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The Canadian Dragons Singapore

The Canadian Dragons Singapore are a competitive dragon boat team based in Singapore. Founded in 1989, we’re one of the first expatriate teams in the Little Red Dot. We’re a strong presence at local dragon boat events and have brought home trophies from multiple overseas races. We’re a proud member of the International Dragon Boat Community (IDBC) and an affiliate of Singapore Dragon Boat Association (SDBA).

PEOPLE FROM ALL OVER THE WORLD

Although our club was founded by a group of Canadian businessmen, you don’t have to be Canadian to join the team. In typical Canadian fashion, we’re a welcoming bunch and have members from all over the world. From Canadian to Estonian, French to German, Malaysian to Singaporean – all are welcome to grab a paddle, strap on a life vest and join us on the water!

RELATIONSHIPS THAT WILL LAST A LIFETIME

Not only is our club a great way to stay fit, it’s also a gateway to new, lifelong friends and amazing adventures. We participate in events both inside and outside of Singapore borders and have organized trips ranging from wakeboarding in Indonesia to climbing to Everest base camp. Drinks on a Friday, dim sum at our favourite hawker center – we do it all!

INTERESTED?

Email us, visit our Facebook page or jump to the Join Us section for important information about where to meet us and what to bring. See you on the water!

Team Sponsors

IDBC
IDBC
Harry's
IDBC
Oddball
IDBC
DSV
IDBC
SDBA
IDBC
CA
IDBC
Heineken
IDBC
IDBC
Testimonials
As the head captain of CDS, I am honored to lead a team of dedicated and passionate paddlers from many different places who share a common interest in dragon boating.
Victoria
Victoria
Coaching an Expatriate team has its own set of challenges with varied culture being one of them. That made the whole coaching experience so intriguing!
Yi Liang
Coach
Yi Liang
I have Canadians roots and I am proud of now representing the Canadian community in Singapore. CDS has a family vibe with a competitive spirit.
Adrien
Adrien
I have been blessed to be a part of this community and I hope to always be able to give back so others may have great memories and experiences with life long friends to cherish as I do.
Clarissa
Clarissa

What is dragon boating?

With its roots in ancient Chinese legend, dragon boating is a traditional canoe discipline with immense popularity in the world over at both the recreational and competitive levels. The Chinese dragon – the classic version of which has the head of an ox, antlers of a deer, mane of a horse, body of a python, claws of a hawk and fins and tail of a fish – decorate the bow and stern of the long, narrow craft. The hull of the vessel is often painted with scales to represent a dragon’s body and the paddles symbolise its claws. The dragon boat is powered by a crew of either 10 or 20 paddlers, helmed by a coxswain and led by a drummer.

Water training at Kallang Basin

Dragon boating is all about teamwork and being one as a team. Three a week we meet at Kallang riverside, train our strength and technique on the water and afterwards have a cold one by the river.

Wednesday: Morning
Saturday: Afternoon
Sunday: Morning

Week Calendar

Land training
Morning paddle
Paddling & Party
Paddling & Dining

Corporate and Team building events

Teamwork is the key to victory
Dragon boating is all about teamwork. In fact, the only way to win in the sport, is to work together in perfect timing towards a common goal. It’s a great way to build strong relationships with your teammates and co-workers and to get to know them better. Quite similar to working on complex projects or problems at work, right?
Work together in a different setting
The Canadian Dragons offer corporate and team building packages for those interested in having some fun and working together in a different setting than usual. Plus, you’ll get to see the great Marina Bay skyline in Singapore from a completely new angle. Previous companies who have participated in our team building events include local and international banks, hospitals, and community groups.

To get a quote for a potential event, please fill in the form below

Sponsorship Levels

Silver

– Ads & Tags on social media
– Logo on team kit gear
– Social Tagging
– Offer incentives to members to visit establishment (F&B)

Gold

– All silver benefits
– Permanent Graphic Logo on a boat
– Social Tagging as Gold Sponsor
– Member Outreach to their entitles to promote sponsor
– Add Logo to event ads & banner
– Host venue for team gathering (F&B)
– 1 team building event annually for sponsor employees/affiliates

Platinum

– All Silver & Gold Benefits
– Permanent Graphic Logo on all team boats
– Tag in all social posts and event weekly as platinum sponsor
– Additional 1 annual team building events for sponsor employees/affiliates

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Join Us

The Canadian Dragons are a competitive dragon boat team, who stick together through thick and thin. We’re always looking out for new paddlers to join our ranks and become one of the family.
Previous experience is not required and while physical fitness is a key component of the sport, people of all levels of fitness, age, nationality and interest are welcome to pick up a paddle and join us in the boat.
Practice lasts for two hours per session and is held in the Kallang Basin. Check the Training section for the exact schedule and to read a little bit about the sport. We practice rain or shine, just let us know you’re coming!
Wan’t to join? Get in touch!
Drop us an email or contact us on Messenger to let us know you’re coming. Head down to our Facebook or Instagram page to see what we’re up to and what to expect. See you on

Essentials for Training

BIG BOTTLE OF WATER

SUNSCREEN

WEAR SPORTY CLOTHES, A HAT AND FLIP-FLOPS

CHANGE OF DRY CLOTHES

PRACTICE FEE OF $15

Getting there

We start our water trainings at the Kallang Dragon Boat Nursery on the bank of Kallang Riverside Park.
Make your life easier, let us know you’re coming! We can meet you at Kallang MRT station and walk over to the boat shed together.

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