Dragon Boat Challenge
23-25 June 2023 – Mooney’s Bay Beach in Ottawa
Paddles up!
On 22-23 June 2024, the Pepper Pod Paddlers took part in the Tim Horton’s Dragon Boat Race. For a month before the race, the team got into paddling shape with Bellefleur Fitness and practiced twice weekly on the water.
The Paddlers’ hard work and dedication paid off.
In an inspiring display of determination, strength and unity, we secured a bronze medal in the 500m race in the B Division! This is even more incredible when you consider we were bumped from the bottom of the D Division last year to the B Division in 2024!
Crossing the finish line in third place was a moment of triumph but the true victory lies in the profound connections we forged and the memories we created. Throughout the event, the bonds of sisterhood extended beyond our team to include our sisters-in-arms from WiDS Canada and the Puff Dragons—as well as women in other dragon boat teams who joined our warm-up parties and danced with us in the rain.
The bronze medal will shine brightly but the real treasure lies in the bonds that will inspire and uplift us long after the race.
When women come together, we can achieve incredible things!
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