Welcome to the Manning River Dragon Boat Club
The Manning River Dragonboat Club was founded in 2008 after the inaugural meeting on 14th April. A committee was formed and initial processes undertaken to become members of DBNSW, obtain a boat and ascertain storage of the boat. Fundraising initiatives saw the club in a healthy position by the time they held 'Come and Try' days in mid August 2008 which successfully established a core membership for the club. The Manning River provides the ideal location for training, with a DBNSW Regatta already established there. The MRDBC entered its first official regatta at Tacoma in January 2009.
The MRDBC is open to the diversity of people living in the area and aims to provide personal and team benefits and great exercise at a beautiful location while fostering good sportsmanship.
The MRDBC trains on the Manning River and provides a range of training options including endurance paddles, along with a variety of days and times to train. The Manning River is a beautiful venue surrounded by views of the mountains which form a natural border for this region and its waterways. The Manning River is Australia's only double delta river system with two entries to the river - one at Harrington and one at Old Bar.
Club Facts
Club colours: Light Turquoise, White and Orange
Founded: 2008
Training address: River end of Manning Street, Taree
Training days and times: Saturdays 7.30am and 8.45am, Sundays 2.45pm and Wednesdays 5.15pm
Motto: Paddling is an enticement not a barrier
Club Aims: To develop as a club through provision of a variety of exercise options to our diverse membership. To ensure that an achievable sport remains accessible to a wide range of the Manning Valley population through utilisation of its major natural resource - the Manning River.
Contacts us: 0401019313 or manningdragons@live.com