Dragons off to Pan Pacs
THE Outback Dragons’ Dubbo performed magnificently at last weekend’s Dragons Abreast Sydney Festival.
Local paddlers joined the Western Area survivor crew to take first place in the final of the Supporters/survivors race after winning all three heats.
“The Dubbo Dragons Abreast club has a small number of breast cancer survivors – male and female – but a mighty support base within the club which was demonstrated in true Outback Dragons style on Darling Harbour on Saturday,” according to Chris Robinson.
“The Western Area Survivor Crew brought together Dubbo, Orange and Mudgee paddlers who performed strongly to make the finals. They were sixth out of a big field.
“We must give special mention to our breast cancer survivor paddlers who competed in both categories – Graeme Board, Heather Ayson, Denise Leader, Trish Taylor and Louise Martel,” Chris told DUBBO’S paddlers continue their love affair with the water and the celebrated Dragon Boats at the Pan Pacific Masters games on the Gold Coast next week.
While most of us will be gearing up for the Melbourne Cup down south, the Dragons will pack their paddles and head north.
“This year we are competing in three age categories – Senior Mixed B and Senior B Womens, both for those over 50, and the Senior C Open for those over 60,” Chris Robinson said.
“We have 28 paddlers making the trip and we’ll be joining up with seven
Survivor Graeme Board said, “It doesn’t get much better than being winners at Darling Harbour!”
The Outback Dragons paddle every Tuesday and Thursday evening and on Saturday mornings from the club’s “mariner” at Sandy Beach on the Macquarie River at Dubbo. members from the Gold Coast Akuna Club to give us a full squad for our three events.
“There are also three younger members in the over-40 age group who will join with the Motley Crew team,” Chris added.
“Travelling away is not compulsory but having fun on the water is,” according to Chris!
The Outback Dragons will compete in 500 metre races held on Friday, November 2, in 200m on Saturday, Novmber 3, and in the finals and 2km races on Sunday, November 3.
“Everyone is welcome. Thursday’s 5.45 session is where new people can come and try and meet our very diverse and fun-loving group,” Chris smiled.
More information is available from www.outbackdragonsdubbo.com or you can call Chris Robinson on 0424 435 363