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PADDLING PARTNERS
Derwent Storms Dragon Boat Club members.
THE Derwent Storms Dragon Boat Club is encouraging men and women of all ages to get involved in a growing sport. Dragon boating is a competitive, non-contact sport that is gentler on the joints, but still offers a good workout for the entire body. Growing in popularity worldwide, it allows people to travel and paddle together, from intrastate and interstate regattas to world championships. It is also an opportunity for people to compete in
the same boat alongside their life partners as part of a race crew. The Derwent Storms Dragon Boat Club is based at the Motor Yacht Club of Tasmania in Lindisfarne and runs paddling sessions all year round on the Derwent River. Derwent Storms boasts nine couples among its membership, including new members Glen and Julie Wakefield. “We were looking for something we could do together that we both enjoyed equally,” they said.
“We both have a love for being out on the water and dragon boating also keeps you in shape, is very social and you can commit to as much or as little as you like.” Longer term members Angie and Martin Turner have represented Australia overseas as Auroras at the International Dragon Boat World Nation Championships on two occasions. “The highlight for me was winning gold in Thailand in the Mixed 10s over 200 metre with my wife Angie in the same boat,” Mr Turner said.
Mrs Turner said she loved the opportunity to paddle with her husband. “The friendships and team bonding in the lead up and during the campaign, the sense of achievement, the feeling of 20 paddlers all paddling as one, and going through the journey with my husband was amazing,” she said. To register for a free come and try session or for more information, email derwentstorms@ gmail.com or visit https:// www.derwentstorms.com. au.
345 Richmond Road, Cambridge, Tasmania
Richmond Golf Club is a private 10-hole course located at Cambridge, a short 15-minute drive from Hobart CBD with panoramic views of Barilla Bay. RGC are currently accepting applications for membership from people interested in joining this friendly club. •
Full Membership:
$360 per annum
Other membership categories are available. No additional joining fee required. Application forms are available by phoning (03) 6248 5450 or emailing richmondgolfclubtas@gmail.com
