Effective February 2023, the Secret City Dragons is no longer an active team. What is dragon boat racing? All ages (over 15) and fitness levels welcome.
It’s having a blast on the water with your friends, racing 44-ft, Hong Kong-style dragon boats. Formed in 2005, the Secret City Dragons (formerly SC MAD PADDLERS) was the first full-time dragonboat team in Tennessee. The team is based in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, but practices in Knoxville. Competing in mixed and women’s divisions in numerous dragon boat festivals in the Southeast every year, the Secr
06/21/2025
A small fraction of the many paddlers who sat in our dragon boat over the 18 years our team was in existence came together today for some good food, wonderful fellowship and some fun time kayaking. It was a wonderful day! For the ones who couldn't make it, we missed you greatly and you were remembered.
REMINDER SCD REUNION PICNIC, this Saturday, June 21, 2025 @ 11:00 a.m. at The Cove at Concord Park on Northshore. We have the gazebo pavilion reserved from 9:00 a.m. till 2:00 p.m.
For those who want to kayak, weather permitting, we'll launch after we eat. If you don't own a kayak but want to paddle, you can rent one from River Sports at The Cove. It's right at the picnic pavilion. Looking forward to seeing everyone.
05/29/2025
SCD REUNION PICNIC
June 21, 2025 @ 11:00 a.m.
The Cove at Concord Park on Northshore
I have rented the gazebo pavilion from 9:00 a.m. till 2:00 p.m.
For those who want to kayak, we'll launch after we eat. If you don't own a kayak but want to paddle, you can rent one from River Sports at The Cove. It's right at the picnic pavilion. We'll work on food menu soon. Please let me know if you're coming and how many are in your party. Looking forward to seeing everyone.
How many SCD are still on our Instateam?
04/22/2023
FOR SALE - $200 Drum for older model Champion dragonboat, 19"H x 18"W at the base and drum top. Buyer must pick up.
04/09/2023
Have a blessed day, y'all!
02/25/2023
Our Atomic Dragon is on her way to her new home
02/25/2023
FOR SALE - Nine (9) Buoy Boy Universal Adult Lifejackets. $5 each or $40 if you take all nine.
End of an era...after 18 years, too many races to count and lots of medals, the Secret City Dragons team is calling it quits. Our boat has been sold and our team has folded. It's been an unforgettable ride, but now it's time to move on and start a new chapter. Let it run, y'all! 🐲
02/13/2023
SOLD
FOR SALE - BuK 20 dragonboat with trailer and new, custom waterproof cover. $10,500. Available immediately. Must pickup. Message for additional details and pictures.
01/22/2023
Gung hay fat choy!
01/11/2023
Our junior paddler, Elizabeth, received her Black Belt tonight in Isshin-ryu karate, after working hard at it for 5.5 years. Way to go, Elizabeth!