TAKE 2: 5th Barcelona International Dragon Boat Festival
Thames Dragons makes a splash in Barcelona for its International Dragon Boat Festival The year of Covid took hold in Europe, many Thames paddlers had planned and booked to go to Barcelona for its International Dragon Boat Festival. Sadly, everything closed down and...
MADCHESTER and the BDA Race that followed
Weekend of 18th JUNE – BDA Manchester Race Traveling mostly by train, Thames crew members traveled NORTH to Manchester for the latest BDA race. But before everything began much of the team managed to relax and explore a city several people have never been...
Conquering Waves, Living Dreams – Cork 20km Race on 3rd June
Ocean to City 20km Race at Ireland Cork Harbour Festival As the sun casts a golden hue over the tranquil waters of Cork Harbour, our hearts raced with anticipation. We, Thames Dragon, a spirited dragon boat team hailing from the bustling heart of London, were about to...
Royal Albert Docks, BDA Race London Sunday 21st May 2023
HELLO WORLD — OUR UPDATES ARE BACK! Our latest dragon boating adventure unfolded with two strong Thames crews representing our club: the Thames Taniwhas (Māori mythological beings who live in the waters) and the Thames Titans (Greek mythology pre-Olympian...Newbie Day
April 2019 Introduction to Dragon Boat Racing! We ran an event to introduce people to Dragon Boat Racing after our regular training session in April. Here is some of the highlights. Contact us, or sign up to our next event to come along and see what its all...
GOOD NEWS! The London Together Award Nomination
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RZTeF51X5YQ GOOD NEWS!!! We are pleased to announce that we have been nominated by Out for Sport for London Sport – The London Together Award! London Sport is an initiative supported by Sport England, London Councils...
Snowdon adventure – Thames Amazons gone wild
What a better way to spend your August bank holiday but to do some kayaking and to climb the highest mountain in Wales! Snowdon (Welsh: Yr Wyddfa, pronounced [ər ˈwɪðva]) is the highest mountain in Wales, at an elevation of 1,085 metres (3,560 ft) above sea level and...
Support Us – Thames Dragons paddling 21.6 miles for Richard House Children’s Hospice
Help us to raise £500 to support local charity, Richard House Children’s Hospice. This September we are completing the Great River Race to raise money for local charity, Richard House Children’s Hospice. Taking place on Saturday 9 September 2017, our crew...