Originating in China some 2,000 years ago, dragon boat racing is popular throughout Asia, the Pacific Islands, Europe and the United States. Crews consist of 20 paddlers, a drummer and a steerer. The Alameda Dragon Flyers racing club practices Saturdays year-round (8:45 to 10:30 a.m.) holds 2 evening practices (Mondays and Wednesdays from 5:45 to 7:15 p.m.) from March 12 through October 31, runs a challenging boot camp to build paddler fitness, participates in local, West Coast and international races, and has an active social calendar for paddlers and their non-paddling family members and friends. Practices are held on the Alameda-Oakland Estuary, where paddle boarders, kayakers, whale boats, outriggers, sail boats, sea otters and cargo ships also ply the waters. Novice, recreational and competitive paddlers 18 years and older are welcome to attend 3 free introductory sessions before joining for an annual fee of $120. Equipment and instruction are provided; swimming ability is not required. It's a great workout at a bargain price. You should check them out!

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Hours
Regular Hours
Mon:
TueClosed
Wed:
Thu - FriClosed
Sat:
SunClosed
Services/Products
We offer instruction and fitness training to prepare paddlers for competitiive and recreational dragon boat racing. We provide boats, paddles, safety equipment and coaching.
Location
We meet in the parking lot at 2400 Mariner Square Drive, Alameda (formerly Chevy's Restaurant, now vacant.) Ask for Nancy, Karen or Carol.
Neighborhoods
West End, Marina Village
Amenities
We paddle on the Alameda-Oakland Estuary, with beautiful views of the Alameda and Oakland waterfronts. Our club members are friendly and supportive. We have lots of social activities that include paddlers' non-paddling friends and families.
Accreditation

California Dragon Boat Association

Associations
We are members of the California Dragon Boat Association, the largest dragon boat organization in the Bay Area and organizer of the S.F. International Dragon Boat Festival, held at Treasure Island every September.
Categories
Boating Instruction, Sports Clubs & Organizations, Youth Camps
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