Regatta 2019: Fun and Thrills in San Francisco | DieselFish Dragon Boat

Our first race of the year was an important one

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DieselFishDragon Boat Team had a blast at this year’s CDBA Regatta.

Our two newest members, Lily and Bev, raced for first time. “It was really exciting,” said Bev. “Pure adrenaline.” Coach Marynka was pleased with our rookies. “Bev and Lily did great. They remembered everything we taught them and didn’t give up,” she said.

Our masters paddlers won the bronze. Masters races are for paddlers aged 40 and up. The teams in the final race were so evenly matched, the difference between silver and bronze was a mere fraction of a second. “Every stroke counted! Good thing everyone in our boat was experienced. They stayed calm and delivered power and timing,” said Coach Marynka.

After the race, we went to Banana Island. To celebrate our wins, the team feasted on Thai, Malaysian and Singaporean dishes including fiery rending beef, fluffy roti crepes and a whole fish steamed with ginger. “I booked this place because it’s one of my favorite restaurants,” said D-Jae as he powered through another helping of coconut fried race.

The regatta was an important race for us. The team broke in some new paddlers and received a healthy boost of confidence after our masters race victory. We also had fun times hanging out under the tent and at the restaurant. We can’t wait for our next race in Vancouver!

You can join our race adventures, too! Email me now at DFcaptains@gmail.com for free dragon boat lessons on Redwood City. You’ll feel thrills, laughs and the occasional burn of a chili pepper.

-Alex, the Minister of Newbie Happiness

DieselFish 2019

Good friends Angeline and Kathy joke around

Fun times under the tent

Our masters crew won a bronze

Chow down, Fishies!