New Paddlers

Wondering if you would like dragon boating?

Come and try paddling with our friendly club!  By registering for a free Dragon Pass (see below) you can paddle with us for four consecutive weeks (from the date you sign up) to help you decide whether it's the sport for you.

Paddles are provided for free.  Bring a water bottle, wear a cap and comfortable clothing suitable for the weather and water, and enclosed shoes that can get wet. You will get wet! Please DO NOT wear thongs or sandals. 

We paddle up to three times a week (weather/numbers permitting).  See the Paddling Times page for the current paddling times.  The best time to "come and try" is on a Saturday morning. Please email narooma.bwd@gmail.com or contact us via our Facebook page to ensure we have a seat available on the boat for you.  Arrive at our boat shed by 8.20am so we can get you a paddle and go through the basics of dragon boating before we begin our warm-up. 

Register for a free Dragon Pass!

So that you are covered by insurance during your free paddles, you will need to register for a Dragon Pass here.  This takes you to the Registration page. Follow the steps below to assist you, if needed: 

• Click on "New Member" in the blue box at the bottom of the Registration page. Fill in your first name, last name, date of birth and gender identity. Click "Next step" in the blue box.
• Click on "Dragon Pass" and then "Next step".
• On the next page, click on "Next step" again. Fill in your address, contact details and additional information. The boxes with an asterix (*) are mandatory. The form will ask if you can swim more than 50m fully clothed. If you can't, you can still paddle with us but we will provide you with a personal flotation device (PFD/life jacket) for your safety. Click on "Next step".
• You now need to scroll through (and read) ALL the Terms of Registration. Please tick all three (3) boxes to confirm you have read the Terms, agree to them and that you are over 18. Click "I'm not a robot" and then "Next step".

Welcome! You are now ready for your first paddle!  We can't wait to have you onboard!

Ready to join?

You've paddled with us for four consecutive weeks and you're now keen to join Narooma Blue Water Dragons, so what next?

Membership fees consist of two separate payments:

1. Adult Membership (over 24 years of age) - $135 (full 12 months from the date you join) and is for national Australian Dragon Boat Federation (AusDBF) and state Dragon Boat NSW (DBNSW) fees, sporting injury insurance cover, access to regattas and more.
2. Narooma Blue Water Dragons club membership - $100. This covers costs incurred by the club for assets insurance, club affiliation fees with AusDBF and DBNSW etc.

Click here to go to the Registration page to upgrade your Dragon Pass to an Adult Membership and to pay your membership fees. 

An Introduction to Paddling

Tools and Techniques to get you started

This short guide aims to provide you with the basic information you need to start enjoying your new sport – Dragon Boating.  It includes some general information about the boat, your responsibilities, how to enter and exit the boat and some basic paddling commands and techniques.

A copy of An Introduction to Paddling is available to download here.