Alkame Dragon Boat Festival in Christie Lake (Hamilton) – September 19th 2026 And so it came to pass that, just like last year, we’re back in Hamilton for the final event of the year. All the major events had concluded last week in Toronto, but the Christie Lake regatta is the actual last one and … Read moreOut With A Bang
32nd Annual Great White North Tim Hortons Dragon Boat Challenge – September 12th & 13th 2026 Aaaand we’re back downtown Toronto! If you remember, last year didn’t go all that bad, with Wahine taking the Premier Women’s Division A Championship. Could this weekend be a repeat? Hmm, not so fast, because Wahine isn’t participating this … Read moreTwo Is A Charm
Welland Hope Floats Challenge – August 15 2026 It appears we’re continuing to break tradition as this is the second post post race day. In our defense, it was a long drive back from Welland and we had a function scheduled immediately after returning to Toronto. Midnight/1AM didn’t seem like a healthy time to post … Read moreA First At Welland
Montreal International Dragon Boat Challenge – July 17 & 18 2026 First of all: apologies! We broke tradition and posted this article well after the races had finished. Our only excuse is…that we’re on vacation and were stuffing our bellies all this time. No time to type. Just eat. So, back to business. Tribal Maui … Read moreMontreal, Oui!
Hamilton Waterfest – July 5 2026 Today I drove off to Hamilton for the second day of the Hamilton Waterfest, as Sharon did not row on day one but went to support her teammates in the Aloha boat, and today Wahine was on the program. She stayed in Hamilton and I took care of the … Read moreHamilton: Day 2
38th Annual Toronto International Dragon Boat Festival – June 13 & 14 2026 Well…today was certainly nothing like yesterday. The weather was horrendous. Thankfully not cold but man, that rain and wind didn’t want to stop. After an early arrival but late start, the team started positioning themselves nicely for a 500m showdown later that … Read moreBack on the Island: Day 2
38th Annual Toronto International Dragon Boat Festival – June 13 & 14 2026 Aaaannnddd….we’re back! The Toronto Island regatta is one we always look forward to, as it’s such a nice place to go for a day of Dragon Boat racing. But this year is a little different, as Sharon’s boat is not present. Instead, … Read moreBack on the Island: Day 1
We’re back! Today is Pickering Day 2. There was a Day 1 but yours truly didn’t go as Sharon only went to support the other Tribal team, Aloha. Today however, Maui was up and everyone showed up. It was a lovely day (unlike last week or even Pickering 2025 edition), and we found a new, … Read moreThe Pickering Pickle