The Sloths

ALL THE BEST, EVERYONE! 💜🙌🏽💪🏽

To all the Australian clubs and dragon boat crews from around the world racing at the Club Crew World Championships in Hualien, Taiwan, we’re wishing you the very best! 🐉🏆

May all the hard work, early mornings, countless training sessions and sacrifices come together when you hit the water. Paddle strong, race hard, and enjoy every moment of this incredible experience! 💪🏽🔥

A special shoutout to our Sloths members racing alongside other crews. We’ll be cheering you on and are so proud to see you representing out there! 💜

From all of us at
SLOTHS DRAGON BOATING CLUB 🦥💜

Good luck, everyone! Make some noise in Hualien! 🇹🇼🇦🇺🇳🇿🐉

From Nationals to what’s next 💜

Premier Open 🔥

🥈 200m
🥈 500m
🥉 1km

Looking back, that weekend was something special. The energy, the noise, the races, and everything in between. AusChamps was more than results. It was the full experience.

Early mornings. Pool sessions. Beach walks. Team dinners, grocery runs, bus rides, sideline cheers, and quiet recovery moments. These are the parts that brought us closer and made the whole campaign unforgettable.

We showed up, raced hard, and backed each other all the way. Going head to head with the best in the country and doing it together is something to be proud of.

These results didn’t just happen in one weekend. They reflect a strong campaign across the entire season. The consistency, the work behind the scenes, and the belief we built along the way all led to this.

Looking forward, it is about carrying this momentum into what’s next. Reset, recover, then build again with bigger goals ahead.

Grateful for the journey.
Proud of this club.

Always a Sloth 💜

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From Nationals to what’s next 💜 Premier Open 🔥 🥈 200m 🥈 500m 🥉 1km Looking back, that weekend was something special. The energy, the noise, the races, and everything in between. AusChamps was more than results. It was the full experience. Early mornings. Pool sessions. Beach walks. Team dinners, grocery runs, bus rides, sideline cheers, and quiet recovery moments. These are the parts that brought us closer and made the whole campaign unforgettable. We showed up, raced hard, and backed each other all the way. Going head to head with the best in the country and doing it together is something to be proud of. These results didn’t just happen in one weekend. They reflect a strong campaign across the entire season. The consistency, the work behind the scenes, and the belief we built along the way all led to this. Looking forward, it is about carrying this momentum into what’s next. Reset, recover, then build again with bigger goals ahead. Grateful for the journey. Proud of this club. Always a Sloth 💜 #dragon #dragonboat #racing #teamsport #paddling

🏆 NATIONALS OR BUST – AND THE WINNERS ARE… 🏆

A huge congratulations to our lucky winners! 🎉

🥇 1st Prize – Concept2 RowErg
Nikkola B (NSW) — Ticket #212

🥈 2nd Prize – AFL Women’s Signed Collector’s Pack
Luis A (NSW) — Ticket #53

🥉 3rd Prize – True Protein Performance Pack
Community Rowing Club Sydney — Ticket #552

🏅 4th Prize – Polar H10 Heart Rate Sensor
Paul B — Ticket #141

Thank you to everyone who supported our fundraiser—every ticket purchased brings us closer to AusChamps! 💜

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💜 A MASSIVE THANK YOU TO OUR GENEROUS DONORS 💜

We are incredibly grateful to our amazing donors who generously contributed additional prizes to support our fundraiser. Your kindness and support play a huge role in helping our team get to Nationals.

Special thanks to Chen Li, the Sydney Swans (organised by Kristi 😎), Suzy Hadlow, Jon Hanlon, and Claire Hosegood 💜

Your support means so much to our crew and helps make this journey possible. We truly appreciate you being part of it! 🙌🏽🔥

Our very own Suzy Hadlow has been appointed as Senior C Female Captain for the DBNSW State Crew competing at the upcoming Nationals in Queensland.

A great recognition of her dedication, experience, and the respect she’s earned within the paddling community. Congratulations, Suzy! We’re proud to see you lead and represent on the state stage.