Central Coast

ABOUT DRAGONS ABREAST CENTRAL COAST Inc. (est. 2005)
We are one of many national breast cancer survivor ‘Member Groups’ affiliated to
Dragons Abreast Australia (DAA). Read about DAA here.
We are co-located and directly associated with Central Coast Dragon Boat Club at 20
Peel St Toukley NSW. Our members are at all stages of recovery, or are living with breast
cancer. Through the sport of dragon boating we give a ‘face’ to breast cancer
survivorship and demonstrate the health benefits of keeping physically active after a
breast cancer diagnosis and treatment.

ABOUT DRAGON BOATING
Dragon boating is a team sport suitable for people of all ages and fitness levels. No
experience is necessary! A crew of up to 20 paddlers uses coordinated paddling
techniques to propel the boat, and a sweep steers the boat and maintains safety.
All you need is a ‘have a go’ attitude, sunscreen, hat, comfy clothes, and closed-in
shoes. Checking with your doctor if you’ve recently completed treatment or have a
current health condition before starting is recommended.

WHAT DRIVES US?
Breast cancer survivors paddle for different reasons…. some want to resume physical
activity after treatment and want to try something different. Some are simply attracted to
being out on the water. Many are looking for the camaraderie that comes from being part
of a group of people who’ve walked a similar path. Paddling in a boat full of breast cancer
survivors definitely inspires confidence and determination! Some members train hard,
others prefer to take it more gently. Everyone does their individual best, gets fitter, and
has a laugh.  Read more here

WHAT TO EXPECT AT DRAGONS ABREAST TRAINING SESSIONS
● A warm welcome
● A chance to connect and socialise
● Free use of paddles and life jackets
● Warm-up and warm-down exercises
● Instruction on paddling techniques and sweep calls from qualified coaches and
sweeps
● On water safety drill

NEW PADDLERS ARE ALWAYS WELCOME TO COME & TRY!
● Your support person is welcome to accompany you for the first session.
● AFTER THE FIRST SESSION you can apply for a FREE Dragons Abreast Australia ‘
Dragon Pass’ valid for 28 days.

● WHEN YOUR DRAGON PASS EXPIRES we’ll help you navigate the membership
pathway.

ABOUT REGATTAS
Members can join our Dragons Abreast Central Coast ‘Coastbusters’ team at state,
national, and international regattas that are just for breast cancer survivors and focus
more on participation and inclusion rather than winning. After settling down from the
excitement of a race, the overriding feeling is being grateful for participating and not
letting breast cancer win! In saying that, some of our members are motivated and
become fit enough to extend themselves by joining dragon boat sporting club race teams
at more competitive NON breast cancer survivor regattas.

CONTACT US TO ENQUIRE!
Email: [email protected]
Mobile: 0434 472 745
Facebook: Dragons Abreast Central Coast