The Island Warriors are a Houston-based Dragon Boat Team dedicated to teamwork, heritage, and FUN! We welcome paddlers of all backgrounds and skill levels!
Come join us for a great time on the water and claim your seat in our family. The Island Warriors are a diverse group of dedicated dragon boat fanatics that compete in different events throughout Houston and beyond. Founded in 2013, the IWs have achieved success at several dragon boat festivals and regattas in Houston and surrounding Texas areas. Team members have also competed far from home in Ca
IW ladies and to all women who play all different kinds of roles in their lives: a mother, a wife, a daughter, a sister, a boss lady, or just someone paving her way in this world either peacefully or energetically, Island Warriors admire and respect all of you today. Happy International Women’s Day!
We have a paddling training session today at our Sugar Land practice location. If you’d like to join us, not two but THREE free practices are available for first time participants!!
Sign up here: http://bit.ly/4raFTi8
or DM us via FB Messenger.
Join your favorite people today! New paddlers of all fitness levels are WELCOME!!
🔗Sign-up here: http://bit.ly/4raFTi8
02/05/2026
Come one, come all! Join us at our 2026 season kickoff party on March 1.  It’s gonna be a Sunday fun day for everybody. Check out the FYP sign up link and event page for more details and we hope to see you all soon!
Event page is linked below: 
https://www.facebook.com/share/15fbFCisPeZ/?mibextid=wwXIfr
And here is the link to save yourself and your friends a spot:
https://fyphouston.com/event-6527956?fbclid=IwdGRjcAPw6FNleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAo2NjI4NTY4Mzc5AAEesxsgJJU_xTOWELTDD2zlmpo81iJo2QprVbOi2cvPN6q_SZsaPbf2Gb8Pv0o_aem_thGuJJ3eTFDM3KeUedGklA
01/20/2026
Ready to make a splash because the FYP Island Warriors are kicking off the 2026 season! Whether you’re a seasoned pro or have never held a paddle, come experience the thrill of dragon boating at our Launch Party. 🛶🐉🐲
Tentative Dates:
Saturday, February 28 or March 1st- Official date announcement coming soon! 📣📢📣📢
What’s included?
🛟 Life vests & paddles provided
🌊 On-the-water experience
🔥 Guaranteed fun & community vibes
🎟 FREE to attend!
Don't miss out on the boat—let’s get this season started!
🔗 Register now: go.fyphouston.com/IWLaunchParty
Practice makes perfect. But if you correct bad habits, adapt and practice better ones, your body will automatically kick into motion without overthinking especially during races!
Just by showing up, you can make a difference.
2026 Season Kick-off PARTY!! Keep checking our official FYP IW page for updates. See you on the water.. real, real soon 😉
01/03/2026
Behind the scenes with IW Leadership. 📈
We’ve been busy preparing for a massive new season! Our planning session covered everything from travel race logistics and social events to a specialized workout program designed to get us podium-ready. 🏆
To our members: get ready. We’re bringing you more dragon boating and bigger challenges this year. See you at the docks! 💪
Happy New Year from the Island Warriors! 🌴🚣♂️
As we look back on 2025, our hearts are full. From the grueling challenges on the water to the incredible memories made off it, this year has been one for the books. We are so grateful for every new face we met and officially welcome our newest paddlers to the Idubs family.
Here’s to more grit, more growth, and more paddles up in 2026. Wishing you all the very best in the year ahead! 🎉🍾❤️