FINALLY… DRAGON BOAT RETURNS TO SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA | DieselFish Dragon Boat Team | San Jose/Peninsula/San Francisco

The San Francisco Bay Area dragon boat team is back on the water.

 

This past Saturday’s practice was one of the most important moments in DieselFish’s history.

Because the pandemic shut down dragon boat racing in most parts of the world. We didn’t know when or even if we would be allowed to resume paddling. This led to a painful hiatus that stretched on for almost a year and a half—the longest in our 20+ year history.

But everything changed last Saturday!

Health officials and the league gave us permission to resume paddling. So we gathered for the first time in ages.

And then the hugs, elbow bumps and back slaps started.

“I’m so glad to finally see you again!”

“I missed you.”

“Are we going to do any endurance drills?”

The team experienced an outpouring of joy and relief, the likes of which I’ve never seen before. (OK, maybe we got a little emotional after we won our last medal…)

Everyone showed up. We also rounded up a boat full of new recruits, too. This massive, enthusiastic turnout made me think:

“We’re not just back on the water. We’re better than ever.”

And with engagement and camaraderie levels so high, this season is going to rock.

Last Saturday was the beginning of a new chapter in DieselFish’s history. We invite you to join us as we paddle together toward an exciting future.

DieselFish is proud to resume free dragon boat lessons in Redwood City. Email me at DFcaptains@gmail.com now to reserve your seat. Fitness, adventures and high-fives with you!

-Alex, Your Minister of Newbie Happiness

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