What a Race! | DieselFish Dragon Boat Team

DieselFish worked together and scored an impressive victory at the Northern California International Dragon Boat Festival.

By my reckoning, this was the best heat DieselFish has raced in years.

The starter’s horn blasted.

And then, everything fell into place:

We reached, rotated and buried.

We stayed in in time with our leads.

We added extra power at just the right moments. 

And the results were fantastic!

We crossed the finish with open water between us and the competition.

We can achieve great things when we work together as a team.

Good job, Fishies. Onward to more racing tomorrow.

➡ Email me now at DFcaptains@gmail.com for free dragon boat lessons. You’ll get stronger, meet new people and take on a new challenge.

-Alex, the Minister of Newbie Happiness 🐲

Masters Do it Better... | DieselFish Dragon Boat Team

…Because we’ve been around and learned a few tricks.

At long last, our medals finally arrived!

We won this hardware back in May at the California Dragon Boat Association’s Regional Regatta. The Regatta included a masters race. Masters races are for paddlers aged forty and up. No young whippersnappers allowed!

You might wonder what it’s like to race with a middle-aged boat…

Does the crew smell like Icy Hot?

Does AARP sponsor the race?

Are there ambulances on standby?

Actually, masters races are just as intense and exciting as standard dragon boat races. But there’s a difference!

Most of the masters have paddled for a long time. So there’s lots of experience in the boat.

On race day, we felt this difference as soon as our boat jumped out from the starting line.

Our powerful strokes yanked us through the water at a furious pace that generated a bubbly wake. That’s because every paddler was reaching and rotating like a pro.

Timing in the boat was spot on. Everyone in the boat knew how to stay in time.

As we neared the finish line, we found ourselves neck and neck with our enemies.

That’s when we got stubborn and applied even more power.

After a fierce battle, we ended up winning the bronze.

Not bad for a bunch of geezers. We do it better because we’ve been around the block and know what we’re doing.

Would you like to race with our masters crew? Email me now at DFcaptains@gmail.com for free dragon boat lessons in Redwood City.

- Alex, the Minister of Newbie Happiness

BREAKING NEWS: DieselFish Dragon Boat Team Wins at NorCal Race

The team earned a medal at the big race

When you win a medal at NorCal, you get to do stuff like this

San Francisco Bay Area dragon boat team DieselFish paddled away with a silver medal at the Northern California International Dragon Boat Festival!

I’m so proud! Many of our crew members are brand new. This was their first race.

DIESEL! DIESEL! DIESEL!

➡ If we can do it, so can you! Email me now at DFcaptains@gmail.com for free lessons in Redwood City.

-Alex, the Minister of Newbie Happiness

The team shows off its hardware

DieselFish Wins at CDBA Sprint Race Part Two

DieselFish Dragon Boat Team paddled away with a victory at the CDBA Sprint Race!

Here are some more pictures from the race:

The cutest team in dragonboat!

Hanging out in the tent between races

Jason and Akash bask in the glory of the hardware

See the navy ship in the background? 

DIESEL! DIESEL! DIEEEEEEEESEL!

If we can do it, so can you! Email me at dfcaptains@gmail.com for free dragon boat lessons in Redwood City!

-Alex, the Minister of Newbie Happiness

DieselFish Wins at CDBA Sprint Race

DieselFish Dragon Boat Team paddled away with a victory at the CDBA Sprint Race!

Coach Marynka shows off the hardware

Fun times with Bryan and Conely under the tent

Okay, just one drink. Then we go home. Hanging out with our partners, Summon the Dragon at Speisekammer

Raise a glass to victory!

What a fun race! Photo: Edric Kwan

DIESEL! DIESEL! DIESEL!

If we can do it, so can you! Email me at dfcaptains@gmail.com for free dragon boatlessons in Redwood City!

-Alex, the Minister of Newbie Happiness

Dragon Boat Success Stories — DieselFish Medals in Long Beach

DieselFish rallied together and won big 

Photo credits: Peter Lee, Marynka Rojas

San Francisco Bay Area dragon boat team DieselFish heads south every summer to compete in the Long Beach Dragon Boat Festival. The team looks forward to this festival all year long because it’s always filled with intense races and fun hangouts. This year’s trip was particularly memorable because the team experienced a breakthrough that helped it win a medal.

“This year’s trip was fun,” said veteran paddler and team treasurer Marynka Rojas. “Away races offer a great opportunity for bonding and getting to know our team members better as individuals.” According to team captain Ellen Reichert, team members bonded by “playing board games” between races. “We also spooned on the beach!” she added.

This friendly atmosphere helped DieselFish win a silver medal. “The team’s strong camaraderie and desire to succeed together made a big difference,” said Reichert. Rojas agreed with Reichert. “We raced pretty solidly because we paddled for each other,” Rojas said. “I paddled harder during our last race because I didn’t want to let my teammates down.”

This year’s Long Beach Dragon Boat Festival was an important moment for DieselFish. The team won a medal at a prestigious race. But more importantly, the crew achieved this victory by rallying together, a skill that will be invaluable as the next race draws near.

Dragon boat racing with DieselFish is the ultimate team sport! We will help you become stronger and faster. Email us at dfcaptains@gmail.com now for details!