What we’re about
Boston 1 is a nonprofit dragon boat club operating out of the Boston Harbor. Our water season begins late April, 2025! Our winter season resumes November, 2025!
Boston 1 is a team that balances a fun social atmosphere with a competitive edge - a family away from home where we encourage friendship, and physical fitness.
While we have temporarily paused public Meetup events, we're still welcoming new paddlers. Please email us at info@boston1.org if you're interested in attending a practice session!
If you join Boston 1, there will be ample opportunities to race, paddle, socialize, and get stronger together. During a normal year, we race in regional dragon boat race festivals about 6 times over the summer. We treat race events like road trips: driving with friends around the Northeast, paddling competitively, having adventures, eating, drinking and getting to know each other better.
But let's be real, dragon boat paddling is an athletic sport. We aren't going for a lazy sight-seeing paddle. Your heart will be pumping, you will get sweaty, you will get splashed, you will have a lot of fun. We work hard together so that we can race strong and be proud of our efforts as one team. Do expect to get a good workout with some impressive beasts on the boat, but most importantly, we do all this in a non-judgmental and welcoming environment. All fitness levels are welcome.
Social Stuff
The team also comes together at social events that are organized throughout the year (long bike rides, bowling, pub nights, pot lucks, winter ski retreats and end-of-year banquets).
Admin Stuff
In the event of inclement weather, announcements will be made through the comments area of each meetup event, also via slack.
Website: http://boston1.org
Email: info@boston1.org
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/B1dbt
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/boston1dragonboat/
Upcoming events
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Boston 1 Dragon Boat Winter Recruitment Day-Strength & Conditioning
168 Second St, Cambridge, MA, USWhether you’re a beginner or a seasoned gym-goer, Boston 1 is inviting you to a 2-hour strength and conditioning workout led by head coach Lily Ting (she/her), Team USA dragon boat paddler and coach. To sign up, please register on our meetup page listed in the bio.
NOTE: Due to high interest and limited seats, if you RSVP on Meetup but our records show you did not complete the waiver and payment 24hr prior, we may remove you from the event to prioritize those who did.
Strength & Conditioning Workout Series with Boston 1 Dragon Boat Team:
Interested in joining a community of athletes and fun-loving people? Join us for our group strength & conditioning Winter Workout sessions to prepare us for our water season of dragon boat racing. We meet 2 hours each week at Kendall Square. If you’re not someone who regularly works out, we’ll also provide motivation, guidance, and feedback on your technique, form, and development.
Come ready to sweat, work hard, meet some friendly people, and have fun!
We meet Sundays from 8am-10am.
Fees:
Two-Session Trial: Try up to 2 sessions for just $10 each.
Season Membership (all Sunday workouts until April, with additional Paddle Erg practices): $144 / $105 for ages ≤ 24.
How To Join:
- Complete our e-waiver HERE!
- Trial session-up to 2 sessions- $10 each. Complete payment via Zeffy-https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/b1-winter-membership-25--26
- RSVP on Meetup to the trial sessions you will be attending!
- Come to training 10-15 minutes early and talk to one of our coaches to get acclimated and ready for our workout!
What To Wear/Bring:
- Moisture Wicking/Quick Dry Athletic Clothing & Workout Shoes/Sneakers
- Water Bottle
- Mask (if you so choose)
Storage:
There are cubbies and hooks to store your belongings, with bathrooms to change.
Directions/Parking/Transit
GPS Address: 168 Second St, Cambridge, MA 02142
Parking Location & Gym Entrance Map: https://drive.google.com/file/d/18Pk_636iMuBXhOr4rrs-_5RBYlZMs9UC/view?usp=sharing
Parking: There is ample metered 2-hour street parking.
Transit: We are a 10 minute walk from both the Kendall/MIT Red Line T Stop, as well as the Lechmere Green Line T Stop.
Reach out if you have any questions!
Email Us: boston1.dboat@gmail.com
Website: https://boston1.org/
As a 501(c)(3) charitable organization founded in 2013 by a group of experienced paddlers, our focus is to promote the sport and community of dragon boating in the greater Boston area. While we strive to paddle at an elite level to race competitively, we welcome athletes of all fitness levels and aim to make Boston 1 a fun experience for everyone. During the winter months we train as a group indoors on a weekly basis, in preparation to hit the water come springtime.3 attendees
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