KRD membership is made up of women from Nelson BC and the surrounding area who mirror the diversity of our charming city. It is important to us that we are a valuable cog in the wheel of our community and we strive to be involved in activities that help our fellow citizens be strong and resilient. Sometimes its planting daffodils near the entrance to the city, assisting with the maintenance and functioning of our free refurbished hop-on-hop-off Trolley or fundraising for chemo chairs at the Cancer Floor at the Kootenay Lake Hospital. We participate annually in the Terry Fox Run and The Coldest Night of the year. In February 2023 we participated in the Polka Dot Dragon Lantern Festival. Please take a browse and enjoy.
Would like to announce our
The order has been submitted and the hope is that they will have arrived for the annual ‘Meet & Greet’ Luncheon – tba.
Let Sam know if you would like to order a T-shirt for a future order.
KRD membership is made up of women from Nelson BC and the surrounding area who mirror the diversity of our charming city. It is important to us that we are a valuable cog in the wheel of our community and we strive to be involved in activities that help our fellow citizens be strong and resilient. Sometimes its planting daffodils near the entrance to the city, assisting with the maintenance and functioning of our free refurbished hop-on-hop-off Trolley or fundraising for chemo chairs at the Cancer Floor at the Kootenay Lake Hospital. We participate annually in the Terry Fox Run and The Coldest Night of the year. In February 2023 we participated in the Polka Dot Dragon Lantern Festival. Please take a browse and enjoy.
KRD will be having our
at the Adventure Hotel – Meeting Room
Nelson
Please take a browse and enjoy.
April 21st and all the planning for the 2024 season is done and the boat launch prep is underway! A handful of KRD ladies showed up to get the Puff turned over from her winter hibernation. Within days the 46’ Puff is rolling through Nelson and backed into the West
On a warm day in June, members and friends connected for a Barbecue in honour of the club’s 20th anniversary. Dragons’ throughout the ages were honoured from original founding members to newest paddlers.
20th Anniversary T-Shirts We are hoping to have them in time for the annual ‘Meet & Greet Luncheon” (tba) Cost $30 – Sizes are unisex and range from extra small to xxlarge. For an idea of the sizing see picture. Two in the far right in the photo are
Another great turn out for our Dry Land Training. A special thanks to KRD coaches and steers for leading these valuable sessions. ‘Can’t wait til we can launch our dragon boat and paddle on the lake. Water is coming up so slowly! (upload pics) Dryland training is for all paddlers
April prep work on Puff this year includes an overhall on the paddlers’ seats. Many showed up up to flip the boat, giving access to the repairperson who will be working to get the boat repairs complete before May launch. “It was a beautiful sunny, windy day to turn Puff
A successful meeting was held on Saturday, February 23, 2024 at the Adventure Hotel. The business of the meeting began at 11am with opening remarks from the KRD President, Cheryl Dew. Executive members gave a short speech reporting on the 2023 year and reflecting upon the year ahead. The Executive
Well Finley’s was abuzz on Monday night! Not only a fun opportunity to touch base with KRD colleagues during the throws of winter but nice to be contributing once again to our lovely Nelson community. Thanks to everyone who attended, and everyone who donated to our worthy cause. As a
“Have a fun and safe Dragon Boating season,”
KRD will be having our
at the Adventure Hotel – Meeting Room