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Flamin' Dragons Port Macquarie

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25.01.2022 What a beautiful morning for a paddle at Westport this morning. The weather is warming up, come and join us and give Dragon Boating a go. All welcome.

24.01.2022 HAPPY BIRTHDAY YOUNG PHYLLIS from all your Flamin' paddling friends

23.01.2022 ATTENTION: PADDLERS Wednesday Paddling is now available 4.30pm for 5.00pmATTENTION: PADDLERS Wednesday Paddling is now available 4.30pm for 5.00pm

23.01.2022 They're back..........the 2 Suzes and their friend Renee

23.01.2022 Well done to 4 new paddlers today Janet / Steph / Patty & Liam (father & son) Hope to see you next week Well done to 4 new paddlers today Janet / Steph / Patty & Liam (father & son) Hope to see you next week

22.01.2022 Time to finally meet the new (but old) Committee: Back row: Mel Wilson, Phil Higgins, Rob Cook Middle row: Glenys Cummings (President), Jenny Higgins Front row: Merche Benson, Gail Carter, Kim Blundell, Lyn Elliott

22.01.2022 Yes......we're paddling every Saturday & Sunday 8.30am for 9.00am Come join us and try dragon boat paddlingYes......we're paddling every Saturday & Sunday 8.30am for 9.00am Come join us and try dragon boat paddling

21.01.2022 Flamin's womens 10 with 8 new paddlers.......well done ladies - great paddling. Oh...............and that's sweep extraordinaire Kim!!! Guess who the guitarist is!!!

21.01.2022 Merry Christmas to all our members, past and present, and their families. Have a great Christmas and all the best for 2021.Merry Christmas to all our members, past and present, and their families. Have a great Christmas and all the best for 2021.

20.01.2022 For my Port Macquarie FB friends

20.01.2022 Perfect conditions to paddle today..........welcome back Sue R & Sue D and new paddlers Renee & Eric

20.01.2022 Merry Xmas From Flamin’ Dragons to all Dragon Boat Clubs and supporters of dragon boating. Have a good Xmas and we’ll see you on the water in 2021. Paddles Up!Merry Xmas From Flamin’ Dragons to all Dragon Boat Clubs and supporters of dragon boating. Have a good Xmas and we’ll see you on the water in 2021. Paddles Up!

19.01.2022 7 Common Kinds of Paddlers You Paddle with In the Boat by eugephemisms In your paddling life, you’d meet different kinds of people with different personalities ...and from different backgrounds, too. Some you’d easily get along with, some you just wouldn’t. And that’s okay because, first and foremost, you joined the team to paddle and there’s a lot more reasons for you to still be able to eat, sleep, and breathe the sport of paddling. To be truly part of the team is to play your part: to be full of hope, to be willing to learn and work hard, and, most importantly, to be kind towards your teammates. What kind of a paddler are you? 1. The Motivator He’s the one who pushes you to do your bestto paddle harder and to train more often. While he does his best to embolden and encourage you to put more effort in learning the techniques, he shows you how it’s done and he makes sure that you dig your paddle deep with your soul and might. 2. The Whiner This paddler does more whining rather than paddling. It can be about the training program, the new coach, or anything that’s not paddling-related even. It’s just non-stop and it drains everyone’s energy and patience. If you feel like you’re being treated unfairly by anyone from the team, try to open up a dialogue but be pleasant and treat it with utmost professionalism. 3. The Ball of Fire He gives his all. He shows up in all scheduled practices and he performs his best. He believes that putting effort in training will make him a better paddler, a better teammate. For when the races come, he is ready and his mindset would be like: It’s just one of those regular trainings, only with Umpires and Judges. 4. The Unenthusiastic He may show up at practices but with such low energy and the performance is half-baked. It’s better to get your focus back, re-fuel, and then go back to practice. The paddler’s power and performance, or lack of it, during the training period will determine the team’s performance on actual race days. 5. The Keeper He values the team’s unity, in and out of the boat. He keeps them excited to go to training and he persuades teammates who have not been training to come back and paddle. He’s everyone’s friend and you want to paddle alongside him always. He’s the team’s positive energy and the watchdog of whiners. 6. The Boat Wrecker Quite obviously, this person is unhappy, therefore he does things that demoralises a teammate or the entire teamand so the boat becomes so much heavier. Every so often, they’re the ones who’s not performing at practices and fails at fitness tests. That’s why it’s important to be goal-oriented yourself and then align it with the team’s objectives and aspirations. 7. The Guy Who Thinks He Is a Coach Paddler These guys are usually the first ones to correct you on what you’re doing wrong or what they think you’re doing wrong. Majority of the time the criticism is from a non experienced paddler thinking they know everything. Some also have the audacity to rank and say who is good and isn’t. Usually these same paddlers make mistakes while paddling but never own up to it.

18.01.2022 A big shout out to our newest members who have not been able to make the most of their new-found sport of Dragonboating. Please stay keen.....we hope to be back soon to re-capture your enthusiasm for paddling - but in the meantime stay active and hope to see you all again soon 'on the water'.

17.01.2022 What a beautiful day for a regatta.......better still it was 'catch up' time at Wauchope - great to see everyone Hopefully next time it might be down at the Marina pulling out a boat or two

16.01.2022 The boat dwellers at the marina heard us, the birds and the fish heard us, the walkers and runners along the waterfront heard us ... probably half of Port heard us ...... We're back!!!!!!!! This weekend saw the return to light, covid return to sport compliant, dragon boat training.... And didn't we love it! A row to yourself, no-one in front or behind you ... paddling first class style. Come join in the fun Saturday and Sunday mornings, 8.30 at the Marina. I'll be there ... hope to see you soon. Lyn

16.01.2022 Great to see 35 new paddlers enjoying their first time Dragon Boating...........amazing group - hope to see you all again next week

15.01.2022 https://www.facebook.com/watch/

14.01.2022 If you are paddling tomorrow - don't forget to turn your clock forward tonight. If you are paddling tomorrow - don't forget to turn your clock forward tonight.

14.01.2022 YOU WOULD THINK STRETCHING WOULD BE SAFE ???

14.01.2022 'MEN AT WORK' Thank you Tony, Joe, Peter & Phil Boats are looking very spiffy If only we could use them!!

14.01.2022 CHANGE TO PADDLING TIMES. As of next week our paddling training times will change. Wednesday 5.00pm for 5.15pm OTW... Saturday & Sunday 7am for 7.30am OTW. Once daylight saving starts Wednesday will change to 5.00pm for 5.30 OTW. We look forward to welcoming back past members as well as anyone wanting to try dragon boating to these sessions. Paddles Up!

13.01.2022 Boat is turned over and repairs are underway - thank you everyone for your help...& the yummy cake courtesy of Ronnie - washed down with a coffee from Sea Salt. We had at least 25 helpers - all champing at the bit to start paddling again

13.01.2022 More photos of us having fun with our friends from Camden Haven.

13.01.2022 For all my Port friends

12.01.2022 Someone is having a very special 0 birthday tomorrow. I won’t tell you how old because that would be rude but it is not 70 and it is not 90. Chris and I dropped off flowers to Janet on behalf of all of our members today. As you can see she was quite delighted and said she can’t wait to be back in the boat with us all. Sending much love and best wishes to you Janet from all of your dragon boat friends.

12.01.2022 A reminder to everyone paddling tomorrow that daylight saving starts at midnight tonight. We don’t want you to be an hour late and miss paddling

10.01.2022 And that's a wrap for Australia Day 2021...........another windy Australia Day - thank you Pam & Merche - you had to work hard for your money today Thank you Flamin' members for turning up in full force to showcase Dragon Boating in Port Macquarie and then working on the Recruitment Stand.......great club spirit. And of course the smooth talking MC David - sensational commentary

09.01.2022 The Marina today. Looks like our boats are in one of the few dry spots

08.01.2022 Some more photos of our fun day with Camden Haven last Sunday. Anyone, young or old can join in the fun. We cater for everyone. Come and join us any Saturday and Sunday at 7am at the Marina.

07.01.2022 Another beautiful day on the water. You too can enjoy being on the water these lovely Port Macquarie days. Just come to the Westport Marina 7am any Saturday and Sunday for an amazing experience with Flamin’ Dragons.

07.01.2022 Life is almost back to normal at FDPM - 30 paddlers enjoying 'being there' with friends........and the perfect weather made it all happen.

07.01.2022 If Qld can do it.......then NSW must be next https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=2971649819560666&id=410791968979810&sfnsn=mo

07.01.2022 Come & Try day today with 35 new paddlers Hope to see you all back next week......thank you for trying dragon boating with Flamin'Come & Try day today with 35 new paddlers Hope to see you all back next week......thank you for trying dragon boating with Flamin'

07.01.2022 Flamin' Dragons was very nicely rewarded today for their volunteering services at the recent Run Fest. A big thank you to all Flamin' volunteers. https://www.facebook.com/PortMacquarieRunningFest/posts/3781894748512312

06.01.2022 A fabulous paddle this morning with Flamin’ Dragons and Camden Haven Dragons joining together for a training session. Great coaching from Dave and David. Everyone had a great time and can’t wait to do it again. That’s one of the great things about dragon boating, not only do you get fit, you have fun and get to make lots of new friends.

05.01.2022 HAPPY MOTHERS DAY TO ALL OUR FLAMIN' MUMS HAPPY MOTHERS DAY TO ALL OUR FLAMIN' MUMS

04.01.2022 Congrats to GREG & PAM JACKSON attaining their Level 3 Officials accreditationCongrats to GREG & PAM JACKSON attaining their Level 3 Officials accreditation

03.01.2022 COME TRY DRAGON BOATING SATURDAY 30TH JANUARY @ 9.30am

03.01.2022 Front of the boat working hard......and the Flamin' men

01.01.2022 Flamin’ Dragons Level 5 sweep Pam, holding a sweeps workshop yesterday for the sweeps in our region. The sweeps steer our boats and keep us safe, so we are all appreciative of the hard work they put in. Thanks to all the sweeps out there.

01.01.2022 FLAMIN' DRAGONS WILL BE PADDLING ON AUSTRALIA DAY (approx 11.00am)- THEN COME & TRY FOR YOURSELF Saturday 30th January @ 9.30amFLAMIN' DRAGONS WILL BE PADDLING ON AUSTRALIA DAY (approx 11.00am)- THEN COME & TRY FOR YOURSELF Saturday 30th January @ 9.30am