General News
25 September, 2025
A sea of pink
FIVE South C Dragon paddlers represented Warrnambool at the Dragons Abreast Australia Pink Paddle Power Festival on the Gold Coast last weekend.
Five South C Dragon paddlers represented Warrnambool at the Dragons Abreast Australia Pink Paddle Power Festival on the Gold Coast last weekend.
The festival bought together 350 breast cancer survivors and their supporters from across Australia for two days of dragon boating competition and fun.
On Saturday the Warrnambool paddlers joined with the Penrith Dragons in a composite team to participate in the fast paced 200 metre races on Currumbin Creek.
A race time of 59 seconds saw the team win by a boat length and secure a place in the finals.
Although the racing was competitive there was plenty of fun to be had with teams also competing for the best dressed in pink team on the water.
In this event Warrnambool came out winners with a simple pink top that the judges said made them shine!
The following day paddlers headed to Murwillumbah to enjoy a long, slow paddle through the stunning Tweed Valley.
Delightful paddling weather allowed the South C Dragon Warrnambool crew time to take a breather from racing and just enjoy the scenery and the camaraderie of the breast cancer paddling community.
