CELEBRATING WITH KARAOKE | DieselFish Dragon Boat Team | San Jose, Peninsula, San Francisco Bay Area

 

Racing all day at the LA County Dragon Boat Festival left us exhausted and sore. But then, we discovered that we had won a medal. The news sent our spirits soaring. Suddenly, our exhaustion gave way to excitement. We needed to celebrate this achievement, so we decided to hit the town. How would we celebrate? Let’s just say we were ready to make some noise.

We decided to sing our hearts out. The lights dimmed as we entered the room. A smoke machine blanketed the room with a hazy mist. A laser projected a frantic light show onto the ceiling. The epic karaoke portion of our trip was about to start. We spent the next two hours belting out loud and enthusiastic renditions of our favorite pop songs. After all that training and racing, singing our favorite songs together felt fantastic. At that moment, there was no other place we wanted to be.

As the night ended, we turned off the sound system and looked at each other. Our shiny medals caught the light and glimmered like disco balls. We’ll never forget this race and the unforgettable night we spent singing, laughing, and celebrating together.

➡ Experience the fellowship, excitement, and joy of dragon boat racing for yourself. Email me now at DFcaptains@gmail.com for FREE lessons in Redwood City.

- Alex, the Minister of Newbie Happiness 🐲

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DANCING FOR JOY | DieselFish Dragon Boat Team | San Jose, Peninsula, San Francisco Bay Area

 

Last weekend, we traveled to Southern California to compete in the LA County Dragon Boat Festival. Our time at the festival was filled with moments of doubt, flashes of hope, and a massive swell of joy that made us lose control of our bodies.

The competition was going to be tough. So we prepared by running endless drills and hitting the weight room hard. But would this training be enough?

We found out on race day. During our last heat, we took a deep breath together:

INHALE. HOLD IT. EXHALE.

Then the horn blared and we exploded into action.

Time stood still as we paddled our hearts out. Every stroke counted. Every gasp of air was needed. Every boat we passed was a small victory that gave us hope. But were we fast enough to reach the winners’ podium?

We looked around as we crossed the finish line. The race was too close to call. So we waited for the awards ceremony to discover our fate.

When the announcer called our name, our hearts skipped a beat. We were so ecstatic, we kicked up our heels and danced onto the stage. That wonderful moment was a release: the hard work and sacrifice were worth it.

Because at that moment, we became heroes. Our medals felt solid and heavy. But the heft felt good, so we kept dancing.

➡ Experience the intensity, excitement, and joy of dragon boat racing for yourself. Email me now at DFcaptains@gmail.com for FREE lessons with DieselFish in Redwood City.

- Alex, the Minister of Newbie Happiness 🐲

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LA County Dragon Boat Festival Victory | DieselFish Dragon Boat Team | San Jose, Peninsula, San Francisco Bay Area

DIESELFISH JUST MEDALED AT THE LA COUNTY DRAGON BOAT FESTIVAL! 🏅

DIESEL! DIESEL! DIESEL!

→ YOU can feel the thrill of racing and winning a medal, too! Just email me now at DFcaptains@gmail.com for free dragon boat lessons in Redwood City.

- Alex, the Minister of Newbie Happiness 🐲

📸: Sunny

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