Jul
26
7:00 AM07:00
Aug
9
12:00 AM00:00
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 Guts & Glory.
All the best to our Nothin’ Dragon crew!
Aug
23
7:00 AM07:00
Freshco Richmond Dragon Boat Festival
“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: Three 500 M races.
Check our social media for updates.
Sep
6
to Sep 7
Penticton Dragon Boat Festival
“Held over two days, on the second weekend of September, approximately 2,000 athletes complete in dragon boat events. This 22nd 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.”
Nothin’ Dragon’s second last race event of 2025!
Location: Skaha Lake
Distance: 500m
We will be competing in the mixed and women’s event.
Check our social media for updates.
Sep
27
7:00 AM07:00
Oddball Fall Classic
“Welcome Fall and close out the racing season on False Creek at the Oddball Fall Classic. Watch exciting 200m sprint races throughout the day to close out the racing season, and celebrate afterward with your team.”
Our final race event of 2025!
Location: False Creek, Vancouver
Distance: 200m
Check our social media for updates.
Jun
21
to Jun 22
Concord Pacific Dragon Boat Festival
“Meet us at the intersection of sport and culture, as we celebrate the 35th anniversary of the continent’s flagship dragon boat festival! Concord Pacific Place, Creekside Park, and the waters of False Creek come alive as an estimated 5,500 paddlers and 100,000 festival-goers converge for North America’s flagship dragon boat festival.
We welcome over 200 teams from across Canada and the world to Vancouver; international visitors have previously included teams from the USA, China, Hong Kong, Macau, the Philippines, Germany, Australia, and more. Kick off summer with us on the shores of False Creek with headliner music concerts, cultural displays and demonstrations, and world-class racing.”
Our fourth race event of 2025!
Location: False Creek, Vancouver
Distance: 500m
Nothin’ Dragon will be paddling in 2 teams: Rock and Roll
Check our social media for updates.
May
31
7:30 AM07:30
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 4 teams: Rock and Roll; and our Gals will race in the morning, our Senior C team in once race before noon, and our mixed teams in the afternoon.
Check our social media for updates.
May
10
8:30 AM08:30
May
3
11:30 AM11:30
Burnwater Spring Sprints
Our first race event of 2025!
Location: False Creek, Vancouver
Distance: 500m
Nothin’ Dragon will be paddling in 2 teams, Rock and Roll with one mixed and one Sr. C.
Racing gets underway midday.
Check our social media for updates.
Apr
19
7:00 AM07:00
Inlet Spring Regatta
Paddlers Village at Rocky Point Park, 2019 (Image: Jon Ross Films)
This is our own festival! Come watch exciting 200m race action at the first dragon boat event of the season.
Started in 2018 to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the Nothin’ Dragon Masters, the Inlet Spring Regatta is held at Rocky Point Park and we host 44 teams, enjoying live entertainment, beer garden, food truck and merchants.
Website
RSVP to our 2025 Facebook Event page to receive a reminder
Dec
9
5:30 PM17:30
Holiday Dinner with Nothin' Dragon
Nothin’ Dragon invites you to join us for a fully catered sit-down dinner with all the fixings at the Old Mill Boathouse on Saturday, Dec. 9 starting at 5:30 p.m.
Roasted turkey
Turkey gravy
Mashed potatoes
Cranberry sage, stuffing
Roasted vegetables
Cranberry sauce
Brioche rolls
$50 ticket includes your first drink free. Cash bar. E-transfer our treasurer to purchase your tickets using nothindragontreasurer@gmail.com No security question is required as we’re set up for auto-deposit. Please mention ‘holiday dinner.’
All over 19 years are welcome!
We’ll have music for dancing.
Questions? Contact Marlene Fox at marlene57fox@gmail.com
Oct
21
to Oct 22
Oktoberfest Returns!
Have fun with the Nothin' Dragon paddling team as we celebrate Oktoberfest on Saturday, Oct. 21 at the Old Mill Boathouse at Rocky Point Park. Friends and family (19 yrs+) are welcome.
Tickets are $25 and can be purchased through Sandra Foubert. Cash or e-transfer to sandra.foubert@telus.net
Your ticket includes festive foods, free tea and coffee, authentic German music provided by DJ Fox, and good company and dancing provided by you!
Cash bar! Beer for $5, Wine for $7 and non-alcoholic selections for $2. You can purchase drinks in advance by e-transfer.
Costumes encouraged. Please come dressed in your finest lederhosen and dirndl!
Aug
12
to Aug 13
Victoria Dragon Boat Festival
Event info: “Mark the height of summer in the heart of BC’s capital in the Inner Harbour. Debuting its rejuvenated cultural program that celebrates Vancouver Island’s unique culture, we invite you to enjoy the sights, sounds, and excitement of the Island’s signature dragon boat Festival.”
Our sixth race event of 2023!
Location: Victoria Inner Harbour
Distance: 500m
Check our social media for updates.
Jul
2
11:00 AM11:00
Free Dragon Boat Rides at Rocky Point Park
Here's your chance to try dragon boating!
On Sunday, the Nothin' Dragon dragon boat team will be offering free dragon boat rides to the public during Port Moody's Golden Spike Days.
Sign-up near the Pier at Rocky Point Park, and we will give you a few tips on paddling and then take you out with experienced paddlers, a drummer, and a steersperson to provide you a dragon boat experience you will never forget.
We often see eagles, seals, and other bird and wild life. Dress for the weather. Life vests and wooden paddles are provided. Boat trips are approximately 20 minutes long.
*No previous experience necessary.
Nothin’ Dragon is an energetic group of men and women over 50 who strive to achieve excellence in physical fitness by participating in recreational and competitive dragon boating. The club has been in existence since 1998 and in 2023 celebrates 25 years. Nothin' Dragon is a motivated group, enjoying an active lifestyle in a friendly, supportive team setting, and contributes to the community by sponsoring, encouraging, and mentoring youth programs.
Nothin’ Dragon are the hosts of the Inlet Spring Regatta held each April at Rocky Point Park. This group is a force that sees potential in every stroke of the paddle.
May
27
8:00 AM08:00
Monster Yard Sale at the Old Mill Boathouse
Our event is held at the Old Mill Boathouse at Rocky Point Park
Our annual fundraiser held at the Old Mill Boathouse at Rocky Point Park.
A ‘garage sale’ to offload our stuff (reduce-reuse-recycle), show off our baking and gardening skills, and raise funds for our team's initiatives! Check out photos from 2019.
This is a huge team effort and a great annual event to show your support to our team. Come see for yourself and bring your friends and family!
This event also supports families from the SHARE Family & Community Services Society.
This sale is HUGE!
What to expect:
Toys and kids’ stuff
Furniture
Books and CDs
Plants and gardening stuff
Baking and crafts
Household items
Tools and things
ALL at great prices!
Have questions? Contact us at nothindragonmasters@gmail.com
We’d love to see you! Thanks for your support.
Apr
29
7:00 AM07:00
Our Fourth Annual Inlet Spring Regatta
The Inlet Regatta draws paddlers from throughout the region. (Photo: Inlet Spring Regatta)
Our team’s fourth annual event, the Inlet Spring Regatta returns to Rocky Point Park in Port Moody on Saturday, April 29.
Join us as a team, or come enjoy exciting dragon boat race action as over thirty teams compete on Burrard Inlet.
Early bird registration is underway starting Oct. 15 until Jan. 1, 2023. Learn more here.
Join us on the water, or as a spectator as we also celebrate 25 years as the Nothin’ Dragon Masters!
Contact us today at inletspringregatta@gmail.com or call (604) 817-5961.
Check out our Facebook page; and RSVP to our Facebook 2023 event page.
Mar
18
to Mar 25
Got Clothes!? Support Big Brothers and the Nothin' Dragon Masters
Support our team and Big Brothers by donating your unwanted gently used clothing.
ACCEPTED ITEMS (Items should be suitable for resale; not soiled or torn)
All clothing
Accessories (belts, hats, scarves)
Purses, wallets, backpacks and bags
Shoes and boots
Towels, tablecloths, curtains and linens
Undergarments, nylons and socks
Blankets, bedding and pillows
WHAT YOU NEED TO DO
Put all unwanted items in garbage bags
Tell family and friends and collect their unwanted items, too.
Contact a Nothin’ Dragon Master or coordinator Pat Walton (see below)
DROP OFF DETAILS: MARCH 18 – 25, 2023
• Contact your favourite Nothin' Dragon teammate to arrange dropoff or pickup.
• LABEL your bags with our team name (Nothin' Dragon Masters) and then drop them off at Big Brothers at 221-15 Braid St., New Westminster. Clothing can be dropped off anytime, Monday-Friday 10am – 5pm. No appointment is necessary.
PLEASE DO NOT INCLUDE ITEMS SUCH AS HOUSEWARES, APPLIANCES, BOOKS, ETC. Save those items for the garage sale we will (hopefully) have later this year.
ANY QUESTIONS? NEED HELP GETTING YOUR ITEMS TO US? Contact our team at nothindragonmasters@gmail.com
Sep
11
to Sep 12
Penticton Dragon Boat Festival first race of 2021
Photo: Penticton Dragon Boat Regatta Instagram
We’re excited to be entering a mixed team for the Penticton Dragon Boat Festival on September 11 and 12. Coach Kris will be one of the men sitting in the boat with us!
This is a team favourite and a great location for building team spirit.
We’re super excited to be racing again and have been training since July.
Stay tuned to our Facebook page, where we’ll be posting updates throughout the weekend.
Mar
6
8:30 PM20:30
Annual Safety Session 1 (Evening Session)
From 2016, Charlie explains proper fit of a PFD (life vest) and the importance thereof.
Safety is Everyone’s Responsibility!
Team members are expected to participate in a “mock capsize” to practice the correct and safe procedures during this type of situation should it occur.
Life jackets will be checked for proper fit and everyone should practice swimming with their life jackets to be sure of the proper fit.
At present, we have two pool sessions booked and would encourage everyone to make a concerted effort to attend one of these sessions.
Paddlers are expected to do the safety training, especially if it has been more than 5 years since their last safety session.
We will meet in the deep-end dive tank area.
What to wear:
Summer paddling clothes and not bathing suits (may be worn underneath) and bring your own PFDs.
The doodle link for sign up is in the members only section. Please sign up before Feb. 11.
Feb
11
11:30 AM11:30
Annual Safety Session 1 (Day Session)
A capsize exercise in 2016 at City Centre Aquatics Complex
Safety is Everyone’s Responsibility!
Team members are expected to participate in a “mock capsize” to practice the correct and safe procedures during this type of situation should it occur.
Life jackets will be checked for proper fit and everyone should practice swimming with their life jackets to be sure of the proper fit.
At present, we have two pool sessions booked and would encourage everyone to make a concerted effort to attend one of these sessions.
Paddlers are expected to do the safety training, especially if it has been more than 5 years since their last safety session.
We will meet in the deep-end dive tank area.
What to wear:
Summer paddling clothes and not bathing suits (may be worn underneath) and bring your own PFDs.
The doodle link for sign up is in the members only section. Please sign up before Feb. 11.
