Rainbow Dragons (Lennox Head Ballina) won three trophies and had a fantastic weekend of fun, fitness and friendship at Grafton Dragon Boat Club’s regatta earlier in March.
Eight boats raced in steamy 30-plus degree conditions in Saturday’s 6km Around the Island Marathon where Rainbow paddlers won third place.
Sunday’s 200m sprint race placings were based on total times over two heats which meant a crew could look good in a heat, but not be guaranteed a place. Race conditions were blustery too, slowing down times.
However, the Women’s 10s and Open 10s teams managed the conditions well earning a first and third place respectively.
‘Lots of comments were made about how well the Rainbow teams looked on the water with their smooth, synchronized stroking. This is something the teams have been training hard to perfect,’ Rainbows’ head coach, Mary Davis said.
Now, the club wishes the very best to eight Rainbow Dragons and a Ballina Dragons paddler who have been selected in the Northern Region team for the Region versus Region competition, at the NSW State Championships in Sydney on Sunday April 7.
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