Matt French

Dragon Boat Nicknames:

Matto, Matty

Occupation:

Training and Development Consultant

Country of Birth:

Australia

When was my first Dragon Boat Experience:

May 2019, I finally gave in to my wife nagging me to 'Come and have a go'

Did I participate in Dragon Boat elsewhere, prior to joining a DBV club?

No, I have only had the one season (so-far)

How I found out about Dragon Boat:

My wife..... yeah I know 😉

My current Dragon Boat club:

Yarra River Dragons

Something that my club doesn’t already know about me?

I umpire for Footy

Type of music I listen to.

Country y'all..... and grunge (depends on my mood)

My favourite seat row(s) or Drummer, Sweep

Any where on the boat

Personal paddling achievements:

Made the Senior A state team in my first year, only for nationals to get cancelled.... Stupid COVID 🙄

My memorable paddling moments:

First competition or regatta, and states hard to separate

Sports I did before I become a Dragon Boat member:

Australian rules (last 20 years I've been umpiring)

My favourite quote for Dragon Boating:

Don't knock it until you try it

If I could choose one superpower what would it be and why?

The ability to see into the future

My words of advice for new comers?

How would I promote Dragon Boat to my best buddy?

My future expectation about this sport:

It would grow in popularity once more people have a go...... Word of mouth is the best method of promotion.

Significant photos of Dragon Boating.

Mt first "Come & Try" session with my family. 

Regatta with YRD and my family. 

In action with YRD team. 

Umpiring for Aussie rules for 20 years.