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Reducing waste at regattas

Ever wondered how much plastic and paper are wasted during outdoor events - much of which ultimately ends up in landfill or in the ocean. Enviro-conscious Tina has some tips.

Thu 16 Mar 2017

Pre-order your 2017/2018 Entertainment Membership today!

The CYSM Sea Dragons will once again be fundraising for the club through the sale of 2017/2018 Entertainment Memberships (book or digital version).

Mon 06 Mar 2017

Training camp ahead of Vic Champs

It was a long Saturday but well worth it. We had no blood but there certainly wasÂ sweat and some tears.Â

Sun 05 Mar 2017

A lot can happen in a year

Some words of encouragement from a first race season paddler.

Sat 04 Mar 2017

DBV Docklands Corporate and Community Cup win

Eric's corporate team, Karingal ESH GroupÂ Dragon Boat Team, dominate at inaugural DBV Docklands Corporate and Community Cup.

Sat 25 Feb 2017

Kai Lin regales his first regatta experience

A novice with only 7 weeks training under his belt, Kai Lin took to the water for his first taste of dragon boat racing at the Chinese New Year regatta. Read about his experience.

Sun 12 Feb 2017

Success at Chinese New Year Regatta 2017

For this year's CNY regatta, we headed down to the Maribrynong River, Footscray, fielding crews in the Premier Opens, Mixed and Womens 200m. An awesome team effort saw us place 3rd in all categories in a very competitive field.

Sun 12 Feb 2017

Rising to the skies like a Phoenix

Drone pilot and club videographer Eric flies again with Fei Mui

Sat 04 Feb 2017

Bagworld joins our list of supporters

BagworldÂ stocks a large range ofÂ quality genuine bags at great prices. As a new supporter, they are offering a special additional discount to all CYSM members.

Wed 01 Feb 2017

Falls Creek Regatta Update

Southern Storm looking for more paddlers for Falls Creek 'Mile High' Regatta!

Wed 11 Jan 2017

Sweeping 101

Great sweep workshop this afternoon with Shirleen Ho. The lesson learnt: Appreciate your club sweeps, they make it look easy!!

Sat 07 Jan 2017

2016 - A Year of Growth

A wrap up and some reflections for 2016 and what this new year has install for us as reported by co-captain Palmy.

Sun 01 Jan 2017

Enjoying some Xmas cheer

On a sunny Sunday afternoon, the CYSM Sea Dragons family and friends congregated at the Lucky Penny Cafe on Chapel St to enjoy some Christmas fun.

Sun 11 Dec 2016

DBV State Team Benchmarking Videos

Watch the demonstration videos as a guide for the exercises required for the DBV State Team benchmarking.

Wed 07 Dec 2016

Reflections from regatta first timers

A few words from some of our members experiencing competition for the first time at theÂ Ballarat Springfest regatta 2016. We think thatÂ they've been truly bitten by the dragon and are inducted converts to this sport that we all love!

Mon 28 Nov 2016

Ballarat Springfest Regatta 2016

The first official regatta of the race season provides some bling and a forecast of things to come.

Sun 27 Nov 2016

Fundraising from Entertainment Books

The CYSM Sea Dragons dragon boat club wishes to thank its supporters who purchased a 2016/17 Entertainment Book in book or digital format. We raised $325 as a result and this effort will go towards benefiting the running club from paying coaching fees to carrying out Open Day activities.

Mon 21 Nov 2016

CYSM Sea Dragons #paddlelife profile in support of #DAfestival

October is Breast Cancer Awareness month and provides an opportunity for us all to focus on breast cancer and its impact on those affected by the disease in our community. #paddlelife

Tue 04 Oct 2016

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