Redwood City Dragon Boat | Powering Through Sandwiches and Races

8/29 dragon boat practice log

What We Ate

DieselFish went to Ike’s Lair of Redwood City for lunch. I felt adventurous, so I ordered the Kryptonite, a massive beast of a sandwich filled with [deep breath] avocado,bacon,beer-battered onion rings,EXTRA pepper jack,ham,mozzarella sticks,pastrami,pesto,roast beef,salami,stuffed jalapeno poppers and turkey. [gasp].The Kryptonite is so big, the staff can’t fit all the ingredients into a single sandwich! 

I knew I was in for a challenge after I ordered. “Wow, you ordered the Kryptonite?” my friend Jen asked. "I want to see it!" said a random stranger. My friend Marynka offered to drive me to the emergency room after I finished. That's when the adventure began.

I started munching away, and it was fun… All those flavors: tangy, creamy, meaty, oily. All those textures: crunchy, soft and chewy… Wow… I lost track of time,,,

I forced myself to stop eating after discovering I had only plowed through half the Kryptonite. I could have eaten more, but I didn’t want to take Marynka up on her offer. It was a fun experience. Next time, I’ll pace myself better and skip breakfast.

What We Learned

The big race at Treasure Island is coming soon, so we focused on race pieces. We had some newbies on the boat, so Marynka took the time to explain the different parts of our racing sequence. She explained that during races, we focus on acceleration at the start, emphasize power during the middle and switch to a sprint pace near the finish line. Our old friend Brian, who coached the Galileo Celestial Dragons, also paddled with us. It was great having him in the boat again because he’s a part of the family and a veteran instructor. He showed us how to improve our power and surge the boat forward. The newbies caught on quickly!

SEE YOU NEXT PRACTICE!

- Alex, your Minister of Newbie Happiness

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Dragon Boat Dine About Town: The Lunar New Year Outing

Dim Sum with DieselFish Dragon Boat Team

DieselFish Dragon Boat Team celebrated the Lunar New Year with a delicious dim sum meal at China Village Seafood Restaurant today. We enjoyed traditional dishes including har gow (shrimp dumplings), cha siu bao (BBQ pork buns) and phoenix talons (OK, they’re really chicken feet). We also played games and welcomed new friends. What a fun way to kick off the year of the sheep!

Alfred and Jen generously gave everyone lai see (red envelopes filled with money). Here, Wayne and Ellen show off their new prosperity.

Marynka, Robert, Julie and Victor get into the holiday spirit.

Jen won a prize!

The menu. Can you believe we plowed through 45 plates of dim sum?

(Don’t worry. We’ll work off the food at one of our killer practice sessions. We’ll save a seat for you.)

GUNG HAY FAT CHOY! HAPPY LUNAR NEW YEAR!

DieselFish has fun off and on the water! Email us at dfcaptains@gmail.com now to learn how you can join our next adventure!

Why 2014 was the Best Year Ever for Dragon Boat

DieselFish Dragon Boat Team’s Year in Review
  

2014 was an amazing year for DieselFish. We got stronger, made new friends and shared some unforgettable experiences together.

Best moments of 2014:

* Our killer workouts. The team’s uniforms got tighter in all the right places.

* Our newest recruits. The rookies did great! We’re thrilled that Rachel, Michelle, Jen and Alfred joined up and proud that we provided them with the support they needed to have such successful first seasons.

* Our strong performances at Long Beach and Treasure Island. We paddled for each other and it showed.

* Our fun social events. The fun didn't stop after practice ended!

DieselFish never rests on its laurels. We are planning big changes for 2015! Email us at dfcaptains@gmail.com now to learn how you can join us for fun and exciting outdoor sports adventures!

Dragon Boat Success Stories — Jen and Alfred’s First Race

  

Our married couple found a new challenge they could enjoy together

 

You never forget your first dragon boat race with DieselFish! Jen and Alfred just rocked their first race at Treasure Island in San Francisco. Here’s what they had to say about it!

DF: Welcome to DieselFish! This is Jen and Alfred.

Jen: Hi!

DF: They’re our team’s married couple. They just had their first race with DieselFish at Treasure Island. How do you feel?

Alfred: It was intense!

Jen: Yeah, it was really intense!

Alfred: It was wet, it was all fun

Jen: In the end, everyone gave it their all

DF: Why did you join DieselFish?

Jen: Well, my cousin joined dragon boating and joined the team

Alfred: And I’m married to her

Jen: And we were really happy to find an activity that we were able to do together.

DF: What do you want to do this season? What are your goals?

Jen and Alfred: TIMING!

DF: Well, timing is the most important part of dragon boat racing. Hey thanks for paddling with us! Have a good season!

Jen: All right!

Alfred: Thanks! 

Looking for a fun family activity? Try dragon boat racing with DieselFish. Introductory sessions are free and exciting. Email us at dfcaptains@gmail.com now for details!