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The ACT Dragon Flyers would like to acknowledge the support provided by the ACT Office of Ageing in assisting the development of the 'older' paddlers within the Flyers and the improving their well-being and fitness.

Welcome

Looking for something new in your life - a bit of a challenge or maybe just a change of scenery? Then Dragon Boating is for you!

The Canberra Dragon Flyers have a broad mix of members, of all ages and from all walks of life, who come together to compete in racing, relish the opportunity to get a bit of exercise out on the Lake and enjoy each others company in what is a real team sport.

If you live near Canberra and would like to try dragon boating for yourself then contact us, we are always happy to welcome new members - check out the Info for Newbies page for details of where, when and how.

Latest Flyers News

More of the Flyers in the News

The fame of the Flyers is spreading. Following our initial coverage on the Vikings website. The Chronicle has also recorded the exploits of the Flyers.

Classic quotes abound in the article, such as the "...the Flyers are a 'special' bunch of men and women..." - but it is good publicity and shows the rest of the public what they're missing out on.

Looking for something different for your Organisation?

Looking for something different when organising a team bonding event? The Dragon Flyers can host small corporate groups, to provide an introduction to dragon boating and get a group of people out on the water doing things they never thought possible. Email us (info@dragonflyers.net.au) for further details

Keep Track of the Flyers through their Facebook Group

The Flyers have extended their reach into the digitial world, with the Dragon Flyers Group being established in Facebook. To share in the latest goss, photos and achievements check out the Flyers Facebook Group

An Affiliated Sporting Club of the Vikings Group

Dragon Flyers off to the 2012 National Championships!

We'll bring you more news on this soon. For general information, download news

Dragon Flyers Grand Masters Women competing in the World Club Crew Championships in July 2012

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Membership Renewals Due Now

It's that time of the year again, when Membership Subscriptions are due. Membership Renewal notices are being sent out by email now and payment is required by the first regatta of the season which is 24 September. Check out the News Page for full details

Results from the Dragon Flyers Annual General Meeting

A healthy gaggle of Flyers gathered at the Griffith Community Hall for the Flyers AGM. The Flyers' First Lady Teresa was re-elected as President along with many of the other Committee members with a couple of new faces. For the listing of the new Committee see the Contacts page.

Pictured at the Offical Opening are (l to r): Robyne Kellett, Liz Draper, Val Field, Steve Moore, Maria Hegarty, Mick Turner, Kevin Taylor and Kim Cameron.

The Flyers taking on the World

Eight intrepid Flyers were part of the Australian national team, the Auroras and battled it out with the world's best in Tampa Florida in Aug 2011.

The intrepid eight paddled in the Australian team in a number of categories. The girls came home with a bunch of silver medals, with the blokes just missing out with a string of fourths, whcih was a fantastic improvement on previous efforts.

Further details are in the International Affairs section

Flyers Dressed to Kill (or at least assault the senses)!

The Flyers' Presentation Night went off with a bang as 70 paddlers, friends and family attended the night of nights at the Turner Bowls Club. As always, the Flyers' social team put on a mega-event.

As always, much fun and merriment was had, the band was as good as the outfits were bad. Many people took the path of fashions best left forgotten, with denim pinafores a plenty, lurex, glitter, safari suits and of course too much blue eye shadow. Others took a more thoughtful route, adopting team shirts from other rugby nations, English soccer and a couple of special efforts, wearing Navmat and Ice Dragon shirts.

No doubt the many photo's taken on the night will surface on this website, Facebook and elsewhere. Keep an eye out for updates on the News page.

Revenge of the Bear

Some people are very patient, but it pays off over time. At the 2010 Nationals in Adelaide, Dylan the bear was subjected to things that can't be mentioned in polite company by an unmentionable team (well Navmat if you must know) with evidence of Dylan's traumatic experience available to those with a strong stomach.

Now Dylan has exacted his revenge. At the CDBA Presentation Night the members of Navmat hi-fived as they picked up some bling in the way of Third Place in the Mixed category. Foolishly, those on the Navmat table forgot to keep an eye on their coveted trophy and Dylan was able to scoop it up and make it his own.

Members of Navmat were invited to send their humble and grovelling apologies to Dylan by email (to forgive_me_please_dylan@dragonflyers.net.au), expressing their sincere regret of Dylan's treatment at their hands - so he might forgive them and return said trophy. While some heartfelt apologies were received, some were just downright rude. Read their pitiful attempts on the News page

The Nationals are over for another year

Another hugely successful Australian Championships has come and gone and the Flyers have much to celebrate!

The Flyers entered their largest ever contingent - over 70 plus of us paddled, drummed, swept or administered proceedings. It was a glorious venue and the weather was perfect for a truly memorable event.

Check out the 2011 Nationals page for the latest news.

Jindabyne Flowing Festival - the Flyers Excel Again

The Flyers managed to excel again at the Jindabyne Flowing Festival held on Sunday 20 Feb. As in past years, many of the Flyers arrived on Saturday to enjoy the fresh air and sights in the mountains, the usual camaraderie on Saturday night with other paddlers and perform well the next day.

Maybe the Flyers didn't come away with the bling, but that isn't what the event is about - it's about getting away, enjoying the sport and mixing with paddlers from a number of clubs. However, there are always a few where the 'excitment' got the better of them.

Check out the News Page for more details.