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 30. Salem teams caught the spirit of friendly competition
that draws so many to the sport early on and now we can practice year-round in the pool or 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, just register with
the club and we’ll assign you to a team based
on your availability and team need. Individual membership
in the club is $25 per year. The boat rents to teams for $25 per hour if scheduled
a week before, otherwise it’s $44 per hour.
If you are interested in starting your own team or joining an exisitng 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!
Currently the only year-round team. The Angry Unicorns is a competative womens 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." Email team here.
Queen's Dragon Riders
Currently a seasonal mixed team, the Queen's Dragon Riders is sponsored by the Willamette Queen Sternwheeler. They begin practices in mid-April and compete every year at the Annual World Beat Festival Races. Contact the club for more information on this team's recruitment.
Oregon Paralyzed Veterans Association
Currently a collection of seasonal mixed teams, the OPVA Dragon Slayers is a result of a special partnership between community business owners and the Oregon Paralyzed Veterans Association. Paddlers on the OPVA Teams not only compete every year at the Annual World Beat Festival Races, but also participate in a variety of fundraisers for the OPVA.
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.
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 30. Salem teams caught the spirit of friendly competition
that draws so many to the sport early on and now we can practice year-round in the pool or on the water. Contact us to find out more.
Volunteer for the Club