The Alameda DragonFlyers (ADF) have paddled the Oakland-Alameda Estuary since 2000, a multigenerational crew drawn from the San Francisco East Bay and united by our motto: Fun, Fitness, Friendship. Over the years we've carried our paddles well beyond home water — to San Diego, Victoria, Vancouver, Venice Italy, and Dublin. True to our belief that dragons don't hibernate, you'll find us on the estuary year-round.

The Amazon Dragons Paddling Club was founded in 1992 by the Lesbian Community Project. For 30 years, the Amazons have welcomed all women 16 years and older to build camaraderie, fitness and physical strength in a supportive environment. The Amazons promote positive lesbian and queer visibility, personal integrity, community service and good sportsmanship through competitive dragon boat racing.

The Angry Unicorns are a magical and tenacious group of women who joined together to form the Salem Multicultural Institute's first dragon boat team. Established in 2010 in the state's capitol, the team began as "Salem Mixed Up", but changed their name to reflect the 'little bit of magic' that happens when you bring a dynamic and diverse group of women together to paddle with persistence, determination, and enthusiasm. Dedicated to each other and to our community, we paddle for fun and fitness. Unicorns are said to be uncatchable...watch out, because we paddle like we stole it! A-U, we're golden, baby!

Bay Area Dragons (BAD) is from the San Francisco Bay Area. BAD was the first dragon boat club formed in the Bay Area in 1995 and officially registered in 1996; with our founders introducing the dragonboat paddling sport to California. Our club is made up of members of all ages from all over the San Francisco Bay Area, with diverse backgrounds. We share a common love of the dragonboating sport, we love to eat and travel and have fun! Our members range in age from the tender teens to prime premier to vintage masters LOL. BAD focuses on training paddlers, racing local and international races, promoting DB, and we host an annual bay area corporate novice charity race at our home base in Foster City every summer.  This year's team, the Youngbloods, primarily consists of our younger, newer paddlers.

Team Calapya (kah-LAH-pee-yah)—a Southwest Washington-based group of novice and veteran paddling enthusiasts—is excited to race competitively in the 2026 Portland Dragon Boat Festival! Each stroke of our paddles demonstrates the passion, dedication, and hard-working attitude of every teammate. When we're not practicing at the marina, we support our communities through the spirit of volunteerism and friendship. Our team welcomes aboard anyone committed to bringing energy, strength, and a sense of camaraderie to every practice and race. While we strive to beat our competitors, our highest objective is always having fun on the water! Cheer for Calapya on race day, as you spot us in our charcoal gray jerseys and fiery-red visors!

The Castaways, when not stranded on a desert isle, are an intrepid, hard-working, and fun-loving group that paddles year-round in Portland, Oregon. Our fully inclusive environment keeps the team engaged and active, even during the pandemic when a dozen or more could be found kayaking together on one of Portland’s many rivers. Our shared leadership approach and fun-loving attitude have enabled us to thrive for over 20 years, sometimes winning, sometimes not, but always enjoying a pint or two post-race.

The Catch22 dragon boat team is an active dedicated team of paddlers out of Vancouver Lake Rowing Club on beautiful Vancouver Lake WA. We paddle recreationally and competitively at local and international venues for fun, fitness and friendship all year long. Our team started in the summer of 2013 and has evolved into a very inclusive team of friends and family that enjoy the camaraderie, excitement and competitiveness the sport brings. As we strive to be the best we can be we challenge one another, support each other, splash teammates occasionally but paddle as one.

DragonMax is a co-ed dragon boat team with members of all ages, backgrounds and from all walks of life. Some of us have been paddling for years, and some of us are relatively new to the sport. We treat each other as equals and celebrate our unique strengths.

DragonMax is located in the Berkeley Marina in Berkeley, California. In these waters, we train and hone our skills. We do this so we can compete at our best at the many local and international races throughout the year. From our humble beginnings in 2002, DragonMax has since become the largest paddling club in the Bay Area with over 180 adult members. Our goal is to make sure we’re having fun at practices, races and our community service events. We do that mainly by just plain being DragonMax, a warm, welcoming family that sticks together both on and off the water!

Based in picturesque Gig Harbor, WA, the Gig Harbor Dragon Boat Club is a close-knit crew ranging from 24 to 81 years old. We are connected by our dedication to and passion for the sport and an unwavering belief in the extraordinary potential of a united and determined crew. We strive to excel on and off the water, pushing our limits and empowering each member to discover their strength and potential. We contribute to the broader dragon boat community by participating in events, upholding good sportsmanship, and building lasting connections.

The Golden Dragons PDX Dragon Boat Paddling Club is men and women, at least 50 years old, who paddle dragon boats for fun, fitness and friendship year-round on the Willamette River in Portland, Oregon. Golden Dragons is a well deserved name for this team with everyone being well over the age of 50 and above. Their fierce passion and love of dragon boat reigns well over youth and ambition. Age is but a number! (Open practices available)

The Highland Roosters are one wild and cocky bunch; a flock of fun-loving, kilt-wearing, cock-a-doodle doo-ing paddlers out of Salem, Oregon, though we all wish we were from the Scottish Highlands. Over the last 12 years you may have heard of us, perhaps it was the volume of our laughter, the bag-pipes marching ahead of us as we marshal for our races, or the infamous legend of the beer garden dance-offs. Or maybe you've heard the most recent rumor, that we like to take our competitor's callers captive mid-race. But truly when you get down to it, our legacy is fun; we exist to have fun and we've found, it's really fun to win.

The Hoy Yin Association (海宴同鄉會) is a historic Chinese family and district association in Portland, Oregon. It serves the local Chinese-American community by providing cultural preservation programs and social events, often collaborating with other Portland-based groups like the Chinese Consolidated Benevolent Association.

We practice on Lake Meridian in Kent, WA. During race season we are on the water 3x/week, less during the rainiest months. Weirdly, we are rarely cold and uncomfortable. We supply all the equipment you will need to get started, just come in clothes you can get wet and bring a water bottle. Expect to start slow as you learn the abc's of dragon boat paddling while having a super fun time!

Mighty Women Paddling Club, Inc. is a non-profit, competitive, year-round Dragon Boat and Outrigger Canoe Club in Portland, Oregon. We are an adventurous group of women with a competitive spirit and a strong sense of community on and off the boat. We welcome anyone that has the desire to be part of a team, who likes to have fun and shares our competitive spirit!

The North Coast Paddling Club is a third year team from Astoria, OR. We practice on the John Day River east of Astoria and focus on each other as we become stronger, faster, and more competitive each year. The camaraderie among our team members is the best, and we love being a part of the greater PNW Dragon Boat community!

Off the Edge is a team of women from various walks of life all brought together by our love of paddling! We are a small group with a big heart!

The Oregon Women Lawyers (OWLS) Dragonflies is a team of women lawyers and other legal professionals. We practice year-round and compete in several regional races, all while maintaining busy professional lives. We can address nearly any legal problem on our boat, whether you need to form a new business, develop your property, or protect your rights or business in litigation or on appeal. The Dragonflies extend our thanks to our employers and colleagues for their generous support of the team this season, and would also like to thank our sponsors: OWLS; Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt, P.C.; Tomasi Bragar DuBay PC; and Shartsis Friese LLP.

Pink Phoenix is the United States' first dragon boat team comprised solely of breast cancer survivors. We are a non-profit organization whose mission is to empower breast cancer survivors through the sport of dragon boating. Teammates find strength and quality of life by paddling together while having the common thread of a breast cancer diagnosis – the only requirement to join the team. Our team name honors the mythical bird who rises from the ashes symbolizing rebirth and the beginning of new life. We feel this replicates where many of us find ourselves after a breast cancer diagnosis. We are all looking to begin a new chapter in life after cancer.

We grew up with the tales of dragons, and had been inspired by the spirit. We had the ambition to ride the dragons one day. Now the dream comes true with this Chinese American dragon boat team — Portland Fire!

By training and participating in the race, we are to demonstrate strength, agility, collaboration, ability to navigate water through team work.

The Renegades Dragon Boat Club popped into existence on April Fools Day, 2009. Coincidence? I think not. Our home is Jack London Aquatic Center in Oakland, CA. Besides being a racing team, each year around Halloween, we put on the Halloween Howl, a costume race and after party banquet. Come join us. info@oaklandrenegades.org

Rip City Paddlers is a competitive all-women’s team based in Portland, Oregon. Our team is made up of a number of veteran paddlers and newcomers to the sport. Regardless of how experienced any team member is, all share the common love of the water and the challenge of dragon boat racing. Paddling brings a spirit of camaraderie and support that has lead to positive, life-changing experiences for women on our team.

Paddling to the rhythm of diversity, Rose City Renegade Dragons paddle with passion, inclusivity, and a splash of fun! We're not just a team; we're a family united by the love of the water and the joy of camaraderie. With every stroke, we celebrate our differences, embracing all races, genders, and orientations. Together, we ride the waves of friendship, laughter, and shared purpose, creating ripples of positivity in our community. Join us as we navigate the waters making waves and memories that last a lifetime!

Portland’s first dragon boat team for men and women with a cancer diagnosis is recruiting new and experienced paddlers. Rose City Rockets are fostering amateur cancer survivor paddlers to compete in national and international competition demonstrating that there is a quality of life after surviving cancer. “All Cancer Paddlers” is a new national program sponsored by the United States Dragon Boat Federation to provide competitive opportunities for men and women who have ever been diagnosed with cancer to move from “survivor” to “thriver” with exercise and support of twenty paddlers paddling together.

The Seattle Flying Dragons are folks who enjoy paddling together as a team. It's a team sport in its purest form that encompasses the elements of power, speed, synchronization, and endurance. It's lots of fun! We can make a paddler out of anyone - it's all about time on the water. We paddle year-round on Lake Union in Seattle and the Sammamish River in Kenmore. During the spring and summer months paddlers can choose to compete in a variety of dragon boat races and other events.
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We are a fun loving family. Granted not a single person is related to anyone else on the boat. We act like one. We are one of the oldest dragon boat clubs in Portland. We know what to do to keep the energy alive. Now don’t think that we are old because of our age though. Our four point motto is. Fun, Fun, Fun, Win, and fun. Yeah that’s right. We call it Fusion Math.

Established in 2017, Team Taiwan was the 2023 Mixed Division 1 champion in the Rose Festival.

A decidedly expressive team, the Fire Breathing Blowfish are united by a love for competition, the harmonious sound of thrashing the water in unison, and a tendency toward inappropriate behavior at inopportune moments. Noisy, joyful, and proud of having become Portland's "THAT team" in our past 9 years of competition, we hope you'll all catch the Blowfish spirit and hoist a beverage, grind your neighbor, and join us in the battle cry, "We Breathe Fire!" over this wicked weekend of racy racing.

The word ‘Tilikum’ is a PNW Native American word meaning “friends, relations, tribe, family.”

We are a women’s dragonboat team from Portland, Oregon, committed to being a positive influence on each other and our community both on and off the water. We are an inclusive and accepting group of women and supporters that honor and respect each other. Our vision has always been to build and maintain a team inclusive of all skill and experience levels, whose members show a commitment to each other by prioritizing regular season and race practice attendance, technical development, overall fitness, and good sportsmanship.

WAM Dragon Boat Club is located in the greater Seattle area at the south end of Lake Washington. We are an inclusive dragon boat community for paddlers of all skill levels to grow through recreational and competitive opportunities. We ignite a passion for paddling by delivering high quality, engaging experiences that connect people with the water and instill a lasting respect for nature. Our core values are : Teamwork, Inclusiveness, Accountability, and Safety.

The Wasabi Paddling Club, founded in 1993, it now has over 300 active members.

Our paddlers come from all ages and stages of life. Our teams are comprised of all abilities and physical fitness levels. There is a team for everyone, from the novice paddler who is just learning the basics, to the most competitive athlete who races at international venues around the world.

Wasabi teams range from recreational to competitive. We are an inclusive Club welcoming all paddlers. Regardless of your age, experience, or gender identity, we all have one thing in common, we find great joy in being on the water with one another.

Burn
Burn is a premier mixed gender team consisting of a vast array of athletes who compete locally, nationally and internationally. Competitive paddlers of any age over 18 can paddle with Burn. Year round on-water practices are fairly intense, focusing on both technique and endurance conditioning.

Five-O
Five-O is Wasabi's Grand Masters (50 and over) team.

KRAKEN
Wasabi youth team.

SOAR
Wasabi SOAR is a team of cancer survivors and supporters dedicated to promoting the fun, camaraderie, passion and health benefits of dragon boat racing. SOAR welcomes paddlers of all ages and fitness levels, and races in Women's division. We love to participate in specialty cancer survivor races. SOAR members are active in the community, supporting various causes and outreach toward cancer research and prevention.

VIP
VIP is an acronym for Visually Impaired Paddlers. The team was formed within Wasabi Paddling Club in 2013. VIP is a mixed gender team including adults of any age. Vision challenges with the VIP team range from low vision (legally blind) to completely blind. A handful of fully sighted team members round out the crew to help safely navigate practices on the Willamette River and race venues. VIP team members primarily train and race in dragon boats, but also train and race in six person outrigger canoes. The team competes throughout our region, and has qualified to paddle internationally.

Wasabi Women’s Program (Force and Impact)
The Wasabi Women's Program (WWP) consists of 3 teams - Force, Impact, and Power. We are an inclusive program providing a competitive paddling experience for all ages. Team members train and race in dragon boats as well as outrigger canoes. We regularly compete locally, nationally, and internationally, and represent Wasabi Paddling Club at Club Crew World Championships and on Team USA for Nations Cup world competitions. People who love to race, train, have a passion for paddling together, and want to raise their level of fitness, are encouraged to join WWP.

A team of paddlers that practice on the Willamette River and our friends from around the world. We like to travel far and wide to compete.