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

Email me at dfcaptains@gmail.com for fun foodie adventures and free dragon boat lessons!

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."

Email me at dfcaptains@gmail.com for fun family adventures and free dragon boat lessons!

First Practice #Selfies | Redwood City Dragon Boat

Our first practice was a blast! Were you there?

Smiles all around

We love you too, Martha!

Clear blue sky and glassy water

DieselFish Dragon Boat Team’s first practice of 2016 was filled with fun, fitness and food! I can’t think of a better way to spend a beautiful Saturday morning. Thanks for the pics, Martha!

You can join our adventures, too! We will offer free lessons for beginners on:

><((((º> 4/2 from 10:00-1:30

><((((º> 4/9 from 1:30-3:00

><((((º> 4/16 from 10:00-1:30

Our beginner sessions will cover the basics of the sport in a fun and friendly atmosphere. The team will provide you with personalized instruction. This is the perfect time to get started!

Please register today at: http://bit.ly/1RmNX89.

- Alex, your Minister of Newbie Happiness

Dragon Boat Adventure and Hawaiian Lunch

PADDLERS READY? GO! 

You’ve been trapped indoors for months now, waiting for the days to get longer and warmer. Spring has sprung, so it’s time to return to the great outdoors and get active again. Beginning on March 19, DieselFish Dragon Boat Team will offer free lessons created especially for newcomers to the sport. RSVP today for fun, friendship and fitness on the high seas of Redwood City! After practice, we’ll hang out and have a Hawaiian lunch at L&L BBQ (324 Walnut St.) just around the corner.

 A dragon boat is a large racing canoe that holds 20 paddlers. Dragon boat racing is the ultimate team sport, because the crew needs to paddle in time. There’s no greater feeling than pushing a boat towards the finish line with your friends!

Our beginner sessions will cover the basics of the sport in a fun and friendly atmosphere. Our team will provide you with personalized instruction. This is the perfect time to get started.

><((((º> First three practices are FREE

><((((º> BEGINNERS WELCOME! Check out our FAQ and send your questions to dfcaptains@gmail.com

><((((º> Please fill out an Adult Liability and Release waiver and bring it with you to practice. 

><((((º> Don’t park in front of the site’s front gate

><((((º> Bring a towel and drinking water. We will supply your equipment.

><((((º> We hope you like Spam musubi.

Please RSVP by noon on March 17. I promise you fun, fitness and outdoor adventures!

Dragon Boat Around the World – Israel

Watch dragon boat racing bring the world together

A South Korean news program ran a story about a Chinese dragon boat race in Israel.

Here are some of my favorite quotes from the story:

• “It’s a water sport enjoyed in 72 countries around the world.”

• “It’s gaining in popularity these days because anyone can easily learn the basic skills in just 20 minutes, and anyone can enjoy the sport regardless of race or religion.”

•”We believe dragon boating is a way to bring people together under one tent, people of different faiths, different ages, abilities…”

Dragon boat racing has truly become a global phenomenon and a force for good!

Email me today at dfcaptains@gmail.com to learn how you can join this worldwide movement.

The Burning Question | Redwood City Dragon Boat

Dragon Boat Nipples?

Hello Internet Friends!

Look down at your PFDs.¹

What do you call those plastic square doohickeys? What do you do with them?

Post pictures of you using your doohickeys!²

Thanks,

Alex, your Minister of Newbie Happiness³

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Editor’s Notes:

1. A “PFD” is a personal floatation device. Or, to newbies, a “life jacket.”

2. Awkward! But I am curious to find out how people use this feature.

3. After this weird post, not for long!

DieselFish is committed to educating newcomers about the fun sport of dragon boat racing. Send pictures and complaints to Alex at dfcaptains@gmail.com

Redwood City Dragon Boat | BIAC Clean Up Day 2015

DieselFish Dragon Boat Team cleaned up its home

On August 21, a group of paddlers and rowers joined together to clean up BIAC, our training facility in Redwood City. Together, we stripped old carpet from the boat house, bailed out dragon boats filled with stagnant rain water and disposed of algae-encrusted trash. DieselFish Dragon Boat Team is proud to have contributed to this community effort. BIAC is more than our training site. It’s also been our home for over a decade.

The team is now actively searching for an official hand sanitizer sponsor.

- Alex, your Minister of Newbie Happiness

Got rid of all the rain water that accumulated in the boat...

With this handy tool made from a detergent bottle.

Scraped this funky mass of algae from a section of dock.Whole Foods is selling something like this for $20 a package. #organic #artisinal

Coach Claro from Mountain View Dragon Boat cuts up a section of our old floating dock.

Email me today at dfcaptains@gmail.com for more information about fun and free dragon boat paddling adventures at BIAC!