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Vic26 united

CYSM Sea Dragons Dragon Boat Club is proud to have state representation as part of the AusChamps2026 campaign.

Tue 31 Mar 2026

VicChamps2026 recap

Thirty-one keen and happy Sea Dragons attended VicChamps2026 last weekend with one clear objective: to give our very best. And that’s exactly what we did!

Mon 30 Mar 2026

🐉 PADDLES UP. FREE Bootcamp in May for beginners!

Join a free, 3-week bootcamp taking you from a motivated beginner to racing in a competitive dragon boat crew.

Mon 30 Mar 2026

Eric Cham assumes helm as Head Coach

We’re well into the 2025/26 race season and have a (slightly belated!) update to share: Eric Cham has taken over the helm as Head Coach of the CYSM Sea Dragons.

Thu 12 Feb 2026

2025 Australian Cross Border Champs

27 Sea Dragons, two furry friends and six companions (kids count too 😉) geared up and drove over 300km to Gateway Lakes, Wodonga to race in the Australian Cross Border Championships, and come home having successfully defended the overall bronze at CBC, third time in a row.

Mon 24 Nov 2025

International podium in Taiwan

CYSM Sea Dragons proudly represented at the 2025 Hualien Pacific International Dragon Boat Festival (on Liyu Lake, Hualien, Taiwan from 24-26 October), with our Mixed 10s crew delivering an exceptional performance on the international stage.

Sun 26 Oct 2025

CYSM leadership for VIC26 state team

We’re proud to share that Lesley Chan and Claire Tan have been appointed as Team Managers for the VIC26 Dragon Boat Victoria State Team for the 2026 Australian Dragon Boat Federation National Championships in Queensland. They will join fellow CYSM Sea Dragon Eric Cham (Victoria Premier Division Coach) in key leadership roles for the campaign.

Mon 22 Sep 2025

2025 Carrum regatta

With two windy but sunny and warm days over the weekend, the team had a blast of a regatta at Carrum!

Mon 15 Sep 2025

Season 2025-26 captains

Leadership, teamwork, and heart. Our Captains set the standard, guiding the Sea Dragons with strength, determination, and spirit. Thank you for inspiring us to give our best, every race and every training.

Mon 01 Sep 2025

Eric Cham Vic26 State Coach

We are so excited to share that our very own Eric Cham has been selected as a Victorian State Team Coach - Prems

Fri 29 Aug 2025

Meet Club President Sue P

Sue has been leading from the front since joining the club in 2017. She captained from 2018/19 to 2020/21 before stepping into the President’s seat in 2022/23.

Thu 28 Aug 2025

Coaching team 2025-26

Big love to our powerhouse coaches (season 2025-26) – Phil, Christina, Fran, Tim, Siu & Adrian – the legends behind the Sea Dragons’ strength, speed, and spirit! From perfecting our strokes to firing us up on race day, they bring the skills, the energy, and the heart that keep this crew flying high.

Tue 26 Aug 2025

2025 Battle on the Barwon regatta

What a way to start the season, team! The work put in training over the winter is reflected on our performance today at the Battle on the Barwon regatta.

Sat 16 Aug 2025

Thank you Coach Palmy

Stepping down as coach, but never stepping away. Thank you, Palmy, for leading us, and for still paddling by our side.

Sun 06 Jul 2025

40th year anniversary

Forty years of paddles striking water, laughter echoing across Docklands, and dreams forged into gold. From humble beginnings to the world stage, CYSM Sea Dragons has grown as one family—fierce, fun, and forever united. This is our story. This is our legacy. Paddle on with us. Happy 40th Anniversary, Sea Dragons

Sat 05 Jul 2025