SUNSET DRAGONS Sunset Island Dragons is a year around non-racing dragon boat team focused on strongpaddling and great camaraderie. We’re made up of experienced paddlers—some retired fromracing, some active racers looking for extra water time—who want challenging, purposefulpractices with plenty of fun mixed in. We occasionally welcome newcomers who want to try dragon boating, help…

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THE DIRTY DOZEN The Dirty Dozen Team is a non competitive co-ed team made up of experienced paddlers. On water sessions take place on Monday and Friday at 8:00am on Lake Sumter all year round. If you are interested contact: Steve Printz at 641-780-6388 or email: scprintz@hotmail.com       Accepting new paddlers: YES Accepting…

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The Steer on a Dragonboat is a critical role.  This person has primary responsibility for safe operation while on the water.  In addition to guiding the boat, the steer also maintains awareness of hazards outside the boat and potnetial problems on the boat.  The Grand Masters maintains an up-to-date list of experienced steers who are…

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This Boat Rocks Created in 2012 as a fun and exercise boat for those wanting the physical fitness that comes with paddling a dragonboat but weren’t sure that they wanted to race on a regular basis, This Boat Rocks continues to provide a fun workout on the water several times a week all-year round.  We…

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The Village Dragons is the only seasonal team in The Villages. Its season is December to early May, which makes it perfect for snowbirds and year-round residents looking for exercise but not a yearlong commitment. This is a coed team that always is looking for paddlers willing to train three times a week. Members participate…

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SILVER DRAGONS The Silver Dragons is a year-round, coed race team committed to racing while experiencing great exercise and enjoying wonderful fellowship. Whether practicing or training for races, the vision is building strength, stamina and friendships. All you need is a desire to challenge yourself to experience the power of working together as a team.…

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Blackheart Blackheart is more than a dragon boat racing team —  we are a crew.  A mix of grit, laughter, friendship and big heartbeats. We are a competitive  racing team that trains with purpose and races to win.  High standards, strong teamwork, and a shared drive to get faster every season.  If you love teamwork,…

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The Leatherneck Warriors The Leatherneck Warriors are a team of neighbors who come together to train, to compete, to support each other and to give back to our community. The Leatherneck Warriors Team represents over 60 Villager-athletes age 53 to 87. There are few things better than starting the day on the water surrounded by…

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The Eastport Sun Dragons, our newest competitive race team in The Villages, is based at the new dragon boat venue at Central Lake in Eastport.  For more information contact Lynn Maready at Eastportdragons@gmail.com

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