Outdoor Paddling &
Dragon Boat Racing
| What We Do | -Dragon Boat Team Practices -Paddling Technique/Endurance Training -Outrigger Canoe (OC1 / OC-1) & Marathon Canoe Training -Competitive Race Events/Festivals (Beginners are welcome to join at any point in the season!) |
| Where | Fort Point Pier, Boston MA (5-7 min walk from South Station) GPS Address: 99 Necco Court |
| When | May – October Monday: 5:45pm – 7:45pm Wednesday: 5:45pm – 7:45pm Saturday: 8:45am – 11:00am |
| Dragon Boat Races and Dragon Boat Festivals | – June 2022 Boston Hong Kong Dragon Boat Festival (Gold in Major A 500m Final) – July 2022 Intra-Boston Dragon Boat Scrimmage (Charlestown, MA) – July 2022 NYC Hong Kong Dragon Boat Festival – August 2022 Hartford Dragon Boat Festival – August 2022 Vermont Training/Paddling Camp – August 2022 OC1 / OC-1 / Outrigger Canoe Intra-Boston Race – September 2022 GWN Mercer County Dragon Boat Festival (NJ) |
| Cost | ClassPass Two Practice Trial: $20 (Includes the use of equipment, insurance, and training sessions) |
| How to Join | How do I attend my first training session with B1? 1. Sign our online waiver 2. Pay the $20 trial fee using Venmo (@boston1dboat), cash, or check 3. RSVP for practice on our Meetup page! 4. Come to training 10-15 min early and talk to the session’s coach at Fort Point Pier. They will introduce you to the team, explain safety, and take you through the basics. |
| What to Wear | Moisture Wicking/Quick Dry Athletic Clothing & Flip Flops/Sandals |
| What to Bring | -Water, Sunscreen, and Sun Protection (Hat, Sunglasses, etc.) -B1 Provides: Paddle and Life Vest/PFD |
| Storing Belongings | We have storage shed to store personal belongings. |
| Rain in the forecast | Training is only canceled when conditions are dangerous (e.g. lightning). This decision is made by the coaches the day of (and will be communicated via Slack/Meetup). |
