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AND good times? Email me now at DFcaptains@gmail.com
for free dragon boat lessons.
- Alex, the Minister of Newbie Happiness 🐲
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Summer has finally arrived. The days are longer and warmer,
so I can spend more time outside with my DieselFish friends. My heart skips a
beat whenever I think about the adventures we’re going to have together. Here’s
a list of some of the stuff I’m most excited about:
RACING IN MONTRÉAL AND LOS ANGELES
Summer is prime dragon boat season. There are races every weekend
all over the world. We always include away races in our schedule. Because away
races are mini vacations. We paddle during the day and explore the cities at
night. This summer’s offerings are especially exciting. Many of us are going to
race in Montréal and Los Angeles. The competitions will be fast and furious. After
the races, we’ll hopefully check out Old Montréal and Disneyland.
PADDLING AFTER WORK ON WEDNESDAY NIGHTS
The summer sun stays up forever, allowing us to practice in
the evening. Fresh air, exercise, and gorgeous sunsets—there is no better way
to unwind after a grueling day at the office.
LUNCHES WITH THE TEAM
When the weather is warm, we grab lunch after practice. Some
of our favorite spots in Redwood City and San Carlos offer outdoor seating that
allows us to enjoy fresh air and sunshine as we chow down and chat. I’m looking
forward to savoring the halloumi cheese rolls at Mazra and the chicken tikka
thali at Zareen’s. The curries at Isarn Garden Thai Cuisine are delicious, too.
→ Our summer is going to be awesome, filled with
sunshine, fun, and excitement. Would you like to join our adventures? DM or
email me now at DFcaptains@gmail.com to book a FREE dragon boat lesson in
Redwood City.
- Alex, the Minister of Newbie Happiness 🐲
📸: Alex and Chris
Happy Duanwu from DieselFish! If you’re new to dragon
boat racing, you might wonder, “What is Duanwu?” and “What is that triangle-shaped
thing in the comic?” Let us explain.
Duanwu is the Dragon Boat Festival, a major holiday in China. The modern sport of dragon boat racing traces its origins to Duanwu.
During Duanwu, people race dragon boats. The races are intense. The competitors give it their all as they dig their paddles deep, explode with raw power, and fight through burning muscles for glory and thrills. The races leave the athletes exhausted and famished. That’s when it’s time to eat.
The traditional food of Duanwu is zongzi. Zongzi are dumplings made of sticky rice. They are stuffed with mouthwatering treats that range from egg yolks to pork belly. The zongzi are wrapped in bamboo leaves, tied up, and steamed. As you can see in the comic, the wrapping process is difficult. If you wrap a zongzi too loosely or leave gaps in the leaves, the rice will spill out as it steams.
Here’s hoping your Duanwu is filled with fun, excitement, and delicious food.
→ DieselFish is best dragon boat racing team for newcomers in the San Francisco Bay Area. Got questions? Email me now at DFcaptains@gmail.com for answers and advice.
- Alex, the Minister of Newbie Happiness 🐲
Copyright 2026 DieselFish Dragon Boat Team. All rights reserved.
Would you
like to meet new friends?
Start
joining group activities, like dragon boat racing.
Dragon boat
racing is an exciting water sport in which teams paddle massive canoes down
racecourses.
When you
start dragon boat racing, you’ll meet lots of people. Together, you’ll share
adventures that will help you build bonds. You’ll have fun along the way, too.
DieselFish knows that you might find it intimidating to try a new activity with a group of
strangers. So, we’ve cultivated a friendly atmosphere. You’ll feel warm, fuzzy,
and welcomed.
→ Sounds good?
Let’s get started. Email me now at DFcaptains@gmail.com to book a FREE
dragon boat lesson in Redwood City.
- Alex, the
Minister of Newbie Happiness 🐲
