Catch-22 Ospreys - Breast Cancer Survivors Dragon Boat Team

Participating in the Flower Ceremony from the boats following the 200 meter Final race is a memory that we'll cherish always!

We're still floating on air after placing 5th in the 200 meter Final, the only U.S. team to participate in the race. Already on the water, we also got to participate in the Flower Ceremony from the boats taking in a breathtaking sea of survivors. A memory we we always remember!

An incredible day filled with unforgettable moments, including seeing our very own Paula Zellers carry the American flag as the eldest US paddler at the festival during the closing ceremony. Way to go Ospreys!

We're still beaming from an unforgettable day at the 2026 IBCPC Participatory Dragon Boat Festival, France. We paddled our hearts out in Round 1 with times fast enough to advance to the 200 meter Final against top teams. We placed 5th in the Final, the only U.S. team to participate in the race. Already on the water, we also got to participate in the Flower Ceremony from the boats taking in a breathtaking sea of survivors. A memory we we always remember!

Our spirits soared watching our very own Paula Zellers carry the American flag! As the eldest US paddler here at the festival, she represented with her signature grace and strength.

Now, it’s time to rest up and recharge. Tomorrow, we take on the 1000-meter heats! Let’s go, Ospreys!



Vancouver Lake Dragon Boating: Catch-22
Paddle for Life-Clark County, WA

Someone pinch us! After a wind delay, we paddled fast enough to advance to the 200 meter Final race against the other top 5 teams with the fasted Round 1 times.

Catch us racing in the Final!
Race time: 4:36 PM local (7:30 AM PST)

Watch live: https://live.ibcpcfrance2026.com/

Vancouver Lake Dragon Boating: Catch-22
2026 IBCPC Participatory Dragon Boat Festival, France
Paddle for Life-Clark County, WA

FYI

Heading to the races. So much excitement!

The sun has returned in Aix-les-Bains and we're ready for an incredible day of racing.

Here is the schedule for our teams tomorrow, Saturday, August 29. Times are in Central European Summer Time (CEST) which is 9-hours ahead of Pacific Standard Time (PST).

#51 Catch-22 Ospreys
Heat 29 – Start: 11:01 am
Heat 14 – Start: 12:16 pm

Supporters Team 5 (SUP)
Heat 18 – Start: 10:06 am
Heat 26 – Start: 1:16 pm

Things change, so be sure to check for live updates and follow along:
https://dragonboat.matsport.com/competitions/

2026 IBCPC Participatory Dragon Boat Festival, France
Vancouver Lake Dragon Boating: Catch-22