Uncle George completed his first race with enthusiasm
and cheer. Read on to find out what it’s like to race a dragon boat for the
first time—at the age of 70.
Since he joined DieselFish in October 2022, George has become an important member of the team. He’s the team’s unofficial uncle. In
this role, George brings humor, enthusiasm, and wisdom to our lives. On
August 12, he competed in the California Dragon Boat Association’s 2023 Sprints
in Foster City. At this event, he experienced an important rite of passage: his
first race. Very few people accomplish this challenge at his age.
After the race, George was beaming. His trademark
ear-to-ear smile was perhaps a little wider. “It was very exciting! We went
very fast,” George said. “One minute and it’s over.”
George went on to talk about why he enjoys paddling with
DieselFish. “We are a wide range of ages from 24 to 70,” he explained. “Guess
who is 70?” George then pointed at himself and grinned. “[The team is] very
accepting,” he explained. “Everyone talks to everyone, and it’s a big family.”
Congratulations, Uncle George! You completed your first
race with cheer. We can’t wait to see what comes next for you in
your dragon boat journey. DieselFish will be there for you every step of the
way.
→ If George can do it, so can YOU. DieselFish will
offer FREE dragon boat lessons in Redwood City on 9/16 and 9/23. Email me now at DFcaptains@gmail.com to
reserve your seat.
- Alex, the Minister of Newbie Happiness 🐲
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