Goolwa River Dragons

Goolwa River Dragons Who are we? GRD! Goolwa River Dragons was established in November 2019 under parent Club Adelaide Combined Dragon Boat Club (ACDC). The first 5 sessions are FREE!

Social paddling and race training on Tues nights (daylight saving)/Sun mornings Coorong Quays Marina, Hindmarsh Island. The sport of dragon boating is a whole-body workout where timing is key to success and power. You'll use the muscles in your arms, shoulders and back to pull your paddle through the water while your legs anchor you in place. Great for strengthening your abs and core. Come and try paddling, it's lots of crazy fun! You'll work hard in the boat but be ready to laugh and have fun.

Sorry no paddling thus morning, the Spring winds are here
19/09/2026

Sorry no paddling thus morning, the Spring winds are here

19/09/2026

🐉 GRD & ACDC Dragon Fire Dragon Boat Club— WHAT A WAY TO START THE SEASON! 🔥

Last Sunday, Goolwa River Dragons teamed up with ACDC Fire Dragons for our first race day of the season at West Lakes — and what a day it was!

💥 10 wins across different 200m categories! 💥

A fantastic result, but even better was seeing our paddlers stepping up, trying new things and supporting each other on and off the water.

A huge shout-out to our newly joined Marina, and Ant, and also Mel, who took on sweeping for the first time in the 1km race. 👏🐉 What an achievement!

And now… we’d love YOU to join us!

Never tried dragon boating before? Perfect.
You don’t need to be super fit.
You don’t need any paddling experience.
You don’t even need your own equipment.

🐉 COME & TRY WITH GOOLWA RIVER DRAGONS

📍 Hindmarsh Island Marina
🗓 Every Sunday
⏰ 9:30am
💙 Your first 4 sessions are FREE
🛶 All equipment provided
🙌 Everyone welcome

Come for the paddle. Stay for the friendships, fitness, laughs and that incredible feeling of being part of a team.

You’ve got nothing to lose and a whole new adventure to discover.

📩 DM us to book your first FREE session and come meet the Dragons!

Sunday paddle on a beautifully sunny calm morning 🐲🛶Pelicans to the left of us and then over us, just spectacular. Carol...
26/08/2026

Sunday paddle on a beautifully sunny calm morning 🐲🛶
Pelicans to the left of us and then over us, just spectacular. Carol would have just loved it 🥰
We are back out this Sunday 9:30am Hindmarsh Island Goolwa River Dragons

22/08/2026

Our season has officially recommenced 🙌🐲
We are back on the water paddling Sundays 9:30am with Tuesdays due to start in day light savings so not long now ☀️Our club is looking forward to the race regattas starting (for those who are keen) with our fellow paddlers at West Lakes on Sunday 13th September 2026 to kick off the season. Come check out what we have been up to and maybe….just maybe…. you’d like to join us Goolwa River Dragons ACDC Dragon Fire Dragon Boat Club

Welcome to our new membersAnthony EdwardsMarina Wagner
20/08/2026

Welcome to our new members
Anthony Edwards
Marina Wagner

24/05/2026

Sunday paddle 🐲

After a very busy season of training, racing and scooping the medals 🥇 😜
we slowed down a bit to recharge.

Today 6 paddlers and a sweep went out on the water and had a beautiful easy 5 km on the Hindmarsh island dodging the rain. Followed by a social brunch at our local Riverside Cafe in Goolwa - feels great!

You’re welcome to join us Sunday mornings for a paddle 9.30 Hindmarsh Island Marina - no experience needed, all equipment provided - DM us 🙌

The weather was just perfect for a day on the water with our 3 local dragon boat clubs. So much fun and highly recommend...
17/05/2026

The weather was just perfect for a day on the water with our 3 local dragon boat clubs.
So much fun and highly recommended joining in for the next one ☝️ 🐲👏

End of Season Catch-Up 🐉🍕What a perfect way to wrap up the season — coming together off the water for a relaxed and fun ...
28/04/2026

End of Season Catch-Up 🐉🍕

What a perfect way to wrap up the season — coming together off the water for a relaxed and fun night at Tanya & Greg’s 🎉

We were spoiled with delicious homemade pizzas 🍕, a bit of friendly competition on the shuffleboard, and most importantly — great company and plenty of laughs 🥳

It’s nights like these that remind us it’s not just about the paddling… it’s about the people, the friendships, and the moments we share along the way.

A big thank you to Tanya & Greg for opening your home and hosting such a special evening 🙏

Already looking forward to next season with this amazing crew 🐲⭐️

The competition season has finished but we continue paddling on the water!

Come and join us on Hindmarsh Island Coorong Quays 🙌
FREE trials no experience needed - Tuesdays 6 pm and Sundays 9.30 am (DM for more details) 😊

Lest we forgetPhoto credit: Dragon Boating SA FB page
25/04/2026

Lest we forget

Photo credit: Dragon Boating SA FB page

Great opening ceremony of SA Masters Games in Victor Harbor! 🎉Our GRD members were proudly parading wearing well earned ...
17/04/2026

Great opening ceremony of SA Masters Games in Victor Harbor! 🎉

Our GRD members were proudly parading wearing well earned medals at Dragon Boating Master Games in Mannum on 11th April! 🥇🥇🥈🥈🥈🥉

Good luck to everyone else in Master Games 🙌

Come and join our friendly team for 4 FREE trials Sundays morning 9.30 am and Tuesdays 6 pm on Hindmarsh island Marina! 😊
DM us for more details 🙌

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Hindmarsh Island, SA

Opening Hours

Tuesday 5:30pm - 7pm
Sunday 9am - 10:30am

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+61409679063

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