DRAGON BOAT SUCCESS STORIES: DEBBIE’S FIRST RACE | DieselFish Dragon Boat Team | San Jose, Peninsula, San Francisco

Debbie recently competed in her first dragon boat race. Read on to learn how she made herself proud on race day. We’re pleased with her progress, too! [5 SECOND READ]

DF: You just completed your first dragon boat race with DieselFish. How do you feel?
D: It was beyond my imagination! The race felt unreal, and I am thankful for the team allowing me to race with them. It was very fast! I am proud that I paddled the whole race without dropping out.

DF: What advice would you give to other new paddlers who are about to race for the first time?
D: Block out other team’s noise and tune in for your team’s instructions. Focus with your crew. Do your best to follow the instructions and paddle.

DF: Why do you like dragon boat racing?
D: The race was filled with a positive vibe. My team members are well-connected, have strong bonds, and are social and upbeat. They are very nice people. The race is truly about teamwork, mind and body.

DF: Why do you like DieselFish?
D: My teammates are friendly and maintain close relationships. They have a healthy balance of experience and background. Also, they are comfortable coaching me. As a newbie, I feel valued and included.

→ If Debbie can do it, so can YOU. DieselFish offers FREE dragon boat lessons in Redwood City. Email me now at DFcaptains@gmail.com to get started.

- Alex, the Minister of Newbie Happiness 🐲

Copyright 2024 DieselFish Dragon Boat Team. All rights reserved.

DRAGON BOAT SUCCESS STORIES: LUCY’S FIRST RACE | DieselFish Dragon Boat Team | San Jose, Peninsula, San Francisco

Lucy just completed her first dragon boat race with DieselFish! In this interview, she spills the tea on what race days are really like—from a newbie’s perspective. Lucy also gives us the lowdown on why DieselFish is the perfect team for newbies in San Jose, the Peninsula, and San Francisco. Read on to learn more. [5 SECOND READ]

DF: You just completed your first dragon boat race with DieselFish. How do you feel?
L: It was great learning what a race day is like. I did a lot of snacking and soaked up the festival spirit. I did a total of four races throughout the day but wasn’t tired afterwards.

DF: What advice would you give to other new paddlers who are about to race for the first time?
L: The day was a lot more chill than expected but getting a medal is a lot harder than expected. The team provided great equipment, so don’t stress if you don’t have a paddle and seat pad.

DF: Why do you like dragon boat racing?
L: I like the festival spirit. It’s basically a day of snacking and chatting, and you get to mingle with other teams.

DF: Why do you like DieselFish?
L: I like that DieselFish is inclusive despite the team members having very different skill levels. Everybody got to race, and we never single out members that are out of practice.

→ If Lucy can do it, so can YOU. DieselFish offers FREE dragon boat lessons in Redwood City. Email me now at DFcaptains@gmail.com to get started.

- Alex, the Minister of Newbie Happiness 🐲

Copyright 2024 DieselFish Dragon Boat Team. All rights reserved.