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Illawarra Dragons Abreast was formed in 2002 by members of the Illawarra Breast Cancer Support Group. At present we have 35 members. We provide the opportunity for women who have had a diagnosis of breast cancer to participate in a fun sport where friendship, support and encouragement are readily available. Illawarra Dragons Abreast is a member of Dragons Abreast Australia Read more…

Dragons Abreast Western Region has grown and evolved to support Breast Cancer Survivors (BCS) and their supporters across the vast Western Region of New South Wales. Our mission is to provide a welcoming, inclusive community where individuals can come together, connect, and thrive. Our members span an extensive area, representing towns and cities such as Narrabri, Wagga Wagga, Forbes, Parkes, Read more…

Dragons Abreast Sydney officially formed in 2003 with Margot Case as the Founding Coordinator but the first glimmer of what would become the Sydney team began way back in 2000, when Deb Read (dec) and Julie Fairbanks took  up the challenge and paddled with Dragons Abreast at what would be their first appearance at the Australian National Dragon Boat Championships in Penrith. Read more…

Have you had breast cancer? Do you feel a need to connect with others in a fun environment whilst keeping breast cancer awareness high in the public eye? Then perhaps we are the place for you! All Dragons Abreast Coffs Coast paddlers are members of Coffs Coast Dragon Boat Club which means we are all able to paddle together with Read more…

Rainbow Dragons Abreast (aka DA Byron Bay) was formed in 2004. Our members come from Ballina, Byron, Lismore and Kyogle shires. This area is also known as the Rainbow Region, hence our name. Rainbow Dragons Abreast (RDA) is a member group of Dragons Abreast Australia, as well as being part of a larger sports club (Rainbow Region Dragon Boat Club), Read more…

Dragons Abreast Canberra was the second DAA team in Australia, commencing paddling in 1999. Our original team name was Tickled Pink but was changed to GoAnna in 2012 in honour of our founder Anna Wellings-Booth. DA Canberra celebrated our 20th anniversary in 2019. We continue to grow in numbers each year and some of our original paddlers are still active Read more…