Training times
Mens and Womens Competitive Training
The Dragonboating season in Perth starts during September and continues until mid-April. During this time training is on:
- Tuesdays 6pm
- Thursdays 6pm
- Sundays 8am
Winter Training
During the winter season, the CDBC utilises our outrigger so members are able to maintain their fitness during the winter months. Wednesday (5.30pm) and Sunday (8.30am) training in the dragonboat is also continued.
All training is held at East Fremantle Yacht Club – Petra Street East Fremantle
Training ‘Must Haves’
- Wear something that you don’t mind getting wet!
- Non slip rubber soled sandals or booties
- Towel to dry off with
- Plenty of water to drink
- Wear plenty of sunscreen
- Bring a hat and sunglasses
- Change of clothes
Training Etiquette
- Arrive on time
- Warm up together as team
- Get the boat out on the water as a team
- Listen to your coach and team captain
- Don’t talk in the boat – you need to listen for directions
- Listen for the calls and work together as a group
- Share the load in returning the boat to its deck after training
- Cool down together
- Pat each other on the back and congratulate each other on a great training session!