News

Return to paddling after COVID-19 lockdown

It was all smiles and thumbs up from the Dragons Abreast Canberra crew for our first Saturday morning paddle after coming out of our Canberra COVID-19 lockdown.

Sat 16 Oct 2021

Presentation of Dragon Spirit Award for 2021

Coordinator Julie Chynoweth awarded the Dragon Spirit Award for 2021 from one of the joint 2020 recipients Jeannie Cotterell on 10 October 2021, after the announcement at the AGM, 9 October 2021. Photo credit: Garry Chynoweth.

Sun 10 Oct 2021

AGM held 9 October 2021

Dragons Abreast Canberra held their AGM via Zoom today and elected the Committee to take us forward for 2021-2022. Many thanks to all the Outgoing Committee members and welcome to the new Committee.

Sat 09 Oct 2021

September 2021 issue of Abreast of the News Dragons Abreast Canberra

Out now Issue 78 September 2021 of Abreast of the News Dragons Abreast Canberra. Some great articles including some very creative contributions by members during our lockdown. Thanks to all contributors and Kerrie Griffin Newsletter Coordinator.

Sun 12 Sep 2021

Celebrating our new club beanie

We have had numerous paddles during our Autumn and Winter paddles where we have celebrated wearing our new club fashion accessory the "GoAnna beanie". Thanks to Clare Purcell for organising this to go with our club uniforms.

Sun 11 Jul 2021

Winter paddling from Grevillea Park

Winter paddling from our new home at Grevillea Park to explore the Kingston precinct.

Sat 10 Jul 2021

GoAnna1 is gifted to Beechworth Golden Serpents Dragon Boat Club in Victoria

After months of searching for a new home, we are delighted that GoAnna1 will be going to Beechworth, Victoria.

Sun 04 Jul 2021

May issue of Abreast of the News Dragons Abreast Canberra for 2021

Out now Issue 77 May 2021 of Abreast of the News Dragons Abreast Canberra.

Fri 21 May 2021

Mother’s Day Classic (MDC), 9 May 2021

On 9 May 2021, DA Canberra enjoyed paddling to Rond Place Mother’s Day Classic (MDC) to cheer on the walkers/runners around Central Basin. Kath and Kim (aka Kathy Hayes and Wendy Ceravolo) joined us and shared the drumming.

Sun 09 May 2021

GoAnna’s Gathering Let’s Go Tropical! 2 May 2021

GoAnna’s Gathering Let’s Go Tropical! 2 May 2021.

Sun 02 May 2021

DA Canberra paddling historic GoAnna 1(2006) from Lotus Bay to Grevillea Park, 24 April 2021

DA Canberra paddling historic GoAnna I (2006) from Lotus Bay to Grevillea Park, the new home of dragon boating in the ACT 24 April 2021.

Sat 24 Apr 2021

Coaches present Narelle Powers Coaching Award, 10 April 2021

Megan Davis and Amanda Ferris were presented with the Narelle Powers Coaching Award by Lucy Cheetham and Donna Lennon (coaches), with Julie Chynoweth (Coordinator), 10 April 2021. Congratulations ladies and well deserved.

Sat 10 Apr 2021

BCNA update presentation at the inaugural Parliamentary Women's Health Issues forum

Jodie Lydecker's fantastic speech from the BCNA update presentation at the inaugural Parliamentary Women's Health Issues forum on Wednesday 24 March 2021 at Parliament House.

Thu 25 Mar 2021

Launch of the Parliamentary Friends of Women’s Health

Breast Cancer Network Australia (BCNA) was invited to Canberra to speak at the launch of the Parliamentary Friends of Women’s Health, co-chaired by Lucy Wicks MP and BCNA member Peta Murphy MP.

Wed 24 Mar 2021