Dragons Del Sur

Dragons del Sur Dragon Boat Team Strength & Conditioning Session 💪🐉

Grateful for the opportunity to train at Beefit Gym Bajada with its owner and Davao City’s Pioneer Fitness Instructor, Mr. Jimmy Ocoma Javier.

Thank you, Beefit Gym, for the support and for being part of our athletes’ journey to strength and excellence.

✨ It’s a Wrap – 2025 Year Ender ✨

As we begin this new chapter, we extend our full gratitude to all our partners and supporters who stood with the Philippine Canoe and Kayak Federation throughout 2025. 🙏🚣‍♀️

To our national pillars, PSC and POC, thank you for your steadfast support.

To our local champions in Puerto Princesa, led by Mayor Lucilo Bayron, and to Palawan State University headed by Dr. Docto, with the invaluable support of Mr. Vincent Esguerra and Ms. Melissa Olit—your commitment to sports and youth development continues to inspire us. 🌊🌱

Special thanks to our friends and partners:

- Victoria Guest and Beach Resort, for your unwavering partnership Sir Gellan and Ma’am Mylene 🏖️

- North Star and MICT, through the leadership of President Gerald Don Rabonza 🌟

- Philippine Port Authority (PPA) – headed by Port Manager Elizalde M. Ulson ⚓

- B**g Villanueva Hair Salon – Big appreciation to Mr. B**g Villanueva and his amazing team. Excited for another year of collaboration 💇‍♂️

- Our international affiliations, the International Canoe Federation (ICF) and the Asian Canoe Confederation (ACC)—we deeply appreciate the friendship and support that strengthen our federation globally 🌍🤝

This new year also marks a new identity: we proudly introduce our NSA’s new registered name, from Philippine Canoe and Kayak Federation (PCKF) to Philippine Paddling Federation (PPF), Inc. With this new face, we look forward to brighter beginnings, renewed hope, and greater strength as we continue to build champions in sport and in life. ✨💪

We look forward to 2026 with optimism for more fruitful and productive collaborations.

Happy New Year! 🎉🇵🇭

Proudly DDS! Proud Dabawenyos!

Congratulations to our founders Clang Calolot and Rey Sumagaysay for passing the ICF International Technical Officials (ITO) Stand Up Paddling (SUP) Examination held Hong Kong!

Special thanks to the Philippine Canoe Kayak Dragonboat Federation - PCKDF and president Coach Len Escollante for opening doors and providing opportunities to our coaches in Davao City! A milestone achievement for paddling!

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The Philippine Canoe Kayak Dragonboat Federation - PCKDF delivered a series of events to mark the first Moving Forward Paddling Week 🤩

The initiative was launched alongside the 2024 ICF Dragon Boat World Championships, aiming to promote the island nation as a premier paddling destination and encourage paddling as a sport and leisure activity 🛶

Read more: https://www.canoeicf.com/news/philippines-celebrate-moving-forward-paddling-week-multiple-events

Happy 17th Birthday to our Kick Buttowski: Godwin Delfin! Our small but strong steersman and paddler! 🥳🚣‍♂️

Thanks for keeping us on course and pushing us to paddle harder every race. Have an awesome day — you deserve it win! 💪🔥🎂

More Than Medals: Dragons Del Sur Roars in Puerto Princesa with Heart and Pride

After four days of intense competition under the Puerto Princesa sun, the Dragons Del Sur Dragon Boat Team, based in Davao City, Philippines, wrapped up an incredible racing journey filled with grit, passion, and triumph.

At the Philippine National Games, the team secured:
🥈 1st Runner-Up - Men’s 500m Small Boat
❤️‍🔥 3rd Runner-Up - Men’s 200m Small Boat

At the 4th Puerto Princesa International Dragon Boat Festival, where they proudly earned:
❤️‍🔥 3rd Runner-Up - Men’s 500m Small Boat

Competing against elite national and international crews, the Dragons Del Sur proved that heart and determination can rival experience and power.

Beyond the medals, this journey symbolizes the team’s unwavering spirit — every stroke fueled by trust, teamwork, and a shared dream to elevate Davao’s name in Philippine dragon boating. From early morning trainings to back-to-back race days, the Dragons Del Sur continue to embody what it means to paddle with purpose and pride.

As they celebrate these achievements, the team is opening its doors to new members who wish to experience the thrill and camaraderie of a true solid Dragons Del Sur paddler. Be part of the journey. Paddle with heart. Paddle with Dragons Del Sur.

Thank you to the Philippine Canoe Kayak Dragonboat Federation - PCKDF for creating an avenue for junior athletes to compete in a national stage, Edge Outdoor Specialist for sponsoring the junior’s training camp, Jimmy Ocoma Javier of Beefit Gym Plus for sponsoring the team gym equipment, Puerto Princesa Pilot Elementary School for being a hospitable host in providing us with the team’s billeting, City Government of Davao thru the Davao City Sports Development Division for promoting the grassroots development in Davao City and to everyone who continues to support the Dragons Del Sur!

Solid DDS!

First race of the day Dragons Del Sur leading during the mens 500m eliminations!