Friday, August 8, 2025

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

Valerie recently competed in her first dragon boat race with DieselFish at the California Dragon Boat Associations’ 2025 Sprint Race in Foster City. Read on to learn what it’s like to dragon boat race for the first time. [ONLY 5 SECOND READ]

DieselFish is a San Jose, Peninsula, and San Francisco Bay Area dragon boat racing team. We offer free lessons in Redwood City.


DF: Congratulations, Valerie! You just completed your first dragon boat milestone—your first race. What was it like?

V: Immediately I couldn't help but notice how warm the water was and the unnaturally blue/green color. Everything moved so quickly from unpacking to warm up and racing our hearts out along with other teams. I couldn't wait to get back in the water to race!

DF: What do you like about dragon boat racing?

V: Community. DieselFish is the kindest group of people you'll meet and everyone enjoys helping one another. It’s a great way to be active if you like water sports. I like the intensity of the practices too. I have zero experience paddling—I still have a long way to go—but the water is always calming and so is knowing you have a great team to grow with.

DF: Why did you join DieselFish?

V: I wanted something to get my butt off the couch and experience the Bay Area (been here less than a year)! I had a good feeling it would be a great way to meet new people and I wasn’t wrong. One look at the DieselFish and I knew I had to try it.

DF: Way to go, Valerie! You did great. We can’t wait to see what comes next for you in your dragon boat journey.

→ If Valerie 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 🐲

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