Dragonboat Racing Association of Colorado (DRACO)
For those of you who love the thrill of competition, consider racing competitively with the Dragonboat Racing Association of Colorado!
DRACO was formed in 2007 (originally established as CDBRA), a non-profit organization whose goal is to increase awareness and excitement for this fast-growing sport, and to train competitive dragon boat paddlers and teams so that they’re ready to compete at national and international races.
Practices take place at Standley Lake, using Hong Kong-style boats* which are lighter, narrower and sit lower in the water than Taiwan-style boats. This enables them (and you!) to go much faster!
Membership benefits include paddling and coaching clinics, gym workout sessions, steer and coxswain training, use of DRACO dragon boats and equipment for practices, and more. Individual and Group/Corporate memberships are available. Short-term memberships are also available. (Members must be 21 years of age.)
For additional information, contact:
Michael J. Boyd
303-917-3113
MJB@MJBoyd.biz
*Thanks to Coors Brewing Company for their sponsorship of one of these boats for use during practices and also at the Festival.