First DieselFish Dragon Boat Race - Ellen

You never forget your first dragon boat race with DieselFish! Ellen rocked her first race back in May. Here’s what she had to say about it!

- The Minister of Newbie Happiness

DF: This is Ellen Reichert. She just joined DieselFish. She just finished her first race with the team. So how do you feel after your first race, Ellen?

ER: I feel exhilarated. I’m tired, but a really good kind of tired.

DF: What did you like most about your first race?

ER: I really liked the feeling of crossing the line for the first time. We’ve done it at practice, but it wasn’t the same. So it felt real good.

DF: Do you like practices?

ER: I do! I love practices! They’re the best! That’s what ends my day.

DF: Perfect! When did you join the team?

ER: About four months ago in January.

DF: And what do you like most about the team?

ER: I like the social aspect the most. It’s because when I moved here, I didn’t know anybody, and now I’ve met 40-plus great people that love to hang out and do fun things.

DF: What do you want to do this season?

ER: What do I want to do this season? I want to have a perfect race.

DF: There we go!

ER: A personal perfect race.

DF: You’re having a good start, Ellen!

ER: Awesome!

DF: Congratulations! DieselFish!

-Alex, the Minister of Newbie Happiness

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Congrats DieselFish! May Race Gold!

The California Dragon Boat Association’s May Race is a big deal for the Bay Area’s dragon boat scene. It’s the first race of the season for many teams, so the day is packed with opportunities. For the veteran paddlers, the May Race is a chance to shake off the cobwebs that may have accumulated during the off season. For the beginners, it’s a chance to get their feet wet in their first dragon boat race. For the coaches, it’s a chance to scope out the competition. This season’s May Race was packed with exciting developments for DieselFish. Our veteran Blue Boat paddled long and strong, and powered their way to gold medal. Our beginner Green Boat paddlers welcomed four new paddlers and continued their upward trajectory through the ranks. These are the kinds of performances that trouble the competition!
RACE HIGHLIGHTS
Here’s DieselFish Blue’s championship race. Notice how much wake the team generated near the front of the boat!
Here’s DieselFish Green’s preliminary race. Great timing, newbies!
This season’s May Race was an exciting taste of things to come! FREMONT SPRINTS, HERE WE COME!
-The Minister of Newbie Happiness

Hello Internet friends! Doesn’t dragon boat racing with DieselFish sound like fun? Go to http://dieselfish.org/ now to sign up for a free practice session!