About the Forbes Dragon Boat Club
The Forbes Dragon Boat Club was established in July 2011. We currently have 37 members who train once a week on Lake Forbes – (twice a week in daylight saving time). We are an inclusive club, encouraging paddlers of all ages and abilities to get involved. We welcome social paddlers who just want to experience the joy and friendship of paddling, as well as competitive members who opt to participate in regattas in NSW and ACT. Regattas are a great day or weekend away but participation is completely optional – just a warning though… the adrenalin surge will have you hooked!
We have some members who compete at Regional and State level and who travel to interstate events, including the 40km paddle down the Derwent River in Tasmania, and the 55km Ord River Challenge from Kununurra to Lake Argyle in Western Australia, just for the fun and camaraderie of the sport, and even as far away as Shanghai to emphasise to the Chinese the fact that breast cancer survivors can live an enjoyable and active life.
We provide opportunities for people who are less fit, many of whom have not participated in sport since childhood, to attain a new, healthier lifestyle. Many have discovered that they do have the ability to enjoy sport. Endurance and stamina training are regular on our training program. People come to our sessions knowing they will be welcomed and have fun in a friendly, supportive environment regardless of their age or fitness level. We are one of the few team sports where the stronger fitter participants can help the less fit and agile.
We value our local community and are involved in many local activities, such as: the Forbes Kalari-Lachlan River Arts festival; the Forbes Camel Races; the Australia Day Celebrations; and Business House Challenge days where we invite local businesses to train and race against each other for fun, enjoyment and friendship. We are also committed to the annual ‘Clean-up Australia Day’, during which we remove all rubbish from Lake Forbes, helping to keep it clean and pristine.
