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OTTAWA, CANADA

VENEZ PAGAYER AVEC NOUS!

dragon boaters train paddle in sync with paddles up, gliding through the water on Mooney's Bay.

Notre Vision

Exceller au sommet de notre sport tout en participant avec intégrité, équité et respect.

Notre Mission

Le Club de bateaux-dragon Bytown est un club compétitif de classe mondiale, axé sur l'excellence dans le sport d'équipe grâce à sa

passion pour la performance et le travail d'équipe.

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Opening ceremonies at CCWC

Opening ceremonies at CCWC

Bytown well represented at the CanAm Crew Club Championships 2024 at the Welland International Flatwater Centre. Paddles Up!
#dragonboatcanada

Bytown well represented at the CanAm Crew Club Championships 2024 at the Welland International Flatwater Centre. Paddles Up!
#dragonboatcanada

Be part of the Energy! Evolution Energy starts this week, training to race at the RCC Festival on August 17th. Join Us - https://www.bytowndbc.ca/join-a-crew - Practices run at 6:30PM on Monday nights. #summernights #podiumdreams

Be part of the Energy! Evolution Energy starts this week, training to race at the RCC Festival on August 17th. Join Us - https://www.bytowndbc.ca/join-a-crew - Practices run at 6:30PM on Monday nights. #summernights #podiumdreams

Were you on top of the world at the @ottawadragonboatfestival last weekend like our PainKiller's were?

Join us for more racing with our Evolution crews who will be training to race at the RCC Festival on August 17th. https://www.bytowndbc.ca/programs

Were you on top of the world at the @ottawadragonboatfestival last weekend like our PainKiller's were?

Join us for more racing with our Evolution crews who will be training to race at the RCC Festival on August 17th. https://www.bytowndbc.ca/programs

Bytown DBC Sportchicks & Super C Women first and second in the 200m A Final

Bytown DBC Sportchicks & Super C Women first and second in the 200m A Final

Bytown Dragon Boat Club getting ready for the festival. Good luck to all the teams.

Bytown Dragon Boat Club getting ready for the festival. Good luck to all the teams.

Happy Victoria Day! For us here in Ottawa, Victoria Day means the Rideau River will be bustling with boats again as ParksCanada begins summer operations at the locks.

Our boats have had some heavy use in the past couple of weeks as our teams have started building their base endurance, but here we caught a pic of one taking a breather after early morning practice. There is nothing like the smell of the air, the mist on the water, and the sun rising in the morning.

Happy Victoria Day! For us here in Ottawa, Victoria Day means the Rideau River will be bustling with boats again as ParksCanada begins summer operations at the locks.

Our boats have had some heavy use in the past couple of weeks as our teams have started building their base endurance, but here we caught a pic of one taking a breather after early morning practice. There is nothing like the smell of the air, the mist on the water, and the sun rising in the morning.

We are looking forward to warm summer nights on the water with our Evo crews. Evolution Essentials is aimed at novice and recreational team paddlers and welcomes back previous Evolution paddlers who prefer a lighter schedule. It is designed to allow paddlers on recreational teams the ability to continue with their team while learning the ropes of a competitive dragon boat experience. #TuesdayNights

We are looking forward to warm summer nights on the water with our Evo crews. Evolution Essentials is aimed at novice and recreational team paddlers and welcomes back previous Evolution paddlers who prefer a lighter schedule. It is designed to allow paddlers on recreational teams the ability to continue with their team while learning the ropes of a competitive dragon boat experience. #TuesdayNights

Our 2024 Evolution crew information is now available at https://www.bytowndbc.ca/programs . New this summer: Evo Essentials and EvoPlus. We have a few spots for Men aged 24+ in EvoPlus. Evo Essentials registration just opened with room for all ages and genders.
#PaddleForFun #RaceToWin #TrainToRace

Our 2024 Evolution crew information is now available at https://www.bytowndbc.ca/programs . New this summer: Evo Essentials and EvoPlus. We have a few spots for Men aged 24+ in EvoPlus. Evo Essentials registration just opened with room for all ages and genders.
#PaddleForFun #RaceToWin #TrainToRace

Event alert! Our Sportchicks team is hosting a Trivia Night fundraiser at the Heart & Crown Barrhaven, March 27th at 7pm. Tickets are $20. Email sportschicksfundraising@gmail.com now to be part of the fun.

#RoadToRavenna #CCWC #ottawatrivianight

Event alert! Our Sportchicks team is hosting a Trivia Night fundraiser at the Heart & Crown Barrhaven, March 27th at 7pm. Tickets are $20. Email sportschicksfundraising@gmail.com now to be part of the fun.

#RoadToRavenna #CCWC #ottawatrivianight

In February, Bytown joined thepushupchallenge.ca to keep fit and help fundraise for the Canadian Mental Health Association. Here's how we pumped out more than 57,000 pushups together...#PushForBetter

In February, Bytown joined thepushupchallenge.ca to keep fit and help fundraise for the Canadian Mental Health Association. Here's how we pumped out more than 57,000 pushups together...#PushForBetter

Bytown Senior C's "Boys in the Boat" fundraiser was a great success this weekend with over a hundred supporters braving the snowy roads to be in attendance across two theatres!

We are still receiving e-transfers and requests for raffle and 50/50 tickets understandably from those who were not able to purchase their tickets on Saturday due to extenuating circumstances.

The committee has decided to postpone the announcement of the winners of the Raffle Prizes and the 50/50 until Wednesday January 17th. If you missed out on buying your tickets, let us know!

Bytown Senior C's "Boys in the Boat" fundraiser was a great success this weekend with over a hundred supporters braving the snowy roads to be in attendance across two theatres!

We are still receiving e-transfers and requests for raffle and 50/50 tickets understandably from those who were not able to purchase their tickets on Saturday due to extenuating circumstances.

The committee has decided to postpone the announcement of the winners of the Raffle Prizes and the 50/50 until Wednesday January 17th. If you missed out on buying your tickets, let us know!

Support the Bytown Senior C team as they prepare for the CCWC World Championships in Ravenna, Italy, in September, 2024.

RAFFLE TICKETS
A great stocking stuffer idea for the holidays!
Tickets: 1/$10 or 3/$25 - Draw date: January 14, 2024
Prizes include:
1 - 3 days/2 nights at Mont Tremblant at a fully-equipped condo, max 4 persons. PLUS a $100 voucher for the village.
Pick your dates any time throughout the year.
2 - Two Ottawa Senators tickets, PLUS a $50 voucher for concession stands. Pick your dates.
3 - Gourmet wine and cheese Gift basket. Includes assorted wines, champagne, cheese and chocolates on a lovely hand-made wooden cheese board.
Price: 1/$10 or 3/$25

Please contact seniorcfundraising@gmail.com for raffle tickets.

Support the Bytown Senior C team as they prepare for the CCWC World Championships in Ravenna, Italy, in September, 2024.

RAFFLE TICKETS
A great stocking stuffer idea for the holidays!
Tickets: 1/$10 or 3/$25 - Draw date: January 14, 2024
Prizes include:
1 - 3 days/2 nights at Mont Tremblant at a fully-equipped condo, max 4 persons. PLUS a $100 voucher for the village.
Pick your dates any time throughout the year.
2 - Two Ottawa Senators tickets, PLUS a $50 voucher for concession stands. Pick your dates.
3 - Gourmet wine and cheese Gift basket. Includes assorted wines, champagne, cheese and chocolates on a lovely hand-made wooden cheese board.
Price: 1/$10 or 3/$25

Please contact seniorcfundraising@gmail.com for raffle tickets.

Help support the Bytown Senior C team as they prepare for the CCWC World Championships in Ravenna, Italy, in September, 2024.

We invite all watersport athletes and friends to come see the inspirational movie, "The Boys in the Boat". Wear your team colours!
When: Saturday, January 13th, 2024 at 11 am.
Where: Kanata Centrum, Landmark Theatre.
Ticket Prices:
$22.00 (children 13 and under, includes snack-sized popcorn, small drink and a bag treat)
$26.50 (includes a snack-sized popcorn, small drink and a bag treat)
$36.50 (includes a medium-sized popcorn, a medium drink and a bag treat.)
There is NO option to only buy just a movie ticket on its own.
50/50 tickets will be : 3/$10 or an arm's length for $20.

We're having a fabulous raffle as well!
A great stocking stuffer idea for the holidays!
Tickets: 1/$10 or 3/$25 - Draw date: January 14, 2024
Prizes include:
1 - 3 days/2 nights at Mont Tremblant at a fully-equipped condo, max 4 persons. PLUS a $100 voucher for the village.
Pick your dates any time throughout the year.
2 - Two Ottawa Senators tickets, PLUS a $50 voucher for concession stands. Pick your dates.
3 - Gourmet Wine and cheese Gift basket. Includes assorted wines, champagne, cheese and chocolates on a lovely hand-made wooden cheese board.

Please contact seniorcfundraising@gmail.com for movie or raffle tickets.

Help support the Bytown Senior C team as they prepare for the CCWC World Championships in Ravenna, Italy, in September, 2024.

We invite all watersport athletes and friends to come see the inspirational movie, "The Boys in the Boat". Wear your team colours!
When: Saturday, January 13th, 2024 at 11 am.
Where: Kanata Centrum, Landmark Theatre.
Ticket Prices:
$22.00 (children 13 and under, includes snack-sized popcorn, small drink and a bag treat)
$26.50 (includes a snack-sized popcorn, small drink and a bag treat)
$36.50 (includes a medium-sized popcorn, a medium drink and a bag treat.)
There is NO option to only buy just a movie ticket on its own.
50/50 tickets will be : 3/$10 or an arm's length for $20.

We're having a fabulous raffle as well!
A great stocking stuffer idea for the holidays!
Tickets: 1/$10 or 3/$25 - Draw date: January 14, 2024
Prizes include:
1 - 3 days/2 nights at Mont Tremblant at a fully-equipped condo, max 4 persons. PLUS a $100 voucher for the village.
Pick your dates any time throughout the year.
2 - Two Ottawa Senators tickets, PLUS a $50 voucher for concession stands. Pick your dates.
3 - Gourmet Wine and cheese Gift basket. Includes assorted wines, champagne, cheese and chocolates on a lovely hand-made wooden cheese board.

Please contact seniorcfundraising@gmail.com for movie or raffle tickets.

Are you aged 69+ and want to train and race with one of Canada’s premiere Dragon Boat Clubs? Bytown Dragon Boat Club is recruiting Sr. D men and women for a Mixed Team to race in 2024 at the 1st CAN-AMERICAN CHAMPIONSHIPS.

Bytown Sr. B and Sr. C women are reigning National Champions and we want to expand our success to the Sr. D age category. We are looking for competitive paddlers who share our drive for excellence.

If you are interested and would like more information please visit https://www.bytowndbc.ca (https://www.bytowndbc.ca/) and fill out the form under the Join A Crew tab to tell us more about yourself and your paddling experience. We’re looking forward to hearing from you!

Are you aged 69+ and want to train and race with one of Canada’s premiere Dragon Boat Clubs? Bytown Dragon Boat Club is recruiting Sr. D men and women for a Mixed Team to race in 2024 at the 1st CAN-AMERICAN CHAMPIONSHIPS.

Bytown Sr. B and Sr. C women are reigning National Champions and we want to expand our success to the Sr. D age category. We are looking for competitive paddlers who share our drive for excellence.

If you are interested and would like more information please visit https://www.bytowndbc.ca (https://www.bytowndbc.ca/) and fill out the form under the Join A Crew tab to tell us more about yourself and your paddling experience. We’re looking forward to hearing from you!

Congratulations to our Senior C Mixed Standard Boat. Yesterday at the @dragonboatcanada Canadian Nationals 2023, they made the Major 200m Final and fulfilled their goal of qualifying for Club Crew World Championships in Ravenna 2024.

Congratulations to our Senior C Mixed Standard Boat. Yesterday at the @dragonboatcanada Canadian Nationals 2023, they made the Major 200m Final and fulfilled their goal of qualifying for Club Crew World Championships in Ravenna 2024.

It wouldn't be the @ottawadragonboatfestival without the risk of a t'storm. Here's what one of our members is bringing tomorrow. What important piece of equipment, clothing, or food are you bringing that isn't on this list? #dragonboatfestival #packinglist #readyready

It wouldn't be the @ottawadragonboatfestival without the risk of a t'storm. Here's what one of our members is bringing tomorrow. What important piece of equipment, clothing, or food are you bringing that isn't on this list? #dragonboatfestival #packinglist #readyready

The dock at Red Pine Camp training retreat last weekend. There is a dragon boat hiding there!

The dock at Red Pine Camp training retreat last weekend. There is a dragon boat hiding there!

Bytown welcomes the @[17841403031232356:@dragonboatcanada] 2023 Senior C National Team Selection Camp to our piece of heaven this weekend! We wish all the participants the very best.

Best of luck too to the 16 Bytown paddlers who have been invited to try out this weekend here or at the Senior A and Senior B National Team Selection Camps at the Montreal Olympic Basin.

#hosting #dragonboat #trainingcamp #nationalteam #hardworkanddedication #longweekend

Bytown welcomes the @[17841403031232356:@dragonboatcanada] 2023 Senior C National Team Selection Camp to our piece of heaven this weekend! We wish all the participants the very best.

Best of luck too to the 16 Bytown paddlers who have been invited to try out this weekend here or at the Senior A and Senior B National Team Selection Camps at the Montreal Olympic Basin.

#hosting #dragonboat #trainingcamp #nationalteam #hardworkanddedication #longweekend

Happy Mother's Day to all the paddling mothers out there. How many moms treated themselves to a paddle on this gorgeous day? #happymothersday

Happy Mother's Day to all the paddling mothers out there. How many moms treated themselves to a paddle on this gorgeous day? #happymothersday

Reminder to Bytown pool paddlers that we will not be paddling this Sunday. Our last pool sessions are April 16, 23, and 30th. Paddlers interested in joining Bytown are invited to join us for a free drop-in to tune up on technique before we hit the water. Fill in our Join a Crew form to learn more: https://www.bytowndbc.ca/join-a-crew . #poolpaddle #technique #sundayfunday

Reminder to Bytown pool paddlers that we will not be paddling this Sunday. Our last pool sessions are April 16, 23, and 30th. Paddlers interested in joining Bytown are invited to join us for a free drop-in to tune up on technique before we hit the water. Fill in our Join a Crew form to learn more: https://www.bytowndbc.ca/join-a-crew . #poolpaddle #technique #sundayfunday

We are keeping watch - the beautiful Rideau River has shed its winter coat and is almost ice free. It won't be long now until we will be paddles up! #goodbyewinter #hellospring #paddlesup

We are keeping watch - the beautiful Rideau River has shed its winter coat and is almost ice free. It won't be long now until we will be paddles up! #goodbyewinter #hellospring #paddlesup

In April, we transition from winter training to our on-water season. It's our last chance to work on our individual strokes in the pool and on the erg and the first chance to get out on the water at training camps. Here's a look back at how our Bytown Sportchicks Senior A Team spent our last couple of winters - building team spirit, keeping fit, and getting strong! #goodbyewinter #hellospring #traininghard

In April, we transition from winter training to our on-water season. It's our last chance to work on our individual strokes in the pool and on the erg and the first chance to get out on the water at training camps. Here's a look back at how our Bytown Sportchicks Senior A Team spent our last couple of winters - building team spirit, keeping fit, and getting strong! #goodbyewinter #hellospring #traininghard

We paddle poolside on Sunday mornings and focus on an efficient stroke. Fill in our Join-A-Crew form to learn about a free drop-in available for paddlers interested in joining Bytown's 2023 #dragonboat season: https://www.bytowndbc.ca/join-a-crew. #offseason #offseasontraining #poolside #poolpaddle #poolparty #traintocompete #sundayfunday

We paddle poolside on Sunday mornings and focus on an efficient stroke. Fill in our Join-A-Crew form to learn about a free drop-in available for paddlers interested in joining Bytown's 2023 #dragonboat season: https://www.bytowndbc.ca/join-a-crew. #offseason #offseasontraining #poolside #poolpaddle #poolparty #traintocompete #sundayfunday

Happy valentines to all the happy couples out there who met on a dragon boat or paddle together! #valentines #dragonboat #valentines2023 #paddletogether #paddletogetherstaytogether

Happy valentines to all the happy couples out there who met on a dragon boat or paddle together! #valentines #dragonboat #valentines2023 #paddletogether #paddletogetherstaytogether

Wishing everyone a safe and wonderful New Year! Cheers to a happy and healthy 2023!

#bytownbdc
#HappyNewYear2023
#dragonboatcanada

Wishing everyone a safe and wonderful New Year! Cheers to a happy and healthy 2023!

#bytownbdc
#HappyNewYear2023
#dragonboatcanada

Congratulations to our Bytown B’Dragons SrB women’s team on winning a bronze medal in the small boat 500m. 🥉

Well done ladies!

Congratulations to all our teams!

That’s a wrap on racing at the CCWC 2022!

Congratulations to our Bytown B’Dragons SrB women’s team on winning a bronze medal in the small boat 500m. 🥉

Well done ladies!

Congratulations to all our teams!

That’s a wrap on racing at the CCWC 2022!

Congratulations to our Bytown SportChicks SrA’s on a great effort in the Grand Final 500m this morning! They came in 5th place. 👏

Race day is not over! Bytown B’Dragons SrB women (small boat) will be racing shortly. Schedule is subject to change.

Heat #2 - race #229 @11:28
Repechage - race #242 @13:12 (if required)
Grand Final SB - race #252 @14:32

Watch the ladies go for GOLD once again!

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=aa5qTNo1I0Y

Congratulations to our Bytown SportChicks SrA’s on a great effort in the Grand Final 500m this morning! They came in 5th place. 👏

Race day is not over! Bytown B’Dragons SrB women (small boat) will be racing shortly. Schedule is subject to change.

Heat #2 - race #229 @11:28
Repechage - race #242 @13:12 (if required)
Grand Final SB - race #252 @14:32

Watch the ladies go for GOLD once again!

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=aa5qTNo1I0Y

Congratulations to our Bytown Super C’s on winning GOLD in the 500m standard boat! You ladies rock! 💪🏻🥇

Bytown SportChicks SrA made it to the finals after coming in second in the repechage race! However, a weather delay twice called it off for the rest of the day. Happy to announce they will be racing at 7:30am on Sunday July 24! They race for the GOLD!
🐲

Congratulations to our Bytown Super C’s on winning GOLD in the 500m standard boat! You ladies rock! 💪🏻🥇

Bytown SportChicks SrA made it to the finals after coming in second in the repechage race! However, a weather delay twice called it off for the rest of the day. Happy to announce they will be racing at 7:30am on Sunday July 24! They race for the GOLD!
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Bytown paddlers dig in to the catch the boat in front of them in a pursuit race.

COMPÉTITIONS

À VENIR

CALENDRIER COMPLET

The engine room of 10 paddlers in the middle of the boat pull their paddles out of the water together

LE COIN DES ENTRAINEURS

Le club de bateau dragon Bytown

est entouré par les meilleurs !

Our club includes multiple teams who form a community at festivals and practices.

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Pagayer pour le plaisir!

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