Dragons Abreast Central Coast

13/04/2026

This is the highlight reel.

What you don’t see?
Scanxiety. Trauma. Fatigue. Side effects.
The cost. The career hit. The identity shift.

And it’s not a straight line…
it’s a circle.
It comes back around — especially before every scan.

Some people never feel the anger.
Some live in it.
Some are years out.
Some are right in the thick of it.
And not everyone gets the same outcome.

Survivorship isn’t a glow-up.
It’s a rebuild.

And still… we show up.
And still… we paddle 💗🐉

From fear to fight to survivor. 🌸

10/04/2026

What a night on the water 🌅🐉

Perfect conditions for our weekly Dragons Abreast Central Coast paddling practice, glassy water, and one of those sunsets that makes you stop mid-paddle.

Huge session led by coach Pam, who absolutely put us through our paces with 2 x 500m race efforts.

Nat steered us like a pro, while Jane & Annie O set the rhythm up front.

Hard work, big energy, and a pretty special way to end the week.

If you’ve ever thought about giving dragon boating a go… this is your sign.
Fridays. 5pm. Come paddle. 💗

07/04/2026

Today is World Health Day by World Health Organisation (WHO)

Science and medicine saved our lives as breast cancer survivors.
That’s not lost on us.

But surviving isn’t the finish line.

This is where the real work begins —
rebuilding strength, confidence, and life itself.

Out on the water, we do it together.

Connect. Move. Live.

06/04/2026

06/04/2026

A one-off extra special training session on Easter Monday morning, followed by brekkie

05/04/2026

🐉 “Why do you guys actually dragon boat?”

One of the members from Central Coast Dragon Boat Club asked me that today.

And I thought it was worth explaining one of the key drivers behind it.

👉 We’re not just paddling to win.
👉 We’re paddling to survive.

Watch this video 👇
It shows the lymphatic system.

After breast cancer surgery (mastectomy or lumpectomy), lymph nodes are often removed.
Then chemo and radiation damage it further.

👉 So the drainage system is compromised.

Think of it like this:

🗑️ A city where half the garbage trucks are gone…
…but the waste keeps coming.

It builds up.
It backs up.
It overflows.

👉 That overflow = lymphoedema. And once it happens, it’s lifelong.

💡 The lymphatic system has no pump.

It only moves when your muscles move it.

🐉 That’s where dragon boating comes in.

Every paddle stroke: – moves lymph fluid– keeps it flowing

So when you see us:
– stretching
– massaging
– wearing compression sleeves

…it’s not random.

It’s part of managing a system that no longer works properly on its own.

💰 Each paddle session is like a free:
– lymphatic massage
– exercise
– rehab
All in one.

04/04/2026

🐉 Easter Sunday Paddle – Rain? What Rain.

Weather tried it… we didn’t care.

The skies were questionable, but this crew of sea dragons from Central Coast Dragon Boat Club? Not negotiable.
We showed up, got on the water, and got it done.

Session highlights:
🚀 Practice race starts
💥 200m efforts
🔥 Individual 30-power strokes from a dead stop (no hiding… just grit)

And it showed — strong boats, tight timing, proper teamwork across both crews.

🐰 Plus… the Easter Bunny made a surprise appearance

🍰 Followed by the real reward — absolute weapon-level Easter treats

28/03/2026

🎟️ WIN $3,500 CASH & SUPPORT DRAGONS ABREAST CENTRAL COAST 🎟️

Dragons Abreast Central Coast is raising funds through our community raffle — and you could take home some serious cash 💸

💰 PRIZES
🥇 $3,500 Cash – The Doylo (Doyalson / Wyee RSL Club)
🥈 $1,000 Cash – Toukley Wyong Rotary
🥉 $500 Bunnings Gift Card – Bunnings Lake Haven

💸 TICKETS
$5 each | 5 for $20 | 15 for $50
📅 Drawn: 18 May 2026, 7:00pm at The Doylo

👉 Get your raffle tickets here:
https://www.raffletix.com.au/?ref=tzbed&sref=4bhd6tbg⁠

Every ticket helps support our dragon boating club of women living with breast cancer through paddling, fitness, and community 💗

🙏 Proudly supported by
Northlakes Toukley Rotary, , Bunnings Lake Haven

22/03/2026

A few more snaps from the Marine Rescue Tuggerah Lakes Open Day 💙

Such a great day all round — plenty of people through, lots of chats, and a real community feel on the lake.

Our Dragons Abreast Central Coast (DACC) crew did an amazing job on the stand, sharing what we’re all about and getting people involved (including a few future paddlers in the making 👀🚣‍♀️).

We were there alongside our wider club Central Coast Dragon Boat Club (CCDBC), which made for a great shared setup and atmosphere across the whole compound.

Loved seeing the gratitude post from Marine Rescue Tuggerah Lakes as well (attached as last pic) — a great reflection of the day and the community behind it.

Thanks again to Marine Rescue Tuggerah Lakes volunteers for putting on such a fantastic event — and for everything you do on the water.

21/03/2026

DACC crew, Janice & Annie manning the stand at the Marine Rescue Tuggerah Lakes Open Day 💙

Great to be out chatting with the community and sharing what we do.

Bonus surprise spotting Anne Marie from Bunnings — who's here doing face painting! 🎨

21/03/2026

Our wider club Central Coast Dragon Boat Club are here with us today — come down, have a wander and check out both crews at Marine Rescue Tuggerah Lakes