Amazon Hearts

Our sisters ready to hit it out on the water 💜♥️

Kia ora ano .
It's time for another shoutout in our August Shoutout Series.
This time it's to our awesome Club Crews who are heading up to Chinese Taipei (Taiwan) for the 2026 IDBF Club Crews World Championships Regatta (aka the CCWC Champs)

So here's a massive shoutout to:

** Amazon Hearts from the Aoraki region.
** Cansurvive Dragon Boat Team from the Central region.
** Steel Dragons from the Auckland region.
** Southern Dragons also from the Aoraki region.

Check out the team bios on our website here:
https://www.sporty.co.nz/nzdragonboat/newsarticle/169384

Check them all out on their Socials, drop them a supporting message or 2 and give them a Follow to show you care!!

Haere pai atu! Hoki pai mai! Kaihoe mā
Travel safe and well everyone!
Kia kaha! Kia manawanui! Kia ora!!

And don't forget to drop us a post when you have a moment and let us know that you're having an amazing time representing our wonderful sport and our amazing nation!!

If you're looking for more information on the event then check out the official event website here: https://2026ccwc.hlc.edu.tw/Module/Home/Index.php?Languge=EN

Not long to go before they head off!

Our senior c ladies will be representing Amazons and we are backing them all the way, we know they will
Show up and work hard 💜

Incredibly proud of there efforts training through the cold mornings and nights preparing to give it all on the big stage !

Can’t wait to hear all about it 🥇🥇♥️💜

Not long now before the ABOL team heads to France for the IBCPC regatta in August. Team members have worked extremely hard to raise funds for this trip to enable everyone to attend, regardless of socio-economic background. About $4000 is still required to cover the accommodation, which is costing approximately $42,000. If you would like to donate please do so at the Givealittle Page:
https://givealittle.co.nz/cause/support-abol-christchurch-breast-cancer-survivors

Aoraki Awards night ✨

Amazon Hearts were privileged to have won Team of the year for the 3rd year running. And the proudest moment winning the Julian Yee Award. We are truely grateful for our wins, and appreciate all the teams throughout the season that pushed us to perform our best!

Our Sweep Mandy won the award of sweep of the year shared with Yvette from southern dragons.

Jess our newest sweep was also awarded her level 3 sweep accreditation!

Thanks to our board members Aoraki Dragons for there efforts through season and planning the awards night.

Abreast of Life Dragon Boat who we also congratulate for their wins this season and wish them well for France !

Come along and support our Breast cancer sister team ♥️💜

🎀 Race Night Fundraiser – Join Us for a Fun Night Out! 🐎

We’re excited to invite you to an unforgettable Race Night Fundraiser in support of the Abreast of Life Dragon Boat Team 💕

📅 Friday 15 May 2026
📍 Te Hāpua: Halswell Centre (Mohoao Hall)
🕖 First race at 7pm (doors open 6:30pm)

Get ready for a fast-paced, laughter-filled night! Watch the races on the big screen, place your “funny money” bets, and bid on awesome auction items. There’ll also be:
✨ Grazing table food
✨ Raffles & silent auctions
✨ Great entertainment
✨ Good vibes all round!

🎟️ Tickets: $30 per person
Includes entry, race sheets, funny money, and grazing table. Drinks available for purchase at the venue.

Bring your competitive spirit, your whānau, friends, and workmates – the more the merrier!

💗 All proceeds go towards supporting the team to get to France for the International Breast Cancer Paddlers Commission festival in August 2026

👉🏻 Purchase tickets here https://forms.gle/ALs7TES1PLV7Zw9g7

2025/2026 season over and out 💪🏼✌🏼💜

Nationals 2026 over and out !

Our senior C small boat smashed the 200m and 500m finals coming away with two 1st place medals🥇🥇

Our premier small boat gave a huge fight and managed to land in the 500m final and compete against some fierce north island competition.

We also managed to crunch all of our times we had set last year and were the fastest women’s 2km South Island qualifying time, making us 4th in New Zealand.

More amazing photos to come 💜🥇💪🏼