Portland's Funnest Dragon Boat Team

The Castaways

Why join the Castaways?

(Hint: Fun, rewarding exercise)

Have Fun!

While we're all in favor of having a hard workout, we know that dragon boating is a hobby. We're not afraid of downing a couple of brewskis after a race (or even practice in the summer. We believe that paddling should be at least as much fun as it is good exercise

Stay Fit

We don't shy away from working hard during practice so that we can be competitive at the races. We'll do intervals training, long sets, and multiple race pieces. You'll definitely feel like you've done some good, hard work

Play well with others

We do a ton of group activities, including the occasional Thriller dance. When not dealing with a pandemic, we'll often gather for parties and volunteer in the community. We can be both silly and serious.

All at your own pace

A key aspect of our team is that everyone is welcome. We encourage everyone to do they best they can from whereever they are in life. Come as often as you can, but don't stress about missing a few practices. We'll still be here (20+ years and going strong!)

When and where we practice

2025 Practice Times
We practice on Tuesday nights and Saturday mornings (all year!):

Tuesday: 6:00pm to 7:00pm
Saturday: 9:30am to 10:30am

Where and when to go...

We meet by the flagpole just outside the Riverplace Hotel at the South end of Waterfront Park. We meet about 10-15 minutes before practice and usually head to the dock at 9:25am on Saturdays and 5:55pm when we have evening practices.

What to wear and what to bring

We will provide a paddle and life jacket (PFD) if you don't have those. Otherwise, dress in water-wicking (or waterproof) layers appropriate for the weather conditions. We paddle ALL YEAR, rain or shine (but don't go out if it's too cold to be safe). 
how to get started

Costs

There is a ONE-TIME payment to DragonSports (we rent boats from them) of $40.

Annual dues are currently $160, prorated based on when you join the team. We charge annually because we paddle ALL YEAR and have to pay for the boats regardless of our usage. It's like a Gym membership.

How to get started

Complete the contact form and we'll get back to you as soon as possible.

Be sure to sign up with DragonSports before you come to paddle.

You can paddle 3 times free before paying DragonSports and prorated dues.

We'll provide a paddle and life jacket until you can get your own.

Then, come to practice! (see above for instructions and a map)

Sign the waiver

sign the waiver at dragonsports
We are an independent team that rents boats from DragonSports USA

Contact Us

Let us know who you are
And, more importantly, how to contact you

Come paddle

Join us
Come out either (or both) Tuesday at 5:45pm or Saturday at 9:15am
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