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Title: SAVE ON FOODS NANAIMO DRAGON BOAT FESTIVAL Post by: DBWTim on June 09, 2005, 11:14:27 PM SAVE ON FOODS DRAGON BOAT FESTIVAL
July 8 to 10 Regular deadline: June 24th www.nanaimodragonboat.com Quote Our goal is to raise awareness and money for breast cancer equipment here in Nanaimo. This is the common thread, breast cancer, this disease has touched all of us. My wife Lorri is a 21-year breast cancer survivor and paddles with the Abreast of Life team However this is not the only reason... This event fits Nanaimo! It gives us the opportunity to invite dragon Boat competitors and spectators from across Canada and the USA to enjoy one of the most beautiful Harbour in Canada, the Nanaimo Harbour. It allows us the opportunity to introduce the great sport of dragon boat racing to the people of Nanaimo and challenge the citizens and corporate companies to get involved. The Save On Foods Nanaimo Dragon Boat Festival foster community pride, local culture and in the end help achieve our charity goals. I would like to thank the sponsors, without their support, an event of the size just would not take place. 2005 brings a new and exciting level to this premier Dragon Boat Festival. 80 teams will experience and see more team activities and events in our third annual festival. I would like to thank my boards of director.s, chairs, the many subcommittees and volunteers. Their hard work and dedication over the past year will make this the best Dragon Boat Festival yet. Of course, a big thank you goes out to the Nanaimo Port Authority for their commitment to making Nanaimo a better place to live and supporting the Nanaimo Dragon Boat Festival Society in a number of ways. I would like to thank The City of Nanaimo and the RCMP for their support and advice from the very beginning of operations. I have had the pleasure of meeting many of you dragon boaters over the past two years and would like to invite you to join us July 8-10, 2005. Alex Marriott President Nanaimo Dragon Boat Festival Society Video Awards One of our NEW events this year is the Coast to Coast Video Awards. Your team could win a free entry into the 2006 Nanaimo Dragon Boat Festival. That.s right the whole team! This event, co-sponsored by the Coast Bastion Hotel, will take place Friday night; the best team video could WIN a free entry. Get your team together and send us a two-minute video. All videos must be in before May 20th, 2005 and become the property of the NDFS. Get started today.Have Fun Paddlers Village We supply all the tents Ask any team who attended over the past two years and they will tell you, it is first class, secure and a lot on fun to be in. Each team will receive their own tent with three sides for privacy on a secured site, only paddlers with arm bands are permitted in the athlete.s village. We provide a drop-off location close to the paddler.s village so teams can drop off paddlers and equipment. Paddlers Party What can I say BIGGER and Better and it only cost $10.00 per person. This event is only open to paddlers and their invited guest. You must pick up your tickets at registration. It takes place Saturday night from 7:00pm to 11:00pm. Title: Who's going to Nanaimo? Post by: vicpaddler on June 30, 2005, 01:05:19 PM Just wondering how many teams are headed to Nanaimo? I know of a few from Victoria but am curious who was coming from the mainland.
Title: SAVE ON FOODS NANAIMO DRAGON BOAT FESTIVAL Post by: Photog on June 30, 2005, 02:27:26 PM chances are nobody who isn't already on the island. well, this weekend anyways.
Ferry accident (http://www.news1130.com/news/local/article.jsp;jsessionid=NEJLFPCDJCAM?content=20050630_140305_2864) Title: SAVE ON FOODS NANAIMO DRAGON BOAT FESTIVAL Post by: VanIslePaddleChica on June 30, 2005, 06:40:13 PM Well, Nanaimo is not until next weekend, so I am guessing that the ferries will be cleared up by then.
I live in Nanaimo and I know that there is a bit of ferry flow going now so hopefully by then, ferry traffic will be moving smoothly. I will be racing with Blu By U................. So far, I believe there are 65 teams registered. Title: SAVE ON FOODS NANAIMO DRAGON BOAT FESTIVAL Post by: Lethal Weapon on June 30, 2005, 11:41:38 PM Wow! that is a far cry from the small turnout the first year!
I think there were some 50 odd teams last year when I went. It was my favorite festival of the year! Great people , good attitude and run the way a DB festival should be run...! By far the best beer garden of the year! (and they didn't run out or server low carb beer PLUs it was a snap to get beer tickets!) Too bad so sad I have no team to paddle on this year but I am sure everyone will have a good time! Title: SAVE ON FOODS NANAIMO DRAGON BOAT FESTIVAL Post by: rightarm on July 01, 2005, 10:43:49 AM Quote from: Lethal Weapon Wow! that is a far cry from the small turnout the first year! I think there were some 50 odd teams last year when I went. It was my favorite festival of the year! Great people , good attitude and run the way a DB festival should be run...! By far the best beer garden of the year! (and they didn't run out or server low carb beer PLUs it was a snap to get beer tickets!) Too bad so sad I have no team to paddle on this year but I am sure everyone will have a good time! yeah i wish my team were going... i love nanaimo, i used to live and work there, i know they would put in a great little festival.... awesome little party town too, that doesn't hurt! :D Title: SAVE ON FOODS NANAIMO DRAGON BOAT FESTIVAL Post by: VanIslePaddleChica on July 02, 2005, 03:41:28 PM Hey lethal...
where do you live???? I am sure that if you could make it, there would be some boats that need spares to paddle! I spared for 3 other teams, aside from my own, last weekend for the Nanaimo PaddleFest. Title: Race Grid Post by: Lethal Weapon on July 06, 2005, 07:56:02 AM Race Grid for Nanaimo is out
http://www.nanaimodragonboat.com/images/racesched-firstround.pdf Xtreme Reach Chilliwack Water Warriors Navy Dragon Anchors Gorging Dragons ssSteam Heat Selkirk Serpents St'Keya Paddlers of the Fifth Moon Dog Paddlers Snogard Dragons Apalala Abreast in the Cove Capital Iron Dragons Elephant & Castle Booze Cruise Blu by U Canadian Construction Women O2P Abreast in False Creek Absolut Adrenalin Alberni Wave Riders Angels Abreast Blazing Paddles Central Vancouver Island - "Abreast of Channel Charger Coastal Community Credit Union Comox Valley Dragonflies Cowichan Valley Dragon Divas Daily News Dominators Deep Cove Perfect Catch Dover Bay Wave Breakers Dragon Runners Dragonflies Dragonflyers Ergon Dragons Excalibur Fire and Isis Full Throttle Gabriola Dragon Boat Society Hope Afloat Canada InSink Iris - "Dragon Eyes" Island Breaststrokers Kickin' Bass KVL Kruisers Ladies of the Lake Malaspina Ancient Mariners Mentor Mariners Nusalon Dragons Open Minds Open Windows Soc. P.I. Dragons Paddle Pushers Paddling for Life Pink Panthers Rainbow Warriors River Spirit Save on Foods Dragonslayers Sunshine Dragons Sweet & Sour Dragon Balls TDCT Dragon Tails VCKC? Welly Wave Riders C U Guys there and good luck! Title: Nanaimo Platinum "A" Results Post by: Magnum on July 10, 2005, 10:37:32 PM 1st Place - Gorging Dragons - 2:09.63
2nd Place - Xtreme Reach - 2:13.79 3rd Place - Absolute Adrenalin - 2:14.11 4th Place - PI Dragons - 2:15.82 Title: SAVE ON FOODS NANAIMO DRAGON BOAT FESTIVAL Post by: VanIslePaddleChica on July 11, 2005, 08:31:12 AM What an awesome weekend!
My team placed 1st in the Diamond A division! Was definately fun watching the Platinum A division though. And it was funny because the announcer had originally said that Gorging was in 3rd place! But they had gotten 1st! Diamond A division: Blu By U - 2:28:69 Mentor Mariners - 2:31:16 Kickin' Bass - 2:32:51 St'Keya - 2:33:85 I've got lots of pictures but have yet to upload them from the digital! Title: SAVE ON FOODS NANAIMO DRAGON BOAT FESTIVAL Post by: woodsman on July 11, 2005, 09:22:46 AM The Diamond A was a great race....pity my team placed 4th -- however, the competition was just a tad too much for a bunch of old guys! Nicely done Blu by U!
It was a truly great weekend - great site, great organization, great festival. Platinum A final was a awesome race. Title: SAVE ON FOODS NANAIMO DRAGON BOAT FESTIVAL Post by: BrewMonster on July 11, 2005, 03:22:29 PM Great pictures Lethal! Thanks for sharing them!!
It was the first time I'd ever been to Nanaimo and I must agree... GREAT FESTIVAL!! No complaints at all!! (okay, maybe just one but I'll keep that to myself) Got a tad wet on Saturday... thanks to whoever packed all our stuff into the tent while we were racing through the rain storm. It was a hair raising :shock: (literally) experience being out there... we were static charged with energy!!! I am from StrangeBrew and had the honour of paddling with the Gorging Dragons this past weekend. Thank you GD for the great experience, laughs and good time!! Watch out, cuz the Brew Crew is coming thru!! ha ha ha!! :dance: MORE BEER!! :Cheers: :Cheers: Thanks to all the volunteers!! You guys made it an unforgettable weekend!!! :clap: Title: SAVE ON FOODS NANAIMO DRAGON BOAT FESTIVAL Post by: VanIslePaddleChica on July 11, 2005, 04:33:05 PM Good Job, guys!
I am truly happy to be a part of great community spirit within our city of Nanaimo. And I agree, Diamond A was an awesome race. |