WATERPROOF—BUT STILL DRIP | DieselFish Dragon Boat Team | Serving San Jose, Peninsula, San Francisco

 

Model: Captain Alex

Nothing gets between me and my DieselFashion 

Dragon boat racers need workout clothing that will keep them dry and comfortable. There’s nothing worse than getting drenched at a race and staying wet for hours at a time—with no relief in sight.

 

At the same time, NO ONE LOOKS GOOD IN GORE-TEX. Sorry, that’s the truth! How can you show off your physique when you’re covered by voluminous, tent-like paddling gear?

 

YOU CAN’T.

 

That is until, NOW.

 

DieselFish is proud to unveil its newest product: DieselFashion Waterproof Jeans (TM).

 

We worked with Silicon Valley’s best and brightest (and recently laid-off) engineers to create the world’s first waterproof denim.

 

Jeans made from this fabric offer all the protection and breathability you’d expect from your favorite pair of hiking pants. But they actually look good.

 

Because we also worked with a designer to create a slim and tapered silhouette that will flatter your physique and show off your best assets.

 

Now, there’s no reason why you can’t be both FAST and FABULOUS. Click our link in bio to order your pair beginning on April 1, 2023.

 

- Alex, the Minister of Newbie Happiness 🐲

 

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MAKE NEW FRIENDS IN SILICON VALLEY | DieselFish Dragon Boat Team | Serving San Jose, Peninsula, San Francisco

Dragon boat lessons with DieselFish are a great way to make new friends in Silicon Valley. Read on to find out more.

Looking for new friends in Silicon Valley?

Start joining group activities—like dragon boat racing.

 

When you start dragon boat racing, you’ll meet lots of people. Together, you’ll share adventures that will help you build bonds. You’ll have fun along the way, too.

 

DieselFish knows that many people might find it intimidating to try a new activity with a group of strangers. So, we’ve cultivated a friendly atmosphere. You’ll feel warm, fuzzy, and welcomed.

 

→ Sounds great, right? Let’s get started. DieselFish offers FREE dragon boat lessons in Redwood City. Email me now at DFcaptains@gmail.com to book your first lesson. New friends are just paddle stroke away. 

 

- Alex, the Minister of Newbie Happiness 🐲

 

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PUSH YOURSELF WITH THE DRAGON BOAT FITNESS CHALLENGE | DieselFish Dragon Boat Team | Serving San Jose, Peninsula, San Francisco

 How can benchmarking help you become a better athlete? Read on to find out.

Look how hard the DieselFish crew is working! They’re breathing hard. Sweating. Yanking the paddle like their lives depended on it. What they’re doing isn’t easy. But it’s essential. They’re benchmarking—and it’s going to make them better athletes.

You’re witnessing DieselFish’s first benchmarking session of the season. Periodically, we break out our PERG (Paddle Ergometer; a modified rowing machine) to test our mettle. Every team member gets one minute to paddle as HARD as they can. Our coaches watch and assess each members’ strength, speed, and technique.

The coaches identify areas that each member needs to work on. Then, they provide personalized instruction that helps us meet our needs.

Repeated benchmarking sessions throughout the season help us understand our progression. It feels terrific when you look at your PERG data and realize how much stronger and faster you’ve become. At that moment, you realize the struggle was worth it.

Have you used a PERG before? How does your dragon boat team benchmark performance?

→ We’ll offer FREE adventures for dragon boat beginners on 2/25, 3/4, and 3/11. Email Alex now at DFcaptains@gmail.com to get started.

- Alex, the Minister of Newbie Happiness 🐲

Copyright 2023 DieselFish Dragon Boat Team. All rights reserved.

YOU NEED AN ADVENTURE | DieselFish Dragon Boat Team | Serving San Jose, Peninsula, San Francisco

The Silicon Valley lifestyle is boring. Want to feel alive and excited? Read on to find out how…

Working from home is b o r i n g. Working out at the gym is b o r i n g. Maybe you should stop working so much and start having adventures. But how?

Sign up now for a FREE outdoor adventure with DieselFish. We offer dragon boat lessons every Saturday in Silicon Valley.

You’ll feel ENERGIZED as you see wildlife, feel the ocean breeze, and fly through the water.

It’s time to stop living a boring life. Exciting adventures are just a paddle stroke away…

→ We’ll offer FREE adventures for dragon boat beginners on 2/11, 2/18, and 2/25. Contact Alex now at DFcaptains@gmail.com to get started.

- Alex, the Minister of Newbie Happiness 🐲

Copyright 2023 DieselFish Dragon Boat Team. All rights reserved.

IT’S NOT JUST LUNCH | DieselFish Dragon Boat Team | Serving San Jose, Peninsula, San Francisco

We’re not just a team—we’re a community. Read on to find out how our positive culture helps us win races.

Last Saturday’s practice was fueled by good vibes…AND MSG!

The team enjoyed a tasty dim sum lunch before practice. We had a fun time chatting about everything and nothing while munching a variety of dumplings. Team lunches are a major part of DieselFish’s culture.

You see, we’re not just a team. We’re a community.

We enjoy spending time with each other off the water.

We understand each other.

We have each other’s backs.

This closeness is one of our strengths. When we get into our boat, we paddle for each other.

That belief makes us strong and confident. And all our paddles hit the water as one.

→ We invite you to join the DieselFish community. Please join us for FREE lessons in Redwood City on 2/4, 2/11, and 2/18. Email me now at DFcaptains@gmail.com to begin your dragon boat adventure with us.

- Alex, the Minister of Newbie Happiness 🐲

Copyright 2023 DieselFish Dragon Boat Team. All rights reserved.

YOU NEED TO GET OUTSIDE | DieselFish Dragon Boat Team | Serving San Jose, Peninsula, San Francisco

Feeling stir crazy? Clear skies and sunshine are coming. You can make up for the lonely and boring weeks you were stuck inside by signing up for a FREE dragon boat lesson with DieselFish. Read on to find out how…

Are you sick of the rain, yet? It’s been pouring nonstop and YOU CAN’T TAKE IT ANYMORE. The awful weather has trapped you indoors. You’re going stir crazy. But I have good news…

Sunshine is on its way! Forecasters say the rain will stop this week. You know what that means, right?

It’s time to go outside. It’s time to enjoy the sunshine. It’s time to get active again. But what activity will you try first?

How about a dragon boat adventure with DieselFish? We offer free lessons every Saturday in Redwood City. We’ll teach you how to paddle and then show you the Peninsula’s hidden waterways.

You’ll feel free as beams of sunshine warm your body.

You’ll see seals, hawks, and pelicans.

You’ll fill your lungs with fresh air with every stroke of your paddle.

→ It’s time to make up for all those lonely and boring weeks you were stuck inside. Free lessons for beginners in Redwood City start on 1/21. Contact me now at DFcaptains@gmail.com to book your outdoor adventure with us.

- Alex, the Minister of Newbie Happiness 🐲

Copyright 2022 DieselFish Dragon Boat Team. All rights reserved.

CELEBRATING OUR ACHIEVEMENTS, ONE SONG AT A TIME | DieselFish Dragon Boat Team | Serving San Jose, Peninsula, San Francisco

DieselFish capped off a successful season with an epic party. Read on to find out how the team celebrated its winning season.

On December 10th, DieselFish Dragon Boat Team met up at Grand HotPot for its end-of-season party. There, the team enjoyed simmered foods, celebrated its achievements, and damaged its vocal cords and eardrums (more on that later). This event allowed the team members to cut loose and enjoy the gains they worked hard to achieve.

The evening began with a hotpot feast. In between bites of beef and shrimp, the team members chatted about the team’s incredible season. In 2022, DieselFish won gold medals in back-to-back races, doubled the size of the crew, and experienced new adventures. “I still can’t believe it,” gushed team captain Alex Ling. “Most seasons have highs and lows. But this season kept getting better and better. Every week, we got a little bit faster. New members joined all the time. We EARNED tonight’s celebration.”

Then, the lights dimmed. 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 the night was about to start. We spent the next two hours belting out loud and enthusiastic renditions of our favorite pop songs. At the end of the night, a team member joked that the restaurant’s all-you-can-eat menu should have included throat lozenges and ear plugs.

This raucous celebration lifted our spirits and marked an end to one of the most successful periods in DieselFish’s long history. The team’s recruitment and performance gains during the season enabled the crew to end the season with a winning record. “I’m proud of everyone here,” exclaimed Head Coach Marynka Rojas-Gorgen. “You worked hard, and it showed. I can’t wait to see what we’ll be able to do next season!”

→ DieselFish will return in 2023 for its landmark 25th season. We hope you will join us for more fun, fitness, and friendship on the wild seas of Redwood City. Email me now at DFcaptains@gmail.com to learn how you can join our adventures.

- Alex, the Minister of Newbie Happiness 🐲 (favorite karaoke song: “I Don’t Want to Wait” by Paula Cole)

Copyright 2022 DieselFish Dragon Boat Team. All rights reserved.

Photos: Alex, Marynka, Poky, Siva