Dragon Boat Victoria (DBV) is proud to announce the official launch of the VIC27 campaign for the 2027 Australian Championships (AusChamps), to be held in South Australia. Following the success of last year, we now immediately transition into a new campaign, reflecting our commitment to high performance at the national level.

The VIC27 campaign will be guided by a comprehensive plan that includes the ongoing leadership from Head Coach Kathryn Sanford and a soon to be appointed Campaign Manager. These key leadership roles will ensure a coordinated approach to athlete development, team selection, and campaign logistics. The early establishment of this leadership team will provide Victorian athletes with clear direction, enhanced support, and increased opportunities for engagement throughout the lead-up to the 2027 AusChamps.

DBV is excited to set new standards for campaign planning and athlete readiness. We invite the Victorian dragon boat community to join us on this journey as we strive to deliver our strongest performance yet on the national stage.

As well as appointing a Head Coach and Campaign Manager, the learnings from last year will be implemented into this years journey. Some of these changes will be critical to our success and we look forward to sharing these with you in due course.

This is it Victoria - whether you’re a seasoned paddler or ready to take your paddling to the next level, this campaign is designed to help you grow, push your limits, and achieve something amazing, together!

VIC27 Appointments.

Head Coach - Kathryn Sanford

Campaign Manager - EOI Information View Here

Divisional Coaches - EOI Information View Here
Team Managers - EOI process TBC
Athletes - EOI Information View Here

Letter to members - Friday 26 June 2026 - view here

Fitness Benchmarking (FBM) information can be found at the bottom of this page.