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2017
2017
Married couple Carlos Costa and Rachel Schiefen had a vision. Both had been paddling for years, but they wanted more. They wanted a team of their own. In 2018 that vision became a reality when they created Century Dragon Boat Club.
2018
2018
The team launched their first pool practice session in January at the North Providence Pool and Fitness Facility with only 4 members. The outdoor season started in May at Festival Pier in Pawtucket RI. The home of the annual RI Chinese Dragon Boat Races. Although the team was small, we were able to attend our first race.
2019
2019
Some changes were made. We moved our pool practice location to McDermott Pool in Warwick RI. We also moved our outdoor practice location to Providence Marina. This was the best decision we ever made. We have the best practice location in the state! Providence Marina gives us full use of their docks, enough room for our 2 boats, a spot to store our equipment and access to a full bathroom. The marina is located in the heart of the city. Allowing us to paddle down the Providence River. The views are spectacular! The foot traffic on the Pedestrian Bridge and along the waterfront provide visibility to potential new members. The city also allows for many after practice get-togethers. Our growth in 2019 allowed us to participate in 3 races; Springfield MA, Woonsocket RI and Pawtucket RI.
2020
2020
Covid-19 hit. We held a few pool practice sessions, and then everything shut down in March 2020.
2021
2021
In the summer we made our return, but it had some challenges. We had to rebuild the team. With hard work and determination, the team grew. We ended the 2021 season with a bang! We only participated in one festival (Springfield MA), but smashed our prior 200 meter time of 1:17 with a 1:07.
2022
2022
This was our best season yet. Placing 2nd in C Division at The RI Chinese Dragon Boat Races and Taiwan Day Festival and placing 3rd overall in Laconia New Hampshire at Gilda’s Club Dragon Boat Festival with our best time ever of 59.11.
2023
2023
We changed our pool practice location to a more central spot in the state. Fox Point Boys & Girls Club in Providence. This was a huge success. We averaged 24 members per pool practice, where we would average 8 in the past. Today we’re up to over 50 active members and we’re always looking to expand. Membership growth leads to greater opportunities….more races, more activities, more fun! With this expansion we’ll need more help. If anyone is interested in learning how to coach, steer or likes event planning, please speak up! April 2023 we had 12 team members head to Florida to participate in our first dragon boat training camp held by GWN.
2024
2024
This year was one of our best seasons yet! We set new personal records, expanded our community outreach, and strengthened our team’s foundation for the future. Here are some highlights:
We held our first Providence River cleanup in collaboration with Save the Bay and Partnership for PVD Parks, helping to keep our waterways clean. We proudly sponsored and volunteered at the Providence Marina’s annual Dinghy Poker Run, supporting the Providence Animal Rescue League (PARL). We surpassed all our previous best race times, a huge accomplishment that reflects our hard work and dedication. We attended our second dragon boat training camp with Pan Am in Tampa, Florida, honing our skills and building team camaraderie. This season, we invested in two used dragon boats, strengthening our fleet and ensuring we’re prepared for future growth. We focused on building a sustainable support structure for the organization, enhancing our coaching, steering, and leadership development to support long-term success. We also coached and mentored a local non-profit community dragon boat team for the Pawtucket Dragon Boat Festival, sharing our passion and expertise with new paddlers.
2024 was a season of growth, achievement, and community impact. We’re excited to keep this momentum going into the new year!
2025
2025
What will you help us accomplish!
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