FAQ
Do I need to purchase equipment?
No. Paddles and lifejackets are provided at practices and festivals. Some paddlers like to have their own equipment but it is not necessary.
Are there other costs?
A Jade Dragons club shirt is $35 if you do not already have one. There are parking fees at Parc Jean Drapeau as with other city of Montreal parks. Contact us for up to date information. The park can be accesed by metro Parc Jean Drapeau. Some of us carpool.
Festivals are 2 days?
Yes, major festivals like the Montreal International festival are full weekend events. We need you on both days espcially at Montreal where we will register both of our teams! Smaller festivals like Summer Splash are 1 day. Advise us well in advance if you cannot attend so we can make arrangements. The dragonboat requires a minimum number of paddlers to compete.
I would like to paddle but I can't swim.
No worries. Lifejackets are provided at practices and festivals. The boats are very stable. We have never tipped in 12 years
