Team name: Comox Valley Blazing Paddles
Founded: Formed through Newcomers Club as Dragon Magic in 2003. We purchased our own boat in 2006 and became Blazing Paddles.
Team type/Race division: Women’s recreational
Practice times: Mondays & Wednesdays 4:00pm – 5:30pm April to October
About the team: We are a fun and friendly group of women who like to Dragonboat! We are made up of a competitive (yet fun!) team that practise together and attend several mid island festivals. We also support a recreation group of paddlers who do not race but participate in a drop in ($5) basis, as well, we support our community through assisting with the head injury society for a once-a-week paddle. We’re a fun, social group of women that enjoys spending time together both on and off the water
Coach: Jo Herrington
Festivals attended: We usually travel the mid island to race each season including Campbell River, Nanaimo-Westwood Lake, Port Alberni and the Comox Dragon Boat Festival.
Contact information: info@vipaddling.com
Check out our Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/ComoxValleyBlazingPaddles
Sponsors: CVRD
Recruiting?: Yes. We are always looking to add fun, passionate woman that are looking to learn and grow with our team! Age 19+
