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Paddling Back to Health – Lynn Heywood’s Dragon Boat Journey
Dragons Abreast Sydney paddler Lynn Heywood recently shared her inspiring story in That’s Life! Mega Monthly, highlighting the powerful role dragon boating has played in her recovery and wellbeing. After being diagnosed with breast cancer, Lynn was determined not to let the disease define her future. Through treatment and recovery, she discovered Dragons Abreast, a…
Read MoreWelcome Aboard: Bei Loon Pinks Join DAA 💗🐉
Dragons Abreast Australia is thrilled to welcome Bei Loon Pinks Dragon Boat Team as our newest and 30th Member Group. Based on the beautiful waters of Pittwater at Bayview (NSW), the Bei Loon Pinks are a breast cancer survivor crew focused on thriving, not just surviving. Part of the long-established Bei Loon Dragon Boat Club,…
Read MorePower of the Paddle: Strength in Motion
Power of the Paddle is an inspiring documentary that dives into the world of Abreast in a Boat — a collective of dragon boat teams made up entirely of breast cancer survivors. What began as a bold experiment in rehabilitation has grown into a powerful symbol of hope, resilience, and connection. Through the sweep of…
Read MoreFrom Fitness to Prevention: Lessons from Dragon Boating
Discover how fitness can transform recovery and wellbeing. Join this inspiring, evidence-based webinar featuring Dr. Don McKenzie, whose groundbreaking research has shown that dragon boating and other physical activity programs can rebuild strength and endurance, reduce the risk of recurrence, and enhance long-term survivorship for breast cancer survivors. Dr. Don McKenzie, Professor Emeritus in the…
Read More🌸🦩 Pink Paddle Power 2025: A Flamingo-Filled Festival of Strength & Sisterhood 🛶💖
12–15 September 2025 | Gold Coast, QLD The Gold Coast was awash with a brilliant sea of pink, paddles, and feathers from Friday 12 to Monday 15 September 2025 as over 300 paddlers from Townsville, Perth, and everywhere in between flocked to the Gold Coast for Pink Paddle Power (PPP) 2025 — one of Dragons…
Read MorePaddle. Live. Love – The Legacy of Kaaren Sutcliffe
Next week’s Pink Paddle Power (PPP) event on the Gold Coast will host the much-anticipated launch of Paddle. Live. Love – the final novel by the late Kaaren Sutcliffe, a beloved Dragons Abreast paddler, elite sportswoman, and accomplished author. Kaaren, who joined Dragons Abreast in 2019, was remembered for her grit on the water and…
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