazing supporters!!! Your interest, encouragement and fundraising support of our crew is so appreciated! Your generous donations to Herricane Winds over the years have helped raise over $165000 for the Ottawa Dragon Boat Festival annual charities!  We thank you all for your support!!! 


We hope we can count on you, again this year, to raise funds for the following charities: 

Boys and Girls Club of Ottawa (Walk This Way program), 

   Nutrition Blocs(Hot Breakfast/Summer Nutrition Program)

      The Partage Vanier Food Bank

          Roger Neilson Children’s Hospice 

              (Young Grievers Camp), and

 Tim Hortons Foundation Camps(Quyon).  


We invite you to come cheer on all the paddlers at the Ottawa Dragon Boat Festival, June 20 and 21 at Mooney's Bay Park!


Here’s to another great year on the water!

Paddles UP!  Take it Away!!!


With Appreciation,

Herricane Winds

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Recent donors

Donation date Donor name Donation amount
Jun 04 Aggie So wonderful to see the Hurricane Winds still going strong after 26 years. You ladies rock. Undisclosed amount
Jun 04 Louise Howe CA$27.80
Jun 04 C. Mark Cosenzo CA$54.63
Jun 04 Shelly Samson Good luck Herricane Winds! CA$27.80
Jun 04 Millie and Maria Crosby CA$54.63
Jun 04 Meg Myers Herrican Winds Paddle hard and have a blast with the Herrican Winds! CA$54.63
Jun 04 Laura Dorris Paddles up Herricane Winds to make a big splash in your 26th year on the water. You continue to excell and support great causes! CA$54.63
Jun 03 Sue and Paul Martin/Bush Go Karen Go! CA$161.98
Jun 03 Zoë Jones Goooooooo SPORTS! CA$50.00
Jun 03 Norma Thanks Eileen CA$108.31