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BRD mourns the loss of one in a million

Today we mourn the tragic loss of our friend and former BRD member Carol Waitohi.Carol contributed greatly over many years to BRD as a paddler, volunteer and committee member. She was much loved and highly respected by all who knew her. We are all deeply saddened and impacted by this terrible news.To Willis and family and the Gold Coast Pink Dragons...from BRD....please accept our sincerest condol... Read more...

BRD paddles for Carol

Today we paddled for Carol. Norbert has advised of the great results today at Noosa. Senior master women short course 1stOpen women short course 1stOpen men short course 3rdMaster men long course 6th. Read more...

Alert - Temporary change to BRD Dragon Boat training days

As most of you will be aware the bulk of dragon boat paddlers will be away in Adelaide from 23 March until 8 April or are on holidays during the Easter break. With the limited sweep and coaching resources remaining in Brisbane we are unable to hold any dragon boat training sessions safely with the exception of: Wednesday evening, 23 March - 5.30 for 6.00pm on the water. (If you are in... Read more...

BRD OC - Sydney Harbour Challenge Results

Great results over the weekend for BRD in the Sydney Harbour Challenge. BRD competed well with the following results: Open mixed (Dan, Wendy, Nic, Mel, Michael and Tom) 6th of 18 in their division, 14th of 40 across the line; Senior master mixed (Mark, Brenda, Steve, Shazz, Di, Rod) 3rd of 8 in their division, 12th of 40 across the line. Congratulations guys on a super effort Read more...

BRD excel at DBQ State Championships

Dragon Boat State Titles 2016 are done. We now turn our focus back to training and in a few short weeks ahead, the National Championships and World Club Crews in Adelaide. It's been a fantastic weekend for BRD, but there's still plenty of work to do to be even better. You have all been a fantastic club group to paddle and enjoy success with. My heartiest thanks and congratulations to you all. Fo... Read more...

Arrangements for DB - Colmslie for this Saturday

27 FEBRUARY 2016 This weekend a large number of our members will be racing in Bucca at the Queensland State Titles. For those not going the following has been arranged should you chose to attend training on Saturday. Available for use are 2 x 20 boats and 2 x 10 boats. Coach/sweeps who are not attending States and who are available to help out are, Warren Walmsley, Cliff Eames and Ryoko Rowswell.... Read more...

DBQ Regatta Results

Great day of racing today at Coomera for BRD. BRD 1 - Winner Mixed Over 50 1km BRD - Runner Up Mixed Under 50 1km BRD 1 - Winner Mixed Over 50 Last Team Standing 100m BRD 1 - Winner Mixed Over 50 200m... BRD - 3rd Open 200m BRD - Winner overall for Over 50 Competition. Special mention to MBT on some terrific performances all day. Read more...

Broadwater Regatta

Huge effort today from all at today's regatta, with BRD Open 20's, BRD 1 Womens 20's, BRD 1 Mixed 20's, BRD Open 10's, BRD Women 10's, BRD 2 & 3 Mixed 10''s made finals and BRD 1 Mixed 20's also earned the right to compete in the 100m dash for cash. Official results and times to be posted later once I have them. We had 3 paddlers who never been to a regatta before and thanks to the whole squad... Read more...

DBQ Regatta Feb 14 2016

***REMINDER*** Registration is open for attending the DBQ Sports Regatta at Coomera Lakes, Read more...

President Xmas Message 2015

Xmas for another year is upon us. 2015 has been another successful year for BRD and we are certainly looking towards another great year in 2016 for all our water craft sports. On behalf of the committee, I'd like to thank all our members for their contributions to the club and chosen sports in 2015 and wish you all a merry Xmas and happy new year. We trust that the holiday season is enjoyable an... Read more...