Oct
31
12:00 AM00:00

Membership Renewal and Fees are Due

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Registration is open with fees due by October 31. This applies to regular members, active alumni, and recreational paddlers. If you’d like to change your paddler type, you can indicate that directly on the form. 

PROCESS:

  1. Complete the Renewal Form; 

  2. Complete the PAR-Q Health Assessment Form and email it to nothindragonmasters@gmail.com

  3. Send your dues to our Treasurer by Oct. 31. E-transfer fees to nothindragonstreasurer@gmail.com 

Applicable Fees (NDPS and OMBS): 

$350 + $15 Paddling member = $365

$100 + $15 Alumni member = $115

$150 + $15 Recreational member = $165


>CLICK HERE to RENEW

Please contact Sandra if you have any issues paying digitally at the email above.

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Nov
6
5:15 PM17:15

Dryland Fitness STARTS

Implements should NOT be dropped to the floor as rooms below could be in use. Lower implements quietly please.

Enjoy fitness with instructor Lisa of the Draggin’ Divas and keep up with strength training during the winter months.

Starting in November and running through March

NEW: Hosted by the Draggin’ Divas paddling team, weekly sessions will take place Thursdays at Old Mill Boathouse (upstairs) starting by 5:30 sharp.

NOTE: A waiver must be signed before you take part. Click here to download the waiver and print it. Please bring it to the session.

Sessions run from 5:30–6:30 pm with a small $2.00 fee. So remember to leave a ‘Toonie on the Table’ to support Lisa.

Talk to your captains if you have any questions.

What to bring: bands, mat, towel, small weights and a heavier set, and proper footwear.






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Nov
13
5:15 PM17:15

Dryland Fitness Thursday

Implements should NOT be dropped to the floor as rooms below could be in use. Lower implements quietly please.

Enjoy fitness with instructor Lisa of the Draggin’ Divas and keep up with strength training during the winter months.

Starting in November and running through March

NEW: Hosted by the Draggin’ Divas paddling team, weekly sessions will take place Thursdays at Old Mill Boathouse (upstairs) starting by 5:30 sharp.

NOTE: A waiver must be signed before you take part. Click here to download the waiver and print it. Please bring it to the session.

Sessions run from 5:30–6:30 pm with a small $2.00 fee. So remember to leave a ‘Toonie on the Table’ to support Lisa.

Talk to your captains if you have any questions.

What to bring: bands, mat, towel, small weights and a heavier set, and proper footwear.






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Nov
20
5:15 PM17:15

Dryland Fitness Thursday

Implements should NOT be dropped to the floor as rooms below could be in use. Lower implements quietly please.

Enjoy fitness with instructor Lisa of the Draggin’ Divas and keep up with strength training during the winter months.

Starting in November and running through March

NEW: Hosted by the Draggin’ Divas paddling team, weekly sessions will take place Thursdays at Old Mill Boathouse (upstairs) starting by 5:30 sharp.

NOTE: A waiver must be signed before you take part. Click here to download the waiver and print it. Please bring it to the session.

Sessions run from 5:30–6:30 pm with a small $2.00 fee. So remember to leave a ‘Toonie on the Table’ to support Lisa.

Talk to your captains if you have any questions.

What to bring: bands, mat, towel, small weights and a heavier set, and proper footwear.






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Nov
27
5:15 PM17:15

Dryland Fitness Thursday

Implements should NOT be dropped to the floor as rooms below could be in use. Lower implements quietly please.

Enjoy fitness with instructor Lisa of the Draggin’ Divas and keep up with strength training during the winter months.

Starting in November and running through March

NEW: Hosted by the Draggin’ Divas paddling team, weekly sessions will take place Thursdays at Old Mill Boathouse (upstairs) starting by 5:30 sharp.

NOTE: A waiver must be signed before you take part. Click here to download the waiver and print it. Please bring it to the session.

Sessions run from 5:30–6:30 pm with a small $2.00 fee. So remember to leave a ‘Toonie on the Table’ to support Lisa.

Talk to your captains if you have any questions.

What to bring: bands, mat, towel, small weights and a heavier set, and proper footwear.






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Oct
23
7:00 PM19:00

NDPS 2025 AGM

Our annual general meeting is held to discuss our successes and the way forward and to vote for our new executive. All members are urged to attend to have their voices heard.

The annual general meeting will take place in the Old Mill Boathouse.

Stay tuned for details.


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Oct
19
1:00 PM13:00

Inaugural Team Awards Banquet

Join us for our first ever, team awards banquet!

We’ll gather for a lunch at the Port Moody Legion 119 at 1 p.m. and enjoy camaraderie as we present some not so serious awards to members of our crew. Lunch is on you, awards are on the board.

Be sure to RSVP on TeamSnap

This event is open to all members of the Nothin’ Dragon Paddling Society. Partners, spouses welcomed.

No dress code. Team jerseys helps promote us.

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Oct
18
9:30 AM09:30

Saturday Training STARTS

We start our Saturday morning trainings on March 15 and will run them weekly until the end of March.

  • Warm up, 9:30 am
    (in the gazebo if raining)

  • On the water, 10 – 11:00 am

  • Followed by coffee in the common room

Please be sure to confirm your attendance on TeamSnap!

After we come off the water we’ll enjoy some hot coffee and snacks in the boathouse.

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Oct
9
7:00 PM19:00

Team Meeting

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Join NDPS president, Robbin to discuss the way forward for our team and Society.

Directly after training (and boat putaway) on Thursday, Oct. 9, upstairs in the Old Mill Boathouse.

Questions? Email nothindragonmasters@gmail.com or robbinwhachell@gmail.com

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Oct
4
9:00 AM09:00

Paddle to Deep Cove

Arriving in Deep Cove, 2017.

Join us for a casual paddle to Deep Cove on Saturday, October 4.

Arrive at 9 a.m. and take part in a warmup. Secure parking until at least 11:30 a.m. Some of us go to the legion for lunch afterward.

We will run one or two boats with the coach boat.

All members of Nothin’ Dragon Paddling Society are invited to participate.

RVSP on TeamSnap!

Leading this event is:

  • Dave D

  • Steve M

  • Ric Tesan

As tradition has it, we will stop for coffee and donuts in Deep Cove and then paddle back. Dress for the weather and don’t forget your water to stay hydrated.

In Deep Cove in 2017, enjoying donuts and coffee before heading back.

Cold feet? No worries, we have plenty of rest breaks along the route.

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Sep
6
to Sep 7

Penticton Dragon Boat Festival

Event info: “Held over two days, on the second weekend of September, approximately 2,000 athletes complete in dragon boat events. This 23rd annual event will host a vendors market, food trucks, and a beverage garden. Also keep your eyes peeled for the breast cancer survivor carnation ceremony. Spectators are invited, and encouraged, to come out and see what Western Canada's second largest dragon boat festival is all about.”

Our final race event of 2025!

Location: Skaha Lake
Distance: 500m

Nothin’ Dragon will be competing in mixed.

Check our social media for updates.

Facebook • Instagram

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Aug
23
7:00 AM07:00

Freshco Richmond (Steveston) Dragon Boat Festival

Event info: “Celebrate summer on the shores of the Fraser River! Steveston comes alive as an estimated 2,000 paddlers and 20,000 festival-goers converge for one of Richmond’s most popular community festivals at Steveston Harbour and Imperial Landing Park. Enjoy great dragon boat racing, local cultural and music performances, a strong local outdoor marketplace selection, and culinary offerings all day long, from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m.”

Location: Fraser River, Steveston (Richmond)
Distance: 500m x 3 races

Check our social media for updates.

Facebook • Instagram

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Aug
9
to Aug 10

Kamloops Dragon Boat Festival

Nothin’ Dragon will attend their FIRST dragon boat event in Kamloops on August 9.

We’ll be sending one mixed team based on those interested in racing at this event which is coupled with a car show and rib fest going on in the city during the same time.

The event takes place on the Thompson River, held at Riverside Park and the team will compete in three 500m races and a 2000m Loops race.

All the best to our Nothin’ Dragon crew!

Event Information

Our final race event of 2025!

Location: Thompson River
Distance: 500m and 2000m

Nothin’ Dragon will be competing in mixed.

Check our social media for updates.

Facebook • Instagram

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May
31
11:30 AM11:30

Vessi 500 Championship

Event Info: “The Vessi 500 Championship features Mixed and Women’s teams racing off in BC’s second largest dragon boat race! Come down and watch races on False Creek every 15 minutes. The event also serves as a testing ground for teams prior to the continent’s flagship dragon boat festival.”

Our third race of 2025!

Location: False Creek, Vancouver
Distance: 500m

Nothin’ Dragon will be paddling in 2 teams: Rock and Roll; as well as Gals and Senior C.

Check our social media for updates.

Facebook • Instagram

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May
24
8:00 AM08:00

Women's Team Training

Let’s go Ladies!

Five women’s team training sessions has been arranged for Saturdays in April and May on the following dates:

  • April 5, 12, 26

  • May 17, 24

Warmup will start at 8 a.m.

Check your TeamSnap to RSVP and help with boat retrieval and put away.

We are set to race at Vessi and may take on another event.

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May
23
10:30 AM10:30

Dragon Boat Experience: Talitha Koum Society

Women teammates who can assist will help out the Talitha Koum Society, a recovery home in Coquitlam for women (and their children) on the road to addiction recovery. Outing sponsored by Centrum Solutions.

Any teammates can help with boat retrieval.

  • TK Society women will arrive for 10:30.

  • Paddle time: 11–12

If you can assist email Dale Bryant dale.bryant333@gmail.com

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May
22
7:00 PM19:00

Special Resolution Meeting AGENDA

A special resolution meeting will take place on May 22 from 7 – 9 p.m. at the Old Mill Boathouse.

Please RSVP on TeamSnap so we can order enough pizza. Respond to this email if you have any dietary restrictions (gluten-free, vegetarian, allergies).

Your feedback at our GM is important.

Questions? Email nothindragonmasters@gmail.com

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May
17
8:00 AM08:00

Women's Team Training

Let’s go Ladies!

Five women’s team training sessions has been arranged for Saturdays in April and May on the following dates:

  • April 5, 12, 26

  • May 17, 24

Warmup will start at 8 a.m.

Check your TeamSnap to RSVP and help with boat retrieval and put away.

We are set to race at Vessi and may take on another event.

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