Dragonboat SA

The long awaited dates for the 2027 AusChamps in Adelaide have now been announced and its 30th Anniversary celebrations. The first AusChamps was held way back in 1997 in Adelaide.

Day 1 - Saturday 10 April - Premier/Jnr/BCP/ACP - 200m+2km open/women

Day 2 - Sunday 11 April - Premier/Jnr/BCP/ACP - 500m+2km open/women

Day 3 - Monday 12 April - Australian Championships (formerly State v State) - 500m + 1km turn race

Day 4 - Tuesday 13 April - Seniors - 500m

Day 5 - Wednesday 14 April - Seniors - 200m

Day 6 - Thursday 15 April - Seniors - 2km

Venue: AM Ramsay Regatta Course

Further details for AusChamps can be found on the AusDBF here -

https://www.ausdbf.com.au/events1/auschamps

Start your club plans now, so you don't miss out on being in Adelaide to celebrate the 30th Anniversary.

The journey for South Australia’s aspiring Auroras started today with the first of three selection camps. Paddlers from Black Sea Dragons attended the mini camp in Melbourne. Next weekend paddlers from Powerblades will attend the Para and breast cancer camps. Then it’s on to the seniors camp with paddlers from Subsonix, Water Warriors and Powerblades.

It’s a great achievement to get to this stage, good luck everyone

A reminder of this upcoming course!

The next course is scheduled as follows:

• Date: Saturday 8 August 2026
• Time: 9am to 4pm
• Location: Meeting Room, Aquatic Reserve, West Lakes

Details and to register at:
https://www.revolutionise.com.au/dbsa/events/362726

When you are up before the sun, get to training, the wind is freezing, the water choppy and the forecast says rain, the sunrise whilst boat loading adds stunning colour

A huge congratulations to Naomi Stevenson and Glyn Wingard, nominated by DBSA and recognised at the Mark Butler Volunteers Award Ceremony last Friday. Thank you to John Holland, Steve Holt and Mary Ann Holt for attending in support of our nominees.

Naomi accepted Glyn’s award in his absence — a fitting moment for two people who have contributed so much. Naomi has been a steady presence at the finish line for most regattas over the past few seasons, and Glyn has long served as our course boat umpire, ensuring fairness and safety on race days.

DBSA is incredibly grateful for the volunteers who make our sport possible.

That’s a wrap on the Hong Kong International Dragon Boat Festival and what an experience. The fierceness of the premier national teams, stroke rate and just the event. We caught up with Arthur, past ACDC member

Bryan, Mandy and Julie were in the Down Under Dogs mixed crew making finals in ever changing conditions in both the international and combined day racing.

The women’s crew grabbed a bronze in the international women’s 500m and came 5th today in the grand final.

The fisherman’s race in the old traditional boats and the fancy dress parade and race were amazing

The next course is scheduled as follows:

• Date: Saturday 8 August 2026
• Time: 9am to 4pm
• Location: Meeting Room, Aquatic Reserve, West Lakes

Details and to register at:
https://www.revolutionise.com.au/dbsa/events/362726

Hong Kong International Dragon Boat Festival and it’s day 1 of racing with thunderstorms forecast. Last chance training was very different from bailing out boats to humidity and obstacles.

All warmed up now ready for mixed racing and the course looks different. Going to be a fantastic experience and we have lots of muscle in the boat

DBSA is seeking Expressions of Interest for the 2027 State Coaching positions for the Junior, Premier, Regional and Breast Cancer Survivor (BCS) divisions.

The EOI link below outlines the available coaching roles, essential requirements, responsibilities and application instructions. We ask Clubs to share this opportunity within their networks and encourage suitably qualified coaches to apply.

https://dragonboatsa765-my.sharepoint.com/:b:/g/personal/admin_dragonboatsa_com/IQAi2-NtOCsARoOHDb8lsEAZAQRsBn9h7klbCTAFIFf4vpY?e=npjH1a

Applications should be submitted to [email protected] by 13 July 2026, with further information available from John Holland at [email protected].

Thank you for your support in promoting these important high-performance roles.

DBSA is seeking Expressions of Interest for the 2027 State Team Manager position.

The Job Description outlines the scope of the role, key responsibilities, and selection criteria.

Please circulate this opportunity within your membership and networks.

Job Description:

https://dragonboatsa765-my.sharepoint.com/:b:/g/personal/admin_dragonboatsa_com/IQAdpPUXw-g7TJNjvFdei6rPATYACfr5N-TPUBEFrrrqLag?e=avCUxG

Applications should be submitted to [email protected] by 13 July 2026, with further information available from John Holland at [email protected].

EOIs will be sought in line with DBSA's standard appointment processes.