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Dragon boaters prevail with bronze and spirit

The Comox Valley’s Prevailing Wins Dragon Boat Team won the Bronze Paddle at Campbell River’s first Race the River Dragon Boat Regatta on July 3.
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THE PREVAILING WINS tasted success at an inaugural dragon boat competition in Campbell River.

 

Coming in third overall in the Mixed Men and Women’s Team division, Prevailing Wins was also honoured by being the first to win the coveted Team Spirit Commemorative Paddle with their Go Canada theme.

Promoting excellence in the sport of dragon boat racing — especially among youth in the Comox Valley — is a primary mission of Prevailing Wins. Partnering with youth organizations this summer, the team will introduce dragon boat paddling to teens and mentor those who wish to continue in this centuries-old sport.

The team is grateful to captain Leon Van Noorden, coach Bill Jay, tiller Norm Flower, and lead strokes Terry Wiggins and Kathy Tae for leading it to these outstanding results in the Race the River Regatta.

— Prevailing Wins