This exciting sport, now one of the fastest growing in the U.S., has attracted visiting teams from throughout the Northwest to Salem for the World Beat Race. The number of participating teams has grown to our current maximum of 32. Salem teams caught the spirit of friendly competition that draws so many to the sport early on and now we can practice year-round on the water. Contact us to find out more.
You do not need to be a member of an existing team to join. Individuals are welcome, and we’ll assign you to a team based on your availability and team need.
If you are interested in starting your own team or joining an existing team, contact our office at (503)
581-2004 or info@salemmulticultural.org.
World Beat Dragon Boat Club Teams
Angry Unicorns
AU: We're Golden
Paddle Like You Stole It!
The Angry Unicorns is a competetive women's team, that occasionally welcomes men for a practice paddle during the off season.
According to the team bio: "There is something very demented about the idea of an angry unicorn. Our team is made up of very demented people. Demented people who like to paddle and wear horns."
Highland Dragons
This is a brand new mixed team based mainly out of the Grant and Highland neighborhoods in Salem. However, they are open to having people from other parts of Salem join them on the river on Thursdays at 6 p.m. and Saturdays at 10:30 a.m., now through Sept. 30, 2013.
Volunteer for the Club
The World Beat Festival Dragon Boat Club Steering
Team is always looking for volunteers who can help coordinate
the many aspects of practices, club promotion and development.
You don’t need to be a dragon boater to serve
on the steering team.