What we’re about
The GCDBC is a competitive volunteer nonprofit organization that has built a reputation of success and we have the trophies and medals to prove it.
Our club also supports a number of community programs for dragon boating—including Chicago Chinatown Fury and our annual hands on demonstration at Jackson Park Harbor in conjunction with the Jackson Park Yacht Club located in South Shore. Our Team Blue Chicago, which is a part of Adaptive Adventures, provides adventures and sport opportunities for people with disabilities.
Please join us at our events to learn more about our club.
Upcoming events (2)
See all- 2025 Dragon Boat Season - Weed Street Boat HouseMennone Boathouse, Chicago, IL
Club website: https://www.greaterchicagodragonboatclub.org/
Come and give dragon boating a try! Learn a new sport, meet new friends, have a blast and get a great workout! Find out why this is the fastest growing water sport!
Sign up for your two FREE practices here https://gcdbc.serenitybookings.com/portal/signup
What to expect?
- The Club will provide the boat, paddles and vests!
- Our Coaches will provide the basics of dragon boat paddling. Please arrive at 10:30 am so that there is enough time to stretch, warm up and go over paddling technique before you get on the boat. We will also need to have you complete the waivers that can be found in the link above once you register for your free trial.
- You will come ready to have fun and learn how to paddle. All are welcome! No experience necessary. Wear workout clothes and close-toed shoes that can get wet (you might get splashed, bring extra clothes). Dress in layers taking into account the day's weather. No Flip-Flops! Also don't forget sunscreen, hat, sunglasses, water.
Parking-- plenty of street parking. Please do not park in the Blick or the Whole Foods parking lots, since you can get towed.
Club is not responsible for personal belongings.
- Level 1 Practice 2025 Dragon Boat Season - Lake OpekaLake Park, Des Plaines, IL
Club website: https://www.greaterchicagodragonboatclub.org/
Come and give dragon boating a try! Learn a new sport, meet new friends, have a blast and get a great workout! Find out why this is the fastest growing water sport!
Sign up for your two FREE practices here https://gcdbc.serenitybookings.com/portal/signup
What to expect?
- The Club will provide the boat, paddles and vests!
- Our Coaches will provide the basics of dragon boat paddling. Please arrive at 10:30 am so that there is enough time to stretch, warm up and go over paddling technique before you get on the boat. We will also need to have you complete the waivers that can be found in the link above once you register for your free trial.
- You will come ready to have fun and learn how to paddle. All are welcome! No experience necessary. Wear workout clothes and close-toed shoes that can get wet (you might get splashed, bring extra clothes). Dress in layers taking into account the day's weather. No Flip-Flops! Also don't forget sunscreen, hat, sunglasses, water.
Parking-- plenty of parking in the parking lot.
Club is not responsible for personal belongings.
