Ever wanted to try dragon boating but were hesitant about joining
a regular training session? Well, this is your chance to come along and join the fun!
Sydney Tsunami regularly hosts a FREE "newbie" session where there is
a larger group of new paddlers, so there is more focus on
technique and easing you into the sport.
Our next "newbie" session is on Saturday 16th August at 8:45 for 9am. See the below for more information on where we meet and what to bring, read our FAQ or contact us if you want to know more.
Try first THREE sessions for FREE!
Training Times
Saturday morning: Training starts at 9am. After training we usually head to breakfast in Pyrmont.
Tuesday evenings:
Training starts at 6.30pm and runs until about 8pm. Please try to be at Bank Street by 6.15pm.
Location
We are located on Bank Street (underneath the eastern end of the Anzac Bridge). You can make a turn out of Pyrmont Bridge Road as though going to the Fish Markets - make sure you don't get onto the on-ramp for the bridge. Go straight along Bank Street for a couple of hundred metres (but don't turn left into the Fish Markets) and you then have to enter through a gate (normally only open at training times) and park in a non-paved area under the bridge. Please click on the map supplied at the right of this page.
What to bring
You're going to get splashed while training, so don't wear your best clothes. Most paddlers wear a T-shirt or rash vest, wet-suit shorts or boardies, and slip-on reef walking shoes which can be bought at Target for about $10. If you're coming for the first time, just wear a T-shirt, some old shorts or board shorts, and an old pair of sneakers. Make sure you also bring a towel and warm dry clothes to change into after training.
Equipment
A water bottle is essential, as training sessions go for about one and a half hours. Most paddlers buy a bottle carrier that goes around the waist to stop their bottles sliding around the boat. Sunglasses are recommended (they also help keep the salt water out of your eyes), as well as sunscreen. We have plenty of training paddles for new paddlers to borrow until they buy their own.
