Pickering Dragon Boat Club (PDBC)

05/20/2025

Congrats to our many paddlers representing Canada at the IDBF world championships this July!

03/11/2025

Looking for a new adventure? It is never too late to start paddling! We are recruiting for for our learn to paddle crews!
Hana Nui White
- Under the age of 50
- One practice per week
- Little to no experience required
- One regatta

02/28/2025

Are you interested in supporting the Pickering Dragon Boat Club AND purchasing quality Canadian chocolates for Easter?! If so, please order through our Purdy's fundraiser!

Orders must be submitted no later than *Friday, March 29th*. Orders can be picked up from Paddle Zone on *Saturday, April 12th* (time to be arranged with Bev/Bridget).

1. Use this link to order: https://fundraising.purdys.com/2112166-127021
2. Enter your email and information for ordering.
3. Click "Shop Online"
4. Beside your name, you must click "Edit" and enter the name of a PDBC paddler you know in the Additional Info area. If you don't have an individual to support, simply add PDBC.
5. Place your order and pay online.

If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to reach out to Katy or Bridget at any time. Thank you for supporting our club!

Purdys fundraising chocolates practically sell themselves. Choose from two chocolate fundraising programs that we offer at Purdys and raise funds for what matters most to you.

02/27/2025

Time to start planning your summer. All registrations are open!

01/22/2025

Hey PDBC followers!

PDBC is currently holding a fundraiser through Terra Cotta Cookies. If you are interested in purchasing any of these incredibly good and affordable cookies, we would greatly appreciate it! See the details below:

Terra Cotta Cookies are frozen "cookie drops" that come in boxes of 40, and include everything from shortbread to double chocolate. Their cookies are halal and kosher certified, peanut free and gluten-free, and there is even a vegan option! Each box of cookies is only $15.00 and $10.00 for shortbread.

1. Visit our custom website to order: https://fundraising.terracottacookies.com/current-fundraisers/pickeringdragon/
2. Where it says "Sellers Name" you can enter the name of any of your friends at PDBC, or, just add PDBC.
3. Cookie sales will be open until February 21st, and cookies will be delivered to Alkame Paddle Zone in Pickering, on Friday, March 7th. All cookies will need to be picked up from Paddle Zone between 6:00 - 8:00pm, unless otherwise arranged.

These cookies are super easy to make (in 10 mins or less), taste delicious and are super affordable. Thank you for your support!

Welcome to our Frozen Cookie Dough Drop™ Fundraiser! Jan 17 to Feb 21, 2025 Pickering Dragon Boat Club is teaming up with Terra Cotta Cookies to bring you delicious, peanut and nut-free cookies you will love. Choose from 12 scrumptious cookie dough flavours, including two gluten-free choices and a...

11/29/2024

Jan & Steve Wilkes are long-standing and dedicated members of both the Pickering Dragon Boat Club, and Alkame.

Unfortunately, they have suffered a tragedy right before the holidays, and have lost their home and all belongings in a fire. Please help where you can and hopefully we can help them to rebuild. Anything you can provide will be greatly appreciated.

https://www.gofundme.com/f/steve-and-jan-wilkes?qid=fdd82d096fb0f1681a8d61837a35bcfc

09/23/2024

Let's OC - September 29th!

09/23/2024

An open invitation to all 50+ athletes who would like to learn more about paddling with PDBC. Please register via the QR code.

09/23/2024

Congratulations to all the PDBC athletes who recently raced at the 14th Club Crew World Championships in Ravenna,Italy. Collectively we earned 5 gold, 4 silver and 11 bronze medals.

04/04/2024

You are never to old to start! We have paddlers of all ages..a great way to meet people and develop a new skill - PDBC Light for paddlers over 50

04/04/2024

Thinking about summer activities.. paddling is a great way to meet people and learn a new sport. We are now accepting registrations for our new to or returning to paddling programs - Hana Nui White Paddlers under 50

02/01/2024

Introducing PDBC Blue! A once a week crew for experienced paddlers with less commitment.