Well – it is election season around the country.  The Grand Masters has election results and a call for candidates. Following on the candidate nominations and introductions for 1st VP and Treasurer at the May meeting, we had nearly half of the club submit votes.  Linda Braun from This Boat Rocks was relected (un-opposed) as…

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We have recently had several Grand Masters members go through steer training and have had some additional experience.  And they are looking for more practice, more experience.  Please reach out to these folks if you want or need a guest steer for your next practice. It would be best to have  an experienced steer paddling…

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This is a list of local and regional dragonboating races where Grand Master’s competitive teams are likely to attend.  This information is shared to show where GM teams are racing and to highlight results.   The Central Florida Dragonboat Challenge at Lessburg This event is always a highlight of the Grandmasters race season.  It is…

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And it is FOWL PLAY for the Win! The Grand Masters 2026 Chicken Race happened on May 1st at Sumter Lake.  The 9 Grand Masters Teams came together for a fun and challenging event.  For those who are new to Dragonboating, a chicken race is a short sprint where at the finish line, the drummer…

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Maintenance Tasks Assigned teams are responsible to complete the following tasks and to inform the Club safety Officer (Linda Braun) when complete and if there are any concerns about the boat conditions. Clean and wax the hull Check gel coat on all surfaces for cracks or other damage.  Report damage to the Maintenance Coordinator. Assess…

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Grand Masters manages 9 boats shared among Lake Miona, Lake Sumter and Central Lake (in Eastport).  All teams share responsibility for maintenance and cleaning of the boats.  Teams also agree upon practice times.  Any changes to the schedule must be submitted by a team captain and approved in writing (or email) by the Grand Master’s…

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GM 2026 Board Meetings     2nd Monday each Month @ Canal Recreation Center @ 1pm January 12 Jan 2026 GMDBC Board Minutes Dec 2025 Financial Report February 9 Feb 2026 GMDBC Board Minutes Jan 2026 Financial Report March 9 Mar 2026 GMDBC Board Minutes Feb 2026 Financial Report April 13 Apr 2026 GMDBC Board Minutes…

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GM Dragon Boat Club General Mtgs     2nd Tuesday of each Month @ Seabreeze Recreation Center Meeting Minutes May 2026 General Meeting Minutes April 2026 General Meeting Minutes Mar 2026 General Meeting Minutes Feb 2026 Financial Report – Mar 2026 Mtg Jan 2026 General Meeting Minutes Dec 2025 Financial Report – Jan 2026 Mtg…

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Paddling Patriots is a year-round co-ed team focused on staying active and energized while also building great connections with fellow paddlers.  Our emphasis is to stay fit and have fun while doing it.  Our motto says it all: “Fun, Fitness, and Friendship.”  Dragon boating delivers a fantastic full-body workout—blending cardio, strength, flexibility, and core training…

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

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