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Love, Pride, Unity - Dragon Boating
Charlotte Dragon Boat Association is a non-profit organization created to promote the sport of dragon boating in our region.
Have you ever wondered what dragon boating is all about?
Here is the CCTV (China Central Television) coverage of the Oak Ridge dragon boat race on May 31st, 2014:
Charlotte Dragonboat invites all meetup folks to come and try it out. No experience is necessary. All age groups and fitness levels are welcome and we provide all the gear. You just need to wear workout clothes that can get splashed on, and bring water to drink.
Competitive team practice:
Wednesday 6:30 PM till 7:45 PM
Saturday 8:45 AM till 10:00 AM
Beginner dragon boat practice:
Saturday 10:00 AM till 11:30 AM
We hope you can join us!
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- CDBA Veterans Practice--Wed, 6:00 PM; The Lake House, CorneliusLake House Wine Bar & Grill, Cornelius, NC
This session is reserved for the CDBA veterans racing members (Fury & Surge) only!
Show time is 6:00 PM!
Warmup/stretch at 0610 PM!
Boats launch NLT 0630!
Practice Duration: 60 - 75 mins2025 Club Dues (all members):
$75.00
To help CDBA from incurring PayPal surcharges, please use Zelle to: jclchen.nc@gmail.comAll crew members are expected in the upkeeping of the boats...Bailing, Cleaning, Drying, etc., as needed.
Everyone, be sure to sign up on Meetup! All paddlers must sign a waiver for 2025!
As always, monitor the Meetup events for last minute updates, i.e., location change, weather delays and/or cancelations.Paddles Up!!!
- 8th Annual West Point Lake DB Race, 7/12/2025, LaGrange, GAPyne Road Park, LaGrange, GA
The West Point Lake DB Race is a new event to CDBA. The Surge crew will have priority to this race. If needed, Fury crew will be called up to fill the seats.
Per the wpldragonboatrace.com Website:
There is a festival atmosphere happening on land. Each team has a tailgating area and friends to cheer them on. Music and announcements are being played from the main stage. This family fun event hosts food vendors and a picnic venue.
Surge crew, sign up asap if interested.
You must be a dues paid CDBA member in good standing and have taken at least one Time Trial, amongst other criteria, to qualify.
2025 CDBA membership dues:
Veterans, $75.00
New members (Rookies), $55.00
Please Zelle dues to: Dr John Chen, jclchen.nc@gmail.comRace Fee: $40.00
Zelle fees to: jclchen.nc@gmail.comReady! Ready!!