Alkame Dragon Boat Festival in Christie Lake in Halmilton – September 20th 2025
Because of an algae-bloom the season closer could not be held at Christie Lake (sad face) but brought us back to Hamilton – which is a fine venue on its own.
It was a beautiful day today with quite some wind but that didn’t seem to hinder the race times at all, as Tribal DBC recorded a fast 200m at 55:92 and an even more impressive 2K at 10:28:75! The only team standing between them and medals all around were…Minions. Or Holy Mac-Row…but they are Uni kids so not a fair comparison…to be fair 😉
It was a very full program today with 200 meter heats and finals, back-it-down (reverse 200m), Mystery Race (single handed paddling 100m) and then a grueling 2K final.
The team was in great shape though so on Coach’s birthday celebration they treated him -and themselves- to a silver medal in A Division at the 200 meter race, only losing from those wretched Minions. What a fantastic result!
And that wraps up the season! It was a great season even though Sharon had to miss out on the Montreal Nationals but then again the entire summer was a roller coaster so all in all: a great year with meaningful results. 2026 here we come!
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And we’re back in Hamilton! 
First race, first 200m heat. Won! 
Here honey hold my stuff 
Very close races, again. Not counting those Minions. Those bloody Minions. 
Camp was set up well with tons of food 
Our abode for the day 
Yum! Thanks! 
Figure 8. Not skating. Rowing. Ugh! 
‘t Was a dusty day 
Medals! Yay! 
Happy Team 
Wacky Team 
Happy Sharon 
Wobbly docks and wobbly boats. Don’t you love ’em? 
Yeah, that’s a banana 
Reverse paddling. Because, of course! 
Single-handed paddling. Because, also of course! 
Voila. Isn’t she pretty? 
Happy Birthday Coach! 
Nope this is not what you think. Ahem. 
Thank you all for a great season! 
Last race of the day 
Nice turn! 
Sharon supporting her team 
Coming through! 
Pfffff! 
And that’s a wrap! Take a seat!