What we’re about
You’re invited to try dragon boating, a team canoeing sport for fun and or competition. Adaptive Fusion is a very diverse group of people, some with challenges and some without. We are currently practicing on Saturdays and Sundays from 8:30 AM to 11 AM, and would love to have you join us.
We provide personal flotation devices (pfds) and paddles and show you the basic strokes. Then we get on the water and have some fun!. Don’t worry, the plan is always to stay on top of the water, although you may get your feet wet when loading the boat. All fitness levels welcome.
Our mission is to promote Paradragon paddling and to race at the highest levels of competition. Some of our members just competed at the 17th World Dragon Boat Racing Championships in Germany. Our next local race will be at Santa Fe Dam on October 4th. Come out and see if you love this sport as much as we do, and if you practice a few times, and with the coach's approval, maybe you will be racing too!
It is important to RSVP before you come out so we can make sure we have room and so we can balance the boat. Please contact Mary at (770) 778-8154 (Long Beach, CA) or email us at adaptivefusion@gmail.com
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See all- Welcome Veterans to a Dragon Boat Paddling ExperienceMothers Beach, Long Beach, CA
Try out the great sport of dragon boat with the Adaptive Fusion Dragon Boat Club. This unique paddling experience is open to veterans of all abilities, plus friends and family, including those with PTSD, blindness, who are Deaf or hard-of-hearing, amputees, or have or don't have any other disabilities.
Above with the blue hat is Julius, an Army veteran and amputee who paddles with the club.
Come together for a morning of teamwork, camaraderie, and outdoor fun as we hit the water for a dragon boat session. Our experienced instructors will provide guidance and support, ensuring everyone can participate and enjoy the benefits of this exhilarating sport. Don't miss this opportunity to connect with fellow veterans and others, and see if you get "bit" by the dragon.
8:30 AM Meet and Greet
8:45 AM Basic Strokes
9:00 AM Warmups
9:15 AM Gear up
9:30 AM On the Boat
10:40 AM Bring Boat Up/ Clean
10:50 AM Wrap Up/Snacks
11:00 AM FinishedPlease fill out the waiver BEFORE you come to practice.
Go to http://tiny.cc/scdbcID to receive a code sent to your email, then complete the waiver at http://tiny.cc/scdbcwaiver. It's not difficult, it just takes a couple of steps. Thanks! - Learn to Paddle a Canoe with a Team - Try it this Sunday!Mothers Beach, Long Beach, CA
You're invited to try out the great sport of dragon boating. These large canoes hold up to 20 people and have a steersperson and a caller. You sit two on a bench, facing forward, and paddle on one side.
This exciting paddling experience is open to people of all abilities.
Our experienced instructors will provide guidance and support, ensuring everyone can participate and enjoy the benefits of this exhilarating sport.Don't miss this opportunity and see if you get "bit" by the dragon. If you do, this sport features racing competitions, ranging from local to international levels.
Yes, our team, Adaptive Fusion, has a General Manager who is blind, a Team Captain who is Deaf, and others with PTSD, or are amputees or have other disabilities, plus other paddlers who don't. We welcome all!
We are also three-time National Paradrgon Champions!
8:30 AM Meet and Greet
8:45 AM Basic Strokes
9:00 AM Warmups
9:15 AM Gear up
9:30 AM On the Boat
10:40 AM Bring Boat Up/ Clean
10:50 AM Wrap Up/Snacks
11:00 AM FinishedPlease fill out the waiver BEFORE you come to practice.
Go to http://tiny.cc/scdbcID to receive a code sent to your email, then complete the waiver at http://tiny.cc/scdbcwaiver. It's not difficult, just takes a couple of steps. Thanks!Come together for a morning of teamwork, camaraderie, and outdoor fun.
- Learn to Paddle a Canoe with a Team - Try it this Sunday!Mothers Beach, Long Beach, CA
You're invited to try out the great sport of dragon boating. These large canoes hold up to 20 people and have a steersperson and a caller. You sit two on a bench, facing forward, and paddle on one side.
This exciting paddling experience is open to people of all abilities.
Our experienced instructors will provide guidance and support, ensuring everyone can participate and enjoy the benefits of this exhilarating sport.Don't miss this opportunity and see if you get "bit" by the dragon. If you do, this sport features racing competitions, ranging from local to international levels.
Yes, our team, Adaptive Fusion, has a General Manager who is blind, a Team Captain who is Deaf, and others with PTSD, or are amputees or have other disabilities, plus other paddlers who don't. We welcome all!
We are also three-time National Paradrgon Champions!
8:30 AM Meet and Greet
8:45 AM Basic Strokes
9:00 AM Warmups
9:15 AM Gear up
9:30 AM On the Boat
10:40 AM Bring Boat Up/ Clean
10:50 AM Wrap Up/Snacks
11:00 AM FinishedPlease fill out the waiver BEFORE you come to practice.
Go to http://tiny.cc/scdbcID to receive a code sent to your email, then complete the waiver at http://tiny.cc/scdbcwaiver. It's not difficult, just takes a couple of steps. Thanks!Come together for a morning of teamwork, camaraderie, and outdoor fun.
- Learn to Paddle a Canoe with a Team - Try it this Sunday!Mothers Beach, Long Beach, CA
You're invited to try out the great sport of dragon boating. These large canoes hold up to 20 people and have a steersperson and a caller. You sit two on a bench, facing forward, and paddle on one side.
This exciting paddling experience is open to people of all abilities.
Our experienced instructors will provide guidance and support, ensuring everyone can participate and enjoy the benefits of this exhilarating sport.Don't miss this opportunity and see if you get "bit" by the dragon. If you do, this sport features racing competitions, ranging from local to international levels.
Yes, our team, Adaptive Fusion, has a General Manager who is blind, a Team Captain who is Deaf, and others with PTSD, or are amputees or have other disabilities, plus other paddlers who don't. We welcome all!
We are also three-time National Paradrgon Champions!
8:30 AM Meet and Greet
8:45 AM Basic Strokes
9:00 AM Warmups
9:15 AM Gear up
9:30 AM On the Boat
10:40 AM Bring Boat Up/ Clean
10:50 AM Wrap Up/Snacks
11:00 AM FinishedPlease fill out the waiver BEFORE you come to practice.
Go to http://tiny.cc/scdbcID to receive a code sent to your email, then complete the waiver at http://tiny.cc/scdbcwaiver. It's not difficult, just takes a couple of steps. Thanks!Come together for a morning of teamwork, camaraderie, and outdoor fun.
