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Redcliffe Pink Snapdragons Share Dragon Boating With Locals in Kippa-Ring

Photo Credit: Redcliffe Pink Snapdragons Breast Cancer Dragon Boat Club Inc./Facebook

Redcliffe Pink Snapdragons Breast Cancer Dragon Boat Club Inc. is giving locals a closer look at its paddling community through a Come and Try Dragon Boating event in Kippa-Ring.

Redcliffe Pink Snapdragons Welcome Locals to the Water

Redcliffe Pink Snapdragons Breast Cancer Dragon Boat Club Inc. is holding a Come and Try Dragon Boating event for non-members interested in learning more about the club and its paddling community.

The event is scheduled for Saturday, 13 June 2026, from 9:00 am to 11:30 am at the Redcliffe Red Dragon Boat Club in Kippa-Ring. Participants are asked to be at the Redcliffe Red Dragons and Pink Snapdragons shed by 9:00 am.

The session is set to begin with a warm-up and coach briefing before the group aims to be on the water from 9:30 am. Registration is required so coaches can prepare crews before the session starts.

Participants are also asked to follow hygiene practices, including washing down boats, club paddles and the sweep oar after the event, and not attending if unwell.

Kippa-Ring dragon boating session — *Photo Credit: CrSandraRuck/Facebook*

A Redcliffe Peninsula Club Built on Support

The Redcliffe Pink Snapdragons are a not-for-profit dragon boat club for breast cancer survivors and supporters. The club is based at Talobilla Park in Kippa-Ring and paddles across Moreton Bay.

Founded in 2005, the club brings together paddlers from across the Redcliffe Peninsula, including Scarborough, Margate, Kippa-Ring, Woody Point and Clontarf, along with the wider Moreton Bay and Brisbane region.

Its activities include regular dragon boat training, regional regattas, breast cancer awareness fundraising and social events. The club is part of Dragons Abreast Australia, where it is known as DA Moreton Bay.

Paddlers training on Moreton Bay — *Photo Credit: Redcliffe Pink Snapdragons Breast Cancer Dragon Boat Club Inc./Facebook*

What New Paddlers Can Expect

The Come and Try event gives visitors a chance to see where the club trains, meet members and experience a paddling session in a supportive setting.

No previous dragon boating experience is needed. The club provides paddles and life jackets, and newcomers are guided through the activity.

The club welcomes breast cancer survivors and supporters, regardless of fitness level or paddling background. It presents dragon boating as a way to stay active, enjoy Moreton Bay and connect with others through a shared team activity.

Redcliffe Pink Snapdragons dragon boat team — *Photo Credit: Redcliffe Pink Snapdragons Breast Cancer Dragon Boat Club Inc./Facebook*

The Story Behind the Pink Snapdragons

The Redcliffe Pink Snapdragons were founded after Jayne Coe, who had been diagnosed with breast cancer at 31 and later with a lung secondary in 2001, was inspired by breast cancer paddlers she met at the National Dragon Boat Regatta in Canberra in 2003.

After returning to Redcliffe, she worked towards forming a local club. Redcliffe Pink Snapdragons was established in 2005 with support from Dragons Abreast Australia and the local community. Jayne served as the club’s first president until her death in 2007.

In 2025, the club marked 20 years of paddling, friendship and survivorship. It recorded more than 50 active members and more than 100 events attended.

The Come and Try event continues that local story, offering Redcliffe residents a way to understand the club’s work, its history and the role dragon boating plays in bringing survivors and supporters together on Moreton Bay.

Published 8-June-2026

Redcliffe Red Dragons Paddle to National Glory at Lake Kawana

Photo Credit: Redcliffe Red Dragons/Facebook

The Redcliffe Red Dragons turned their season’s training into national success, bringing home two Australian championship titles and a complete set of medals after a standout showing at Lake Kawana, where crews from across Australia gathered for the national dragon boat championships.

The achievement came at the 2026 Australian Dragon Boat Championships, held at Lake Kawana on the Sunshine Coast from 18 to 23 April, where the Redcliffe club fielded 29 paddlers across Senior A, Senior B and Senior C divisions.

By the end of the competition, the club had collected gold, silver and bronze medals while placing multiple crews in finals against Australian crews and an overseas invitational crew.

Senior B Women Claim Two National Crowns

Leading the charge was the Redcliffe Red Dragons Senior B Women’s 10s crew, which continued the strong form it had shown earlier in the season. The crew secured Australian championship honours in the 500-metre event after finishing as the highest-placed Australian team in a race that included an invitational crew from New Zealand.

The paddlers then backed up that performance by winning the 2-kilometre event outright, earning a second national title and adding a gold medal to the club’s growing tally. Their results gave Redcliffe one of its strongest national campaigns.

*Photo Credit: Redcliffe Red Dragons/Facebook*

Medal Success Extends Beyond One Crew

The club’s success was not limited to a single division.

Redcliffe’s Senior A Mixed 10s crew added a bronze medal in the 200-metre event, while several other crews advanced deep into competition against national fields.

Across the three days of senior racing, almost every Redcliffe crew progressed to finals or came within striking distance of qualification. Two crews narrowly missed finals by margins of just 0.04 seconds and 0.65 seconds, illustrating how competitive the championships were and how close the club came to adding further finals appearances.

The Senior A Open 10s crew also delivered a strong campaign, reaching semi-finals in the 200-metre event and recording a fifth-place finish in the 500 metres.

Pink Snapdragons Make Their Nationals Debut Count

There was further cause for celebration within the wider Redcliffe dragon boating community through the efforts of the Redcliffe Pink Snapdragons Breast Cancer Dragon Boat Club.

Competing at the national level for the first time, the Pink Snapdragons reached the finals in both the 200-metre and 500-metre events against a field of 12 crews.

The club finished fourth in the 200 metres and sixth in the 500 metres, producing a memorable debut on the national stage. Their performances added another layer to an already successful championships campaign for the broader Redcliffe dragon boating community.

Local Waters Help Shape National Success

Based at Talobilla Park in Kippa-Ring, the Redcliffe Red Dragons train throughout the year on the Newport canals and Moreton Bay.

Club registrar, coach and paddler Iciar Argus credited the season’s preparation and commitment from paddlers, coaches and support crews for the results achieved at Lake Kawana. Club representatives noted that the performances reflected the effort invested throughout the season and provided strong momentum heading into future state and national competitions.

Founded in 2005, the club has grown to more than 95 members and says it welcomes new paddlers interested in the sport. The club says dragon boating is one of Australia’s fastest-growing water sports and welcomes newcomers interested in learning the sport and becoming part of a team environment.

Published 5-May-2026

Redcliffe Red Dragon Boat Club Roar to Victory at State Championships

The Redcliffe Red Dragon Boat Club made waves at this year’s State Championships, securing an impressive haul of five medals.

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Golden performance

Leading the charge, the Senior C Mixed team, comprising paddlers aged 60 and over, clinched gold in the 200m final.

The Dragons’ success extended beyond the gold, with other members bringing home two silver and two bronze medals. Notably, the Senior B Women’s 10s team featuring several first-year paddlers alongside the more experienced members secured a bronze medal.

A club spokesperson praised the team’s performance, attributing their success to the “determination and trust” displayed by all members. The Red Dragons’ achievements reflect their dedicated training regimen, with paddlers honing their technique and fitness up to three times a week.

About the Redcliffe Red Dragon Boat Club

Founded in 2005, the Redcliffe Red Dragon Boat Club now boasts 70 members from diverse backgrounds. While primarily catering to the over-50s demographic, the club welcomes paddlers of all ages, fostering a sense of community and shared passion for the sport.

The club takes advantage of its prime location, conducting year-round training sessions in the Redcliffe canals and Moreton Bay. This picturesque setting provides an ideal environment for both competitive training and enjoyable recreational paddling.

For Redcliffe residents looking to join a vibrant community sport, the Red Dragons offer regular come & try sessions. New paddlers can take advantage of the Dragon Pass, allowing a free first month to experience the sport before committing.

Community and inclusivity

The club’s community spirit extends to its affiliation with the Redcliffe Pink Snapdragons, a group supporting breast cancer survivors through dragon boating. This partnership underscores the Red Dragons’ commitment to inclusivity and community support.

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For more information about joining the Red Dragons, visit their site here or email them at redcliffedragons@gmail.com.

Published 26-June-2024