Ladysmith Dragon Boat Team Claims Gold at Comox Dragon Boat Festival
The Ladysmith Dragon Boat Society made a triumphant return to the racing scene at the Comox Dragon Boat Festival on Saturday, September 16, 2023. Members from several Ladysmith teams came together for a remarkable performance that clinched the gold medal in a thrilling competition. This event marked the first time Ladysmith had the opportunity to compete since before the COVID-19 pandemic.
In a field of six women's teams in the standard (20-person) boat category, the Ladysmith Dragonboat Team demonstrated their prowess by securing first place in the first two heats. Their performance times for all four 200m sprints clocked in at 00:56.6, 00:58.8, 01:04.2, and 01:05.6. Their combined performance in the final two heats resulted in earning top spot in the Grand Final.
The Ladysmith Dragon Boat Team’s gold-medal triumph serves as a testament to the spirit of teamwork, dedication, and passion that defines dragon boat racing, and they look forward to bringing home more hardware next season.
