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Paddle for Health with
Oyster Point Dragons …
Updates, Events, and Advisories
Updates & Events:
- Pre-meal Thanksgiving Day Paddling:
- Thursday, November 28, 2024, 9 – 11 AM
- Sunrise Paddling:
- Saturday, November 30, 2024 (Tentative)
- Weather permitting
- 2024 End of Season:
- Ends on Sunday, December 1, 2024
- Off-season Paddling:
- No off-season paddling in December 2024 and January 2025
- 2025 Season:
- Starts on Saturday, February 1, 2025
- 2024 Racing Schedule:
- Youth Race on Sunday, April 28, 2024 at Lake Merced, San Francisco
- Regional Regatta on Saturday, May 18, 2024 at Lake Merced, San Francisco
- Lukang Dragon Boat Festival on June 8-10, 2024 in Lukang Township, Changhua County, Taiwan
- Sprint and Corporate Challenge on Sunday, July 21, 2024 (CANCELLED)
- Long Beach Dragon Boat Festival on Saturday, July 27 2024 at Marine Stadium, Long Beach
- San Francisco Bay Area Dragon Boat Competitive Sprints on Saturday, September 21, 2024 (changed to Saturday only) at Leo Ryan Park in Foster City
- Northern California International Dragon Boat Festival on October 19-20, 2024 at Leo Ryan Park in Foster City
- Note that this year’s race is in October and not in September
- The Halloween Howl Fun Costume Race is back after a 4-year hiatus
- Sunday, November 3, 2024
- Lake Merritt in Oakland
- See our September 2024 Bulletin for details and sign-up
Advisories:
Bus Service to and from Oyster Point Marina (OPM):
There is a SamTrans bus service to and from OPM on Route 130 / 130B. You can catch the bus from BART stations in Daly City, Colma, and South City, and from Serramonte Center. Check out the links below to see the entire route and stops.
On Saturdays and Sundays, the first bus arrives at OPM – conveniently right in front of the ferry terminal, at 8:03 am. The last bus arrives at 8:36 pm. On weekdays, the first bus arrives at 6:47 am and the last bus at 11:18 pm.
Click here for the link to SamTrans’ webpage for Route 130 / 130B. Please let us know if scheduling changes so we can update our information. You can also download the entire Route 130 schedule and fare information.
Algae Blooms in the Bay:
Algae blooms are no longer an issue in the Bay Area. While we are able to paddle safely at OPM, we recommend that everyone practices “healthy water habits.” Pay particular attention to washing yourself and your pet after practice.
Practice Schedule
Sat and Sun: 9 – 11 AM
(Jan 6 to Dec 1, 2024)
Wed: 5 – 7 PM
(Wed, Apr 3 to Oct 30, 2024)
Weather, Tides, and Air Quality
Weather at: Oyster Point Marina
When wind is over 20 mph, find us at the trailer for land training
Tides at: Oyster Point Marina
During high or king tide days, park away from Gate 7 and
be careful of rising water and sharp objects
Air Quality in: South San Francisco
Once the Air Quality Index (AQI) reaches 100, we will closely monitor the situation and may call for practice or event cancellation
Announcements & Posts
Presentation by OPD at SSF Library
In collaboration with South San Francisco’s Library, join Oyster Point Dragons to “learn about the history and basics of the sport of dragon boating” at the brand new Library | Parks and Recreation Center in South San Francisco on Sunday, May 19, 2024 at 2:30 PM
In Memoriam – Dr. Fidelia Butt
The world lost a hero on Monday, April 11, 2022. As a long time friend and supporter of OPD, Dr. Fidelia Butt played a pivotal role in the lives of many many individuals. As a paddler and staunch supporter of Live Love Survive – a dragon boat team composed of cancer survivors and supporters, Fidelia […]
Resources & Other Programs
About Us and The Sport of Dragon Boating
About Us
Oyster Point Dragons is an all-volunteer 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Its Paddle for Health Program focuses on teamwork, safety, discipline, technique, and endurance in a family-friendly environment, which is all conducive to elevating and maintaining each participant’s physical and mental health. OPD is a very inclusive team with paddlers of various ethnicity, gender, age, and health condition. We welcome anyone who wants to have fun while fostering team spirit and friendship.
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The Sport of Dragon Boating
The sport of dragon boating as it is today has been one the fastest growing sports with festivals being held throughout continents around the world. The most common boat holds a drummer, a steer person, and up to 20 paddlers paddling to cross the finish line faster than the competition. It is an ultimate team sport with little or no consideration for individuality. Power, speed, synchronization, endurance, and mental focus remain the primary elements of this sport. The most common race lengths are 250 and 500 meters in 4 to 10 lanes, depending on the race. Races are held in four main categories: Novice, Recreational, Competitive, and Specialty.
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Philanthropy
Your Support
You can support and help OPD maintain its health initiatives and community health in various ways.
Click here for more information.
Thank you for your past support of the program.
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