Established in 1998 Brisbane River Dragons (BRD) is the oldest dragon boat club in Brisbane. BRD is also an outrigger canoe club. We are a competitive club offering local, state, national and international competition. Although a competitive club, we also offer social paddling for fun and fitness with training available all year round.
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AusChamps 2019
AusChamps 2019 was another successful championship for BRD dragon boat racing achieving huge results at the Canberra regatta. Well done to the coaching team and competitors, you’ve done your club proud! Results for 2019 are: Masters Racing Senior B Mixed Small Boat 2019 Silver 500m Bronze 200 Senior B Women Small Boat Gold 200m Gold 500m small Senior B Women Standard Boat Gold 2k Senior B women qualified ... Read more
Pan Pacs 2018 - Dragon Boat
Pan Pacs … What an amazing experience BRD! A great event with success on the water and a load of comradery and memories made on the beach. The Snr A ladies so gritty, sneaking into every repercharge, semi and grand final showing continuous improvement every race. The Open B men winning 500m Grand Final in the fastest time of the day in 2.05.91 .The Snr B ladies just missing 2 golds by millimetres. Snr B Mixed finishing 4th by 10ths of seconds... Read more
DB Training 29 September Change of Time
Please note that the dragon boat training session scheduled for Saturday 29 September will now commence at 6:30am arrival for 7am on water. The session will conclude by 8:15am. This is due to a number of our coaching team participating in a DBQ coaching workshop later in the morning. Please direct any questions to recruitment@brisbaneriverdragons.com Read more
Come and try Brisbane River Dragons!
Brisbane River Dragons is currently welcoming new members at all levels for the 2018/19 season. BRD's large paddling family includes experienced sports paddlers as well as social, novice and semi-competitive paddlers. We cater to all age groups and experience levels for both men and women. We are currently running introductory sessions each Saturday morning from our base at Colmslie Recreation Reserve. If you have never tried Dra... Read more
Upcoming events
Longreach Outback Paddle
September 21, 2019
Currumbin DB Regatta
October 06, 2019
Dragon Boat Regatta
October 13, 2019
Dragon Boat Regatta
November 24, 2019
Introductory session
The easiest way to get involved and to see what the sport is all about is to come along to our weekly intro sessions. These sessions are designed to help you understand what we are about and see if this is the sport for you. Read more
Corporate Events
Looking for a unique team building activity? BRD's experienced coaches and sweeps will have you paddling like experts in no time. Events can be tailored to suit your individual needs. Plan your next corporate event with BRD. Read more
Training Times
DRAGON BOAT TRAINING
All BRD Paddlers
Saturday 7:30am arrival for 8:00am start
Wednesday 5.30pm arrival for 6.00pm start
MBT
Saturday MBT 6.30am arrival for 7:00am start
Current as at May 2019
OUTRIGGER CANOE TRAINING
Monday & Friday Personal craft (OC1, OC2 & skis)
Wednesday OC6 arranged by team 5am on water
Saturday - as arranged by OC Coaches
Sunday - Coastal session with time/location TBD during week
Information distributed on TEAMER - contact Norbert if you want to be included
This information is current as at NOVEMBER 2018
