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LETHBRIDGE, JULY 29, 2026 – Dragonboat Association of Southern Alberta (DASA) teams competed in the 2026 2nd CanAmerican Club Crew Championships hosted by Dragon Boat Canada in Montreal, QC on July 17-20, 2026. DASA’s Prairie High Performance (PHP) (Mixed & Women), Sr. D Women, and 24U teams participated in the Small Boat Crew 200M, 500M and 2K races.

DASA PHP Sr. C Women and DASA Sr. D Women made their way to the podium this year, both earning silver in their categories. As coaches Darwin Li (PHP) and Karen Johnson (24U, Sr D.) reiterate, DASA is “the little club that could!” The DASA Sr. D Women’s team is a new addition over this past year to the DASA line up and this new team of women have exemplified this motto. The Sr. D Women’s team consists of athletes that are over the age of 70! Age is only a number, not a limitation to participating in competitive sport. As the national competition will be coming out west in 2027, be sure to watch for this Sr. D team on the water!

Teams are continually pushing to increase their technique to get the best results on the water. Li states, “We’re already very fast, which means squeezing out those next fractions of a second gets harder from here. Closing the remaining gap won't happen overnight, but unlocking the next speed level is the exciting part of where we are in our development. As you climb the mountain of speed, there are fewer pathways at the top but when you find them, they are magic”. This work ethic, grit, passion and teamwork will create the fuel to succeed throughout the season.

DASA teams have competed in several festivals already this season, notably the Lethbridge Rotary Dragon Boat Festival where DASA Fuelled Ladies, DraGOONIES and Nitro earned gold in their categories and DASA Prairie High Performance (women) and Coulee Cruisers earned silver in their categories. DASA teams are looking forward to competing in the upcoming Calgary Dragon Boat Race and Festival on Aug 8-9, 2026.
To stay up-to-date with all the excitement, like and follow DASA on Facebook and Instagram. For more information about DASA, visit the website at www.lethbridgedasa.ca
For further information contact:
Karen Johnson, DASA President
[email protected]

Get ready to make waves!

The Regina Dragon Boat Festival returns August 22–23, 2026 at Wascana Park (Pine Island).

Whether you’re racing, volunteering, or just coming out to enjoy the food, music, and festival energy, there’s something for everyone!!

Bring your friends and family for a weekend of teamwork, tradition, and summer fun on the water.

Learn more and get involved: www.reginadragonboat.com

PD: Dragon boats with dragon heads in the water on the docks of Wascana Lake

Thank you Danny with SAAL Paving for loading the festival boats- ready for the trip to Calgary Festival!

Two awards presented to the teams fastest in the 200M and 500M over the festival. Congratulations to EDBRC Premier and Dragnum Black.

Where are the boats going now???

Thank you to all who have helped keep the boats maintained and ready to travel to yycDragonBoatSociety for the Calgary Dragon Boat Race & Festival, Aug 8-9.

Dragonboat Association of S AB

Happy Canada Day everyone!

There have been a lot of inquiries about race results and awards. They will be posted soon and the Race Director will be in touch with teams regarding medals.

We hope everyone arrived home safely and is now warm and dry!

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Hello, one of our paddlers came home with an extra set of air pods. It doesn’t seem to belong to anyone on the team. I’m just wondering if there has been anyone asking about a lost set? Thanks!

Congratulations to Mary, this year's 50/50 winner!!

Thank you to everyone who participated in all the activities this weekend.

Stay dry and warm out there!