Dragon Boat Festival 2023 happened on Saturday (Sept. 16) at the Comox Marina Park. Thirty teams registered from across Vancouver Island, as well as neighbouring islands.

Men and women just need to bring along their enthusiasm and dedication.

The Ladysmith Dragon Boat Club has a few openings for new paddlers as it enters its sixth season, and Scanlan and Burt think there are many reasons to give the sport a try.

The Ladysmith Dragon Boat Club has a few openings for the team that paddles Monday evenings and Thursday mornings.