North Coast Paddling Club concludes third year
The summer’s breath of fire from North Coast’s dragon boats will soon be replaced by autumn’s rain and lightning. Members of the North Coast Paddling Club made the trip to Portland to take part in their final race on Sept. 12 and 13 at Tom McCall Waterfront Park. The two-day event featured more than 50 teams from around the United States as well as international teams from Taiwan and the ...
The North Coast Paddling Club concluded its third year with the final dragon boat race on September 12 and 13 at Tom McCall Waterfront Park in Portland. The two-day event featured over 50 teams from across the United States, as well as international teams from Taiwan and the Philippines. While the club's 22-person boat, Coastal Lightning, did not win first place in the D Division, they achieved their team goal by finishing in the D Division for the first time.
Coach Sheila Roley noted that the team focused on their stroke synchronization, which had been a challenge. The club has seen significant growth over the past three years, with 70 members this year and a waiting list of 47. The club's primary goals are staying fit, building community, and enjoying nature. Club secretary Sande Brown thanked the John Day River residents for their support, as they cheer on the paddlers as they race past.
The North Coast Paddling Club is active for seven months of the year, from April to October, with the official season ending in October.
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