DRAGON boating is a fast, fun and furious team-based paddling sport which has become the fastest growing water sport in Australia.

“The Greater Port Stephens Dragon Boat Club Inc. was established in 2017 and was affiliated with Dragon Boats NSW,” said Club Publicity Officer Karyn Price.

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“In 2019 the club found a new home base at Soldiers Point Marina who have been extremely charitable to the club.”

With funding from grants and community organisations, the Club recently bought its first new dragon boat.

“With the generous support of Member for Port Stephens Kate Washington the club was the successful recipient of a Community Building Partnership Grant.

“With additional funding from ClubGrants from local organisations we have now purchased our first brand new boat which was officially launched on Saturday 26 February,” said Karyn.

The launch ceremony was made possible via the support of the Port Stephens Council Rapid Response Fund.

On the day, a Chinese ‘dotting of the eye’ ceremony was performed by Kate Washington, which is said to ‘awaken’ the dragon.

The Smoking Ceremony was performed by Jamie Tarrant of the Worimi Nation to bless the boat.

“Other dignitaries joining us on the day were Meryl Swanson MP, Deputy Mayor of Port Stephens Council Steve Tucker, representatives from ClubGrant supporters and members of Hunter River and Newcastle Dragon Boat Clubs.

“Following the official ceremony many of our invited guests joined club members in a celebratory paddle,” said Karyn.

If interested in trying dragon boating please contact the Port Stephens Dragon Boat club via Facebook.