Pendragon Panthers

Dragon Boat Club

AUGUST : Good Luck to our National Representatives - Fiona, Gil, Pauline, Julie, Ray and George. You have worked so hard. Have a great time in Prague.

 

2009

 Pauline, Gil, Ray, George, Dave, Suzanne, Julie, Rhonda and Linda qualified to represent NSW in Caloundra on 23rd April 

2008

 

December - 10 members are trying out for the State team this month. We wish them strength on their trial day.

November - We now own an ERG! and a container to house it based at the Regatta Centre. It's great to be able to practice that 2 minute sprint.

26th October - Come down to the Regatta Centre for "ACTIVATE" -meet the team and try out this great sport.

More Information about ACTIVATE coming in Penrith City Star 

 

Pendragon's look great in new uniforms and caps at the State Championships, Regatta Centre, Penrith

            

2007

5 members represent Australia at the Worls Dragon Boat Championships SIRC - read more...

 http://penrith.yourguide.com.au/news/local/sport/afl/dragon-boat-title-success/670356.aspx

 

2006

The Pendragon Panthers purchased two outrigger canoes to provide the serious dragon boat paddlers with an opportunity to cross train in another paddling disciple. The club purchased one canoe from Kio Kia and the other boat from Port Hacking. The Port Hacking canoe was bought from funds kindly donated by Mark Harrold and Greg Nelson. The banana boat was  out of action for a month while the Blade Runner was used three times a week by those brave enough to face the cold morning starts. The purchase of these canoes provided paddlers with a welcome opportunity to try something a bit different and help to further improve paddler strength and fitness.

               

To see out 2006, the Pendragons took on the Nepean river crewing both OC6s. The day provided great weather and a flat calm river. After rigging the canoes we were on our way just after 7.00 am. With a full compliment in both canoes, a good average pace of 10.4 km/hr was set over the 25 km course. This average speed included capsizing on the Banana Boat at the 10 km mark. Had the BB not capsized we would have easily averaged in excess of 11 km/hr. After a hard workout, a breakfast of bacon and eggs was appreciated by all.