A little TBT-Throwback Thursday to where it all began. 🩷🐉
In 1996, Dr. Don McKenzie and a small group of courageous women in Vancouver launched Abreast in a Boat—the first breast cancer survivor dragon boat team. What began with one boat has grown into an incredible worldwide community built on strength, connection, hope, and the joy of paddling together.
And Busting With Energy is proud to be part of that history.
Just two years later, in 1998, our own team began paddling here in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. Today, more than 28 years after the movement began, BCS paddlers from around the world continue to come together on the water, carrying forward the spirit that started it all.
This video from Abreast in a Boat is a beautiful reminder of our roots, how far BCS dragon boating has come, and the legacy our team is proud to continue.
What an amazing journey it has been—and what an incredible journey it continues to be.
From one boat in 1996 to a worldwide sisterhood. 🩷
Paddles up!
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Celebrating 25+ years, BWE is proudly made up of Saskatchewan Breast Cancer Survivor Thrivers! SISTERHOOD HELPS MAKE THINGS RIGHT. WE ARE... BUSTING WITH ENERGY!
Busting With Energy Dragon Boat Team is a Saskatoon-based not-for-profit team made up of approximately 40 Saskatchewan breast cancer survivor thrivers. Our paddlers range in age from 30+ to 80+, and while we may be small in numbers, we are mighty in spirit, strength, and heart. Together, we paddle with purpose — sharing hope, resilience, friendship, and the message that there is life after breast
09/02/2026
Our time at the Dragon Boat Festival in Aix-les-Bains was truly something special. 🇫🇷
We came together as a team, but left with so much more — new friendships, beautiful memories, countless laughs, and moments we will carry with us for a long time.
Meeting so many wonderful people from different places and sharing the passion, spirit, and joy of dragon boating was an experience we’ll never forget. There is something incredibly special about being surrounded by people who come together with such energy, kindness, and a love for the sport.
And to our amazing team — thank you for making this experience so unforgettable. The laughter, encouragement, teamwork, and friendship made every moment that much more meaningful. ❤️
We may have travelled to Aix-les-Bains to race, but we came home with memories, friendships, and a bond that goes far beyond the finish line.
So grateful for this team, this adventure, and all the wonderful people who made it so special. 🐉❤️🚣♀️
Until the next adventure… together, we are stronger. 💕
The heat is on! 🔥🐉
Team Busting With Energy making their way down to the dragon boat, ready to race at the 2026 IBCPC Participatory Dragon Boat Festival in Aix-les-Bains, France! 🩷🩵🇨🇦🇫🇷
Paddles up, BWE!
1000m Heat20
08/30/2026
1000m Race — Final Results 🇫🇷🐉
We weren’t able to capture and record the live broadcast of today’s 1000m race, but we’re happy to share the official final results from Aix-les-Bains, France!
Busting With Energy crossed the finish line in 8:28.40. 🇨🇦
Every race at the 2026 IBCPC Participatory Dragon Boat Festival is about so much more than a finishing time. It’s about connection, strength, tenacity, sisterhood, and the joy of being on the water together.
We are incredibly proud of our team for showing up, paddling with purpose, and representing Busting With Energy and Saskatoon, Saskatchewan in France.
Congratulations to all the BCS teams who took part in today’s 1000m race. What an experience to share the water with breast cancer survivor paddlers from around the world. 🩷
Paddles up, BWE!
WE ARE… BUSTING WITH ENERGY! 🩷💙🇨🇦
🌸 Sandy Smith Global Finale | Flowers Ceremony & Closing Ceremony 🌸
Missed this emotional moment live? Get your tissues ready… 🩷
For those who couldn’t watch it live, here’s the Sandy Smith Global Finale, Flowers Ceremony & Closing Ceremony from the 2026 IBCPC Participatory Dragon Boat Festival in Aix-les-Bains, France.
What a beautiful and emotional way to close an incredible week — celebrating strength, sisterhood, friendship, remembrance and the special bond shared by breast cancer survivors from around the world. 🩷
A heartfelt thank you to everyone who spent four years of planning and preparing for this festival. The time, dedication and countless hours behind the scenes created an unforgettable experience for thousands of us breast cancer survivors from around the world.
Thank you as well to all of the incredible volunteers who helped make the festival run so smoothly, and to France for welcoming the IBCPC community and hosting such a wonderful event. 🇫🇷
We were so proud to have members of Busting With Energy there in Aix-les-Bains, representing Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada and being part of this unforgettable experience. And for those of us watching from home, it has been incredibly special to share in their journey through the livestream.
What a beautiful and emotional way to say goodbye. 🌸
Every stroke matters. Every sister counts.
Paddles Up! 🩷🐉
08/29/2026
Some of our beautiful Busting With Energy team members enjoying some well-deserved relaxation after a day of racing! 🩷💙
A little time to unwind, soak it all in, and celebrate the incredible experience together. Stronger together, on and off the water! 🐉
🐲FINAL 4
Here’s the Final 4 race from the live broadcast in Aix-les-Bains, France.
Watch our Busting With Energy team and BCS dragon boat sisters take to the water and give it their all!
Paddles up, BWE!🐉🩷
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