From beach boat loading to race-day grit, the Sea Dragons took on Sproat Lake, waves and all, in a fast and fun day of racing!

Another day of 200m sprints, tight racing, and full out efforts at the Fairway Gorge Super Sprints. Sync or Swim came away with a Grand Consolation Final win and a strong step forward early in the season.

From drills to whale watching: Heather with the 49th Dragons shares a spectacular surprise from the water this week.

Check out the highlights as members from all three teams unite for a beautiful morning on the water.

Check out Sync Or Swim’s adventures at the Burnwater Spring Sprints, set in the heart of False Creek. Our first off-island event was a great day overall - we raced strong even while  dodging a  couple of curve balls along the way!

Sync Or Swim represented at the VI Paddling Dust Off The Rust training day!

Come and meet Lesley and Janine to learn about dragon boating—no experience needed.
A fun, full-body team sport that’s a great way to get on the water, meet people, and try something new!

The Sea Dragons remember Theresa Chadwick -
a kind, loving teammate whose infectious giggle, fierce spirit, and encouragement from the back of the boat will forever be part of our team.

The Ladysmith Dragon Boat Society traded the water for winter magic at the 2025 Light Up Parade!

Our final paddle of the year brought sunshine, teamwork and a little Halloween magic to the water.

Sync or Swim’s first-ever raffle was a huge success, raising funds to keep dragon boating accessible in our community and celebrating winners from Ladysmith and Nanaimo.

The Sea Dragons wrapped up their season with a thrilling silver medal at the Comox Dragon Boat Festival, battling fierce winds, whitecaps, and churning ocean waves. With grit, teamwork and the steady hand of our steersperson Carol Ann, it was a spicy finish they’ll never forget.

Sync or Swim wrapped up the 2025 season at the Vancouver Island Dragon Boat Festival in Victoria, August 23–24. With new race formats, close finishes, and plenty of firsts, it was the perfect way to finish the year.

On August 11, the 49th Dragons gathered for their annual Bute Island picnic. This year’s trip carried a deeper purpose as they honoured the memory of their dear teammate and friend, Val Savage.

Sync or Swim took on the first-ever Westwood Lake Dragon Boat Regatta in Nanaimo July 19–20 and left with a silver, a gold, and a whole lot of good vibes. With 200m sprints, our debut in the 500m, and a whole weekend of sun, sweat, and spirit, it was one of our most fun festivals to date.

It was a scorcher on the water as both Sync or Swim and Sea Dragons headed to Sproat Lake for the annual WCDBS Regatta. With 20 teams, 300-meter heats and more sunscreen than we care to admit, it was a day full of big wins and even bigger community pride.

Sync or Swim hit the Fairway Gorge Super Sprints with high hopes and fast strokes, taking 1st place in our first two heats, but things took a dramatic turn… literally.

Sync or Swim kicked off race season at the Race the River Regatta in Campbell River on May 4th.

The Ladysmith Dragon Boat Society’s 2024 season has wrapped up, with Sync or Swim, Sea Dragons, and the 49th Dragons

The Ladysmith Dragon Boat Society joined in on the annual Ladysmith witches paddle at Transfer Beach on Sunday, October 13.