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January 2010
New SD Board of Directors

A Changing of (some of) the Guard —Schuylkill Dragons Board of Directors for the 2010 season in a rare moment of gravity.  

Standing, L to R:  
Hype ("The Ruthless"), Judy G, Karen ("RMK"), Wendy ("The Virtuous") and Susan.

Seated:  Jen ("Sarge"), Secretary, Julie ("The Brave"), President, Linda, Vice President and Rachel, Treasurer.

June 7, 2009
Lifting Spirits at Princeton's Paddle for Pink

Paddle for Pink, in support of the Breast Cancer Resource Center YWCA Princeton, on Sunday, June 7, was more than just a Regatta. The women (many of whom had breast cancer), men and teens who paddled or came to watch had someone in their lives or a loved one touched by breast cancer. Many proudly wore Breast Cancer Survivor shirts.

On this beautiful day, the touching Flowers on the Water Ceremony was a memorial to honor those women who lost their battle with breast cancer and those currently living with the disease. Seven boats, held together at the gunnels by paddlers, circled as one to face the crowds on the banks. Each paddler held up a pink carnation and tossed it into Lake Mercer following the ceremony.

Memories, prayers, hopes, thanks and tears abounded as the Schuyllkill Dragon Grand Masters were thanked by the breast cancer boats for their support. The SDGMs won gold medals and the Club Challenge Award for the Women’s Division, but more important was the feeling of helping to support the cause by “raising awareness of breast cancer; showing that there is life after this disease; encouraging others to face their dragons with an indomitable spirit; and to look beyond today to a future filled with hope and promise.

SD Host The Back On My Feet Club

On October 20, 2008, the Schuylkill Dragons invited the men of Back on Feet to enjoy a day of paddling and picnicking.  Back on My Feet is a non-profit organization that promotes the self-sufficiency of Philadelphia's homeless population by engaging them in running as a means to build confidence, strength and self-esteem.  Despite some initial apprehension, the new paddlers enjoyed the teamwork and camaraderie of dragon boating.  The two clubs capped off the afternoon with a picnic on the shores of the river.

SD Women Compete as part of Team USA in Australia

“Congrats to all the SD's who endured blood, sweat and tears in an effort to make the Team USA. I am very proud of all my teammates who persevered and didn't quite make it. Just remember; every experience, negative or positive, contributes to one's growth and further accomplishments. Win or lose, mutual respect and support keeps our team spirit strong.”—Joyce Barnes, aka “Battling Barnes”

Teams from eighteen countries met in Sydney, Australia, in September 2007. Team USA won the Nation’s Cup, and the USA Open Team set a new world record in the 500 meter distance.

Cheering SheRox Triathletes From the Dragon Boat
Sunday, August 6, 2007

Team members cheered…The first Sunday morning of August the Schuylkill River is alive, not with dragon boats, but with triathletes.

Dashing for Democracy and More
By Kris Hall, Schuylkill Dragons

...As part of their devotion to cross-training, a group of Schuylkill Dragons and friends participated in the Dash for Democracy 5K Run/Walk in Philadelphia. For some of the group the Dash marked their first 5K and started a growing interest in a new-found sport...

Why I Paint Bridges
By Marlene Dubin, Schuylkill Dragons

I am an artist and a dragon boat racer. 

From April through October, I paddle on the Schuylkill River with my team in all kinds of weather. Moving in a boat gives me a unique perspective of the river’s old bridges as contrasted with the sweeping engineering of the newer expressway structures...