We extend our congratulations to the VIC25 team on their outstanding success at the 2025 Auschamps! All crews displayed dedication, teamwork, and perseverance and have set a new standard of excellence, and we are incredibly proud of your achievements. To view the results achieved on the Australian Championship Day, please click here.

Looking ahead, we’re excited to announce that planning for VIC26 is already underway. We will soon be opening an Expressions of Interest process for the roles of Campaign Co-ordinator and Head Coach. Stay tuned for more details—this is a fantastic opportunity to be part of the next chapter in the journey!

Congratulations to all Victorian clubs who competed at the Auschamps in Penrith this April! Your hard work, determination, and team colours have showcased the strength and passion of Victorian dragon boat on the national stage. We encourage you to celebrate your achievements from the championships (maybe you received an invite to CCWC) and share your stories, photos, and highlights with us by submitting them to administration@dragonboatvictoria.com.au.

We look forward to featuring your successes in our next newsletter and inspiring our community with your accomplishments!

The newly formed Regatta Advisory Group (RAG) is a vital committee reporting to the Dragon Boat Victoria Board, tasked with providing strategic, and some operational guidance, for Victorian regattas. Their primary role is to ensure the delivery of high-quality programs and competitions throughout the year, supporting the growth and excellence of the sport. Members of the RAG bring extensive experience in regatta planning, organisation, and participation, and are committed to promoting inclusivity and diversity within dragon boating.

The members of RAG are:

Zonda Lynn (Chair) - Kingfisher

Nicole McClellan - CYSM

Heather Watts - Footscray Dragon Boat Club

Gavin James - Warriors - Albury Wodonga

Donna Harrison - DA Bendigo

Ali Sutton - DAM Busters

Ulrich Moshammer - YRD

Melbourne’s epic winter festival will return to Docklands from 4 to 6 July 2025 with fiery installations, live music, pop-up foodie feasts and more.

DBV are excited to share with you all that we are collaborating with City of Melbourne and our sport, our boats and you, our members, will be showcased over the 3 nights of the festival.

We are in the final stages of planning and we will be able to share the details with you all very soon. With between 2000 - 3000 people visiting the festival each night for the three nights, it's going to be epic!

If you fancy a night time paddle, a demonstration race with members from all over the state, check out the next newsletter for details on how you can join in. We can tell you that you will need to be available for a couple of hours on Saturday 5th July 2025 evening, bring all your own equipment (paddle and life jacket), wear your club colours and be prepared for a fun night!

We wish to inform you that our Operations Manager, Ben Fels, has resigned and will be finishing with Dragon Boat Victoria on Thursday, 29th May. Ben has been a member of our team over the past 12 months, and we thank him for his contributions and dedication during his time with us. We wish Ben all the best as he embarks on his next venture. The Board is currently reviewing the Operations Manager position and considering what will best support DBV moving forward. We will provide an update on the next steps soon.