The SA Dragons Abreast train locally and compete at interclub competitions. Some club members have paddled for South Australia in the state team as well as for international competitions.

Dragon Boat racing is a great team sport, unlike traditional team sports, all paddlers are equal and have the same load to pull. The Boat is like a large canoe with a Dragon's head and tail. Paddlers face forward and sit in pairs. The team consists of 20 paddlers, a drummer and a sweep. Races are held over 200 and 500 metre distances.

The great thing about Dragon Boat Paddling is that you can be any age, any level of fitness, even completely unfit, and it requires no initial skill. The technique is simple, and results come quickly. Changes in fitness and the body, can be seen in the first six months, with men muscling up and women toning and tightening.

Teams are made up of :
• Mixed ( men & women )
• Men,
• Women,
• Breast cancer survivors.

Our club continues to sponsor a child in South Africa and to donate annually  to cancer related organisations in South Australia.  Members participate in the City to Bay Fun Run, the Relay for Life, the Mothers Day Classic Walk and through Breast Cancer Network Australia, support the Bakers Delight Pink Bun Campaign and the Mini Field of Women. Club members are invited on occasions to speak at functions arranged by the Adelaide social and business community. 

Through this exposure and with the support of Dragon Boat SA, we help to promote dragon boating as an exciting sport for our survivors and their supporters.

The SA Dragons Abreast have two regular training sessions a week. If you know you need more exercise in your life, or you just want to get out on the water and have some fun, we would like to make you feel welcome to give Dragon Boat Paddling/Racing a go.

New members are welcome. Enquire now. See Contact page for details.