Dragons Abreast Central Coast

30/10/2025

Together is a wonderful place to be ...what a truly inspiring sentence Dragons Abreast Australia

30/10/2025

Our fabulous dragon friend, Selma Barry from Dragons Abreast Newcastle Hunter features in the 2026 Australian Women’s Health Diary, supporting Breast Cancer Trials research.

🎁 if you are loking for a meaningful Christmas gift, The 2026 Australian Women’s Health Diary makes the perfect Christmas gift and something that’s practical, thoughtful, and gives back.

Every diary purchased supports life-saving breast cancer research.💗

👉 learn more here: womenshealthdiary.org.au

13/10/2025

Our DACC team turning up in style to support Dragons Abreast Newcastle Hunter celebrating 25 years anniversary ❤️

13/10/2025

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month 💗

At Dragons Abreast Central Coast, every paddle stroke tells a story — of courage, recovery, and sisterhood. We paddle for awareness, for strength, and for those whose journey inspires us every day.

Early detection saves lives.
Connection heals hearts. 💕

12/10/2025

Dragons Abreast Newcastle Hunter thank you for a fabulous day

08/10/2025

🐉 Ever thought about giving dragon boating a go? Now’s your chance! 🚣‍♀️

We share the water (and plenty of good laughs) with our friends at Central Coast Dragon Boat Club, who are welcoming new paddlers of all backgrounds to their Come & Try sessions!

This isn’t a cancer-specific group — it’s open to anyone looking to meet great people, get active, and try something new on beautiful Toukley Lake. 🌊

📍 Boat ramp near Marine Rescue, Peel St, Toukley
🕖 Sundays 7:00am
💪 All fitness levels welcome — no experience needed, just bring your enthusiasm!

We at Dragons Abreast Central Coast proudly paddle alongside CCDBC every Sunday and can vouch — it’s an incredible community to be part of. ❤️

01/10/2025

It’s October- Breast Cancer Awareness month
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We are Dragons Abreast Australia – a national not for profit organisation- a community of breast cancer survivors and supporters who’ve been paddling dragon boats together for health for going on 27 years.
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Born out of Canadian Sports Physiologist Dr. Don McKenzie’s groundbreaking study with proving the health benefits of dragon boating after breast cancer, our movement has grown to 29 member groups (and counting!) across the country.

💪 What we do: We paddle dragon boats.
💗 Why we do it: For health, connection, and hope.
🌊 Together, we show that life after breast cancer can be strong, joyful, and full of community.
🐲Our motto is Connect. Move.Live.

✨ This month we’ll be sharing information, stories, and hope to raise awareness and inspire others who are facing a breast cancer diagnosis.
💞 Follow us, like, and share our content to help spread the message of the importance of exercise in maintaining wellness after a Breast Cancer Diagnosis. Help us to become the biggest exercise movement in Australia for those living with Breast Cancer!
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Find your tribe on our website and join in the life changing fun and adventure!
http://www.dragonsabreast.com.au/
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28/09/2025

Thank you Dragons Abreast Newcastle Hunter 🌸🐲

28/09/2025

Thank you Dragon Boats NSW

28/09/2025

19/06/2025

🛠️ Boat TLC Done Right! 🛶💖

In January this year, we discovered some heavy scraping on our dragon boat—what we thought was a recent ramp issue turned out to be long-standing damage. When we flipped her over, it was clear our beloved boat was crying out for some serious TLC. She hadn’t had a proper service in years!

The big problem? We had no way to transport her for repairs. But as luck (and a good Google search) would have it, we found David Fraser from Specialised Marine Shipwrights / Boatbuilders Mobile Services, based right here on the Central Coast in Erina.

David came to our compound in Toukley and got to work—fast, professional, and straight to the task. In just 4 days, he had her looking ship-shape again! The craftsmanship was spot on, and as you can see from the pics (check out those snazzy pink cushions!), she’s back in action and ready to glide.

We’re thrilled to now have our own Dragons Abreast Central Coast–branded boat back on the water for our club’s Friday afternoon training sessions. We highly recommend David Fraser for any boat repairs or marine servicing needs—he’s a true pro!

💬 Big thanks, David – from all of us at DACC. You've helped keep us paddling forward. 💪🐉💕

19/06/2025

Great stats & facts in this article by Dragon Analytics demonstrating how dragon boating is not just a sport for us - its a medicine!

Dragon boating has emerged as a scientifically supported powerhouse of physical, psychological, and social benefits