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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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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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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