Congratulations
on passing your steering exam, Anna! [ONLY 5-second read]
Our teammate Anna just added another victory to her list of accomplishments. She passed her test and is now a certified dragon boat steer.
Congratulations, Anna! You decided to try a new challenge…and
you crushed it. All your practice and focus paid off. We’re so proud of you!
- Alex, the Minister of Newbie Happiness 🐲
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Let’s add rocket thrusters to dragon boats. What could possibly go wrong? If a car can do it, so can a canoe.
➡ Experience the SPEED, EXCITEMENT, and POWER of dragon boat racing for yourself. Email me now at DFcaptains@gmail.com for FREE lessons in Redwood City.
- Alex, the Minister of Newbie Happiness 🐲
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Racing all day at the LA County Dragon Boat Festival left us
exhausted and sore. But then, we discovered that we had won a medal. The news
sent our spirits soaring. Suddenly, our exhaustion gave way to excitement. We
needed to celebrate this achievement, so we decided to hit the town. How would
we celebrate? Let’s just say we were ready to make some noise.
We decided to sing our hearts out. The lights dimmed as we
entered the room. A smoke machine blanketed the room with a hazy mist. A laser
projected a frantic light show onto the ceiling. The epic karaoke portion of our
trip was about to start. We spent the next two hours belting out loud and
enthusiastic renditions of our favorite pop songs. After all that training and
racing, singing our favorite songs together felt fantastic. At that moment,
there was no other place we wanted to be.
As the night ended, we turned off the sound system and
looked at each other. Our shiny medals caught the light and glimmered like
disco balls. We’ll never forget this race and the unforgettable night we spent
singing, laughing, and celebrating together.
➡ Experience the fellowship,
excitement, and joy of dragon boat racing for yourself. Email me now at
DFcaptains@gmail.com for FREE lessons in Redwood City.
- Alex, the Minister of Newbie Happiness 🐲
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reserved.
Last weekend, we traveled to Southern California to compete
in the LA County Dragon Boat Festival. Our time at the festival was filled with
moments of doubt, flashes of hope, and a massive swell of joy that made us lose
control of our bodies.
The competition was going to be tough. So we prepared by running
endless drills and hitting the weight room hard. But would this training be
enough?
We found out on race day. During our last heat, we took a
deep breath together:
INHALE. HOLD IT. EXHALE.
Then the horn blared and we exploded into action.
Time stood still as we paddled our hearts out. Every stroke
counted. Every gasp of air was needed. Every boat we passed was a small victory
that gave us hope. But were we fast enough to reach the winners’ podium?
We looked around as we crossed the finish line. The race was
too close to call. So we waited for the awards ceremony to discover our fate.
When the announcer called our name, our hearts skipped a
beat. We were so ecstatic, we kicked up our heels and danced onto the stage.
That wonderful moment was a release: the hard work and sacrifice were worth it.
Because at that moment, we became heroes. Our medals felt
solid and heavy. But the heft felt good, so we kept dancing.
➡ Experience the intensity,
excitement, and joy of dragon boat racing for yourself. Email me now at
DFcaptains@gmail.com for FREE lessons with DieselFish in Redwood City.
- Alex, the Minister of Newbie Happiness 🐲
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DIESELFISH JUST MEDALED AT THE LA COUNTY DRAGON BOAT FESTIVAL! 🏅
DIESEL! DIESEL! DIESEL!
→ YOU can feel the thrill of racing and winning a medal,
too! Just email me now at DFcaptains@gmail.com for free dragon boat lessons in
Redwood City.
- Alex, the Minister of Newbie Happiness 🐲
📸: Sunny
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What’s it like to paddle a dragon boat? This chart shows you what DieselFish’s practice sessions are like:
→ Anything surprising? DM or email me now at DFcaptains@gmail.com to learn
how you can try dragon boat racing for free in Redwood City.
- Alex, YOUR Minister of Newbie Happiness 🐲
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