Montreal DragonFly

Montreal Dragonfly!!!

What can-I say???  We had a great weekend at the Montreal Int. DB Festival.  Beautiful weather!  Great company!  We did great on our races.  Here are the results:

• 500m - 2:21.09 min
• 500m - 2:25.07 min
• 500m - 2:25.00 min
• 250m - 1:00.04 min

For the 250m, it’s our best time EVER!!!  As for the 500m, it’s our best time this season up to now.  Our best time for the 500m is 2:17.16min.  We’re still in the Rookie A division.  Though, with every race that we do, we do our best…  we still have lots to improve!

Melissa suggested that we definitely need to find a good race pace for us and we’ll be working on it during practices.  Race time might not be the most ideal time to do so.  We’ll need to find a pace where we can still maintain control of our stroke, focus on the technique, be in synch, put in power when a pick-up is called and maintain the speed without dropping the boat.  Yes, it might seem impossible and a lot of work….   but, with some focus and dedication, we can do it!  And maybe next year, we’ll be in the intermediate level once again! 

Keep-in mind that the high ranking teams practice more then once a week, plus physical/endurance trainning and their usually a full boat at their practices.  The question is how much do-you want to succeed and what has to be done…  and JUST DO IT!  Thoughts to ponder on…

Francis posted his pics on his flickr account and also, Yu-Chih’s pics as well: Photos of the Montreal DB Fest. Weekend 2010.  Photos from my friend, Nicolas Paquet - Photographer, will be posted soon onto Francis’ flickr account as soon as Francis finds the time.   Here are the videos of our races:

Alrighty…  time for some well deserved rest…  for those who are going to this weekend’s Montreal DragonFly’s yearly camping trip, have fun!  Next practice is 06AUG2010!  It’s almost two weeks without any paddling…  relax but, still stay in shape…  exercise during this time…  and when we’ll see each other the next time on the boat, we’ll be ready for anything that Melissa throws at us!

Nancy

Ciao!

What a crazy weekend!!!  And you know what?  I wouldn’t have changed a thing!  Great work DRAGONFLY!!!  We beat all are record times for this season at the Rawdon DB Festival…  from here, we can only get BETTER & STRONGER!  Here are our times over the weekend: 500m - 2:19:31 min, 250 m - 1:06:07 min and 500m - 2:21.41 min.  Most excellent!  I have a feeling that we’ll be going back next year…  close to Montreal…  nice small venue…  and beach to finish-off the day!  What else can-you ask for?  Oh wait…  bubbly wine for winners of the first three position in each category…  we were 3rd in division D out of F.  Bonus, we beat Jade Dragons!

And to celebrate the great season that we have up to now…  we had our annual Montreal DragonFly BBQ at Nancis’…  lots of food…  great company…  crazy laughs…  & tons of memories!  Thanks to all who came and made this day most EXCELLENT!  Leslie, you’ll have to make it next time!!!  You were missed!  And you better grab Melissa who went MIA on us!

Obviously, for every event, we have tons of photos…  Enjoy!

DDDRRRRAAAAGGGGGONNNNFFFFLLLLLYYYYYY!

Nancy

Ciao guys!

Check-out the pics from the Montreal International DB Festival 2009.

Ciao!

This is biggest event in Montreal for dragonboat and it’s a must to go with over a hundred teams participating!  Our team participates at it every year gaining more experience every year as well.  With every race, different teams to race against = different experience!

Here are some pics from the event.

And more…  pics!

I get a lot of questions regarding how we practice during the winter.  I usually start with an elaborate story involving footage of sea lions and hour-long submersions in ice water before getting to the truth.  However, I find that it’s much easier to show people how we practice in the winter.

Carleton proved to be an excellent venue for us.  Great atmosphere, friendly people, and low pressure. Good times had by all.

Last year’s festival was a blast! This time though, I didn’t get to take many action shots ’cause I was too busy padding with the team!  Fortunately, I did manage take some more casual pics as well as the ensuing festivities.

After the 2006 Montreal Dragonboat Festival, the team went out for supper.  Again, I was there to capture the occasion.  Although I wasn’t part of the team yet, but boy did they make me feel welcome!

The flashbacks continue! This time featuring pics from the 2006 Montreal Dragonboat Festival. This time I had the opportunity to get some really good shots of the team thanks to a tele lens.

Ciao! Just last Friday, we went out to celebrate a few members’ b-days such as David, Ben & I at Buffer Marahaja. I’ve always said that food brings people together! Happy Birthday!