Coach Brandy has paddled since 2003 and decided to start a team to bring together people how want to eat and live healthy and still have fun! And what better way to do that than as a team on a dragon boat? Her mission is Faith, Family and Fitness. Brandy is in independent
The Dragon Fuel Approach:
Dragon Fuel is one of a few teams in Portland that uses the "Stratford stroke." Coach Brandy paddled for 13 years with our sister team The Fire Breathing Blowfish, and has brought the Stratford stroke to Dragon Fuel for its efficiency and discipline. If you are interested in checking out the stroke, as well as gain a little knowledge about paddling before checking it out, try out these You Tube videos:
- Is Paddling Easy?
- The Race Start
- The Stratford Stroke (video 1)
- The Stratford Stroke (video 2)
Practice Schedule:
We practice 3 times a week without fail during the racing season (from April through October) and 1-2 times per week through the winter as the weather and safety conditions allow.
See our calendar for upcoming practice times. Paid members are also invited to Team Cowboy, a website that allows us to track practice RSVPs, distribute announcements and share other information.