Haliburton Highlands Paddlers

Dragon Boating in Haliburton County

paddlers’ blog

First paddle of the 2023 season

 The first paddle of the 2023 season was on Monday May 29th. Susanna Foo looks fantastic …so shiny and bright. Many thanks to our volunteers!

          The day was bright and sunny; the enthusiasm was very high. It was great to meet a number of new paddlers this year; not only new people to Haliburton but also new to the sport.

The club has a number of steers persons and coaches. Hopefully over the season, pictures of all of them will be posted. All of them volunteers.

The picture below was taken by a man sitting on his dock as we paddled by (on our Wednesday morning paddle).

 

Open House

Do you enjoy paddling? Love connecting with new friends? Always wondered about paddling a Dragon Boat?

Then join us at the Haliburton Highlands Paddlers

Open House

Sunday, April 23rd from 1:30 – 3:00 pm

At the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 129

719 Mountain St. Haliburton

You will learn all about our club, meet current members and get excited about joining us on the water this season. Everyone is welcome.

2020 Dragon Boat Open House – March 29th

MARCH 29 2020

The doors open at 1:30 pm. at the Fish Hatchery, 6712 Gelert Rd Haliburton.

We are welcoming new paddlers for this season, regardless of experience or fitness level. This is a mixed gender sport. It is good exercise and tons of fun!

Come and hear about what’s new for this season. We’ll talk about festivals. Lots of opportunity to ask questions about our club. Everyone attending will receive a one-time free coupon that they can give to someone interested in experiencing paddling. There will also be a draw for a free membership.

We will be accepting memberships and waivers at this time.

Join us and kick start your 2020 summer season by making plans to paddle with us in the fastest growing and most accessible water sport in the world.

Light refreshments will be available.

WANTED

Wanted: Dragon Boat Paddlers

Looking to take on a new sport/activity?

Recruiting for the 2020 paddle season.

Come out and meet some of our paddlers,

 steers people and coaches at our

 Open House March 29,2020

No experience necessary!

Have questions? Feel free to email

 info@haliburtonhighlandspaddlers.ca

Sunshine makes it better!

It has not been the warmest or driest spring that the Highlands has ever had but that doesn’t stop these paddlers. On June 3rd the temperature was only 5 degrees but we paddled…a little harder maybe just to keep warm.

          Looking good even on a 5 degree day

June 17th; the sun was shining, the water was calm and clear and we paddled hard ‘cause we can.

The reflection in the water was amazing!

 

Wayne was our steers-person and Marg was our coach

Marg, one of the morning coaches.
June 17 2019 Wayne is steering.

 

Life is so good in the Haliburton Highlands….come join us!

First Paddle of 2019

All is quiet on the water.

Monday May 27th was a cool but clear morning. Morning practices start at 7 a.m. on both Monday and Wednesday mornings. Marg Cox and Lois Deacon will be coaching the morning sessions.

Marg is coaching.

Getting ready to paddle.Scotty Boyd will be coaching the evening sessions that start Monday and Wednesdays at 5:30 pm.

Remember to check your email for practice cancellations.

Stretching after first paddle.