30/12/2025
DAM Busters – You had me at “Come and Try!”
My name is Jan, and back in 2007, I came along to a Come & Try session at Docklands and have never looked back.
I’ve had so much fun in the boat and with the women in this team since then. I’d never been particularly sporty, certainly never in a sports team, but that really didn’t matter at all. I was warmly welcomed and, as time went on, I learnt the basics and was paddling regularly.
It was — and still is — all about the fun, the friendships, the joy and comfort of shared experiences, as well as the pleasure of simply being out on the water. When I was working, I always looked forward to Tuesday evenings. It was a real circuit breaker after the stress of the day to be paddling at sunset with my mates — so calming, peaceful, and great for regaining perspective.
Over the years I’ve participated in Regattas around Victoria as well as interstate in Darling Harbour, Coolangatta, the Five Bridges and Barrington events in Tasmania, and of course, the awesome 55 km Ord River Marathon in WA.
I still pinch myself when I think of our overseas adventures, including paddling in Peterborough in Canada, Florence and in Venice. These travel adventures with my teammates are among my very best memories — adventures I would not have had without the team, and challenges I may not have otherwise tackled.
I’ve been blessed with lifelong friends and incredible experiences through DAM Busters over the past 18 years, and I intend to still be paddling in another 18!
Come along to a DAM Busters BCS Dragon Boat Club - Come & Try Session and see for yourself.
Call or text Sue Mason on 0403 008 804 for more info 🐲🩷
