Pinnacle Dragon Boat Club has been forged through a love of Dragon Boating and a determination to create an inclusive club for ages 10 years and over for our members to achieve their Dragon Boating goals whether that be to social paddle or compete in State, National or International competitions. Members are from diverse backgrounds and vary in athletic ability.
Our Club has its roots back to 2009 and despite originally being for those with a Breast Cancer diagnosis, treatment or recovery, Dragon Boating welcomes all those who are dealing with any sort of cancer as well as disabled and able-bodied people. So, no matter your health status, age and stage you are welcome to join us for both physical and mental wellbeing and promotion.
Pinnacle Dragon Boat Club
Our training is structured to meet the varying needs of members so whether you are looking for a fun way to get fit and make new friends or looking for serious training (with competition in mind) or a program specifically for Juniors, Pinnacle Dragons is the place to be. Our Coach, Pearl Butcher, is the only accredited Level 3 Coach in Orange and PDBC is accredited by AUS Dragon Boating Federation to conduct Dragon Boat training for Schools.
Training
Dragon Boaters don’t just paddle
Several elite paddlers began their Dragon Boating careers with PDBC achieving success with the Australian State and National teams (Auroras) competing at World Championships.
Dragon Boaters don’t just paddle; there are pathways to elite competitions, gaining accreditation as a Coach, and as a Sweep (Helmsman) as well becoming Regatta Officials.
Not all events are full on racing, Pinnacles have participated in the
Ord River Marathon, 52km from the Argyle Dam to Kununurra
The 40 + km on the Derwent's 4 Bridges Paddle and a leisurely paddle of 30 +km on the Huon River in Tasmania.
We belong to the Western Region Dragon Boat Club area and along with eleven other clubs who train on the rivers, lakes and dams of Inland NSW. We meet in a spirit of friendship and happy rivalry and work together each year to take turns in hosting a Regatta.
Pinnacle Dragons other activities;
4week Learn to Paddle Program
School Sporting Programs
Corporate Team Building Activities
Winter Water Fitness and Safety programs
2025 WESTERN REGION REGATTA @ LAKE CANOBOLAS
Sunday 2nd November 2025
Annual Sydney Lunar New Year Dragon Boat Festival
Vale
George Butcher
1940 ~ 2025
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