Paddlers who Lunch | Redwood City Dragon Boat

DieselFish goes out to lunch…again

“This croissant looks buttery,” said Victor. “Can we get some more napkins?”

After practice on Saturday, the team went to Pamplemousse Patisserie Et Café in downtown Redwood City for lunch. We go to Pamplemousse when we want to reward ourselves after a decent workout. The French-style café offers rich savory dishes including crispy croque monsieur sandwiches and cheesy quiches. Sometimes, we even order their baked goods. (Victor loved his almond croissant.) Just because we paddle like savages doesn’t mean that we have to eat like them.

The team always goes out for meals together after practices. These meals allow us to bond and relax after our exciting workouts. Sometimes, I look forward to the meals as much as the practices.

- Alex, Your Minister of Newbie Happiness

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Humans of DieselFish – Victor and Alex | Redwood City Dragon Boat

Family Fun with DieselFish

"I paddled with my son today. We haven't spent time together like this in a while. I don't exercise, so I was worried that I wouldn't be able to keep up. But it was fine. The people are nice and I had fun, so I will try it again."

"My mom wants him to pick up some new hobbies."

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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!

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Lunar New Year Dinner with DieselFish Dragon Boat Team

Lunar New Year Dinner with DieselFish Dragon Boat Team

The hungriest dragon boat team in the San Francisco Bay Area!

Tonight, a bunch of us got together for a fun and filling Lunar New Year dinner. Shared meals are an important part of DieselFish culture, because they help us bond and achieve greater synchronization.

It doesn’t look like it, but we’re actually training in this picture. No one will beat us the freestyle buffet competition!

Happy year of the DieselFish!

-Alex, the Minister of Newbie Happiness

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Pub Trivia Night

DieselFish is all about defying expectations! The team strives to push its limits and evolve. This burning desire has even spilled over into our social activities off the water. We’ve been playing a lot of pub trivia lately, which is surprising because trivia games test your intelligence, not your brawn. Maybe we play because we don’t like being stereotyped as a bunch of dumb jocks. Or maybe we play because we enjoy hanging out with each other over drinks, food and games. Whatever the reason, we always have a fun time. I just wish the games had more questions about ancient Chinese water sports. -The Minister of Newbie Happiness

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