Congratulations to the Bristol Empire Dragons on the 2014 GB Team

Monday, 24 March 2014 16:49

A big congratulation to our seven Bristol Empire Dragons who made it onto the 2014 Great Britain Dragonboat Squad. After a wet winter and minimal on the water training the following paddlers proved themselves worthy at last weekend’s time trials:

Alan Rook – Junior
Billy Dance - Junior
Claudia Coleman - Junior
Will Rooks – Junior
Julia Clarke – Premier
Ginette Corr – Senior
Dave Faulkner – Grand Dragon
Gary Corr – Grand Dragon
Ian Elliott – Grand Dragon

In addition to the above paddlers, Rob Rooks has been elected as the Coach for the Junior Team.

We wish them all the best of luck for representing GB at the European Dragon Boat Federation (EDBF) European Nations Championships in Racice, Czech Republic in July 2014.

For more information on the GB Teams and how you can get involved check out the Premier Team's website: www.gbdragonboat.com and Grand Dragon's website: www.granddragons.dragonboat.org.uk

If you’re interested in training with the Bristol Empire Dragons or finding out more about the Bristol Dragons in the GB squads please send an email to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Back on the Avon

Sunday, 02 March 2014 13:50

Great to have a full boat out on the river today, with a good mix of experienced and novice paddlers taking on the highest tide this year. Thanks to Gary and Ginette for taking their C2 to the club houses and paddling the C2 with dragon boat in tow to somewhere dry for the reast of the team to get in it and then a return paddle back to the club house to get spare paddles. A big thank you to all who turned up I hope you enjoyed the session and will return next week for another go?

Chinese New Year Exhibition at Bristol Museum and Art Gallery

Sunday, 02 February 2014 02:21

The Bristol Empire Dragons will be at Bristol Museum and Art Gallery on Saturday 1st and Sunday 2nd February as part of the Chinese New Year Exhibition.  Team members will be on hand to talk to visitors about the sport and Bristol Empire Dragon Boat Club.  The team's 10 man boat will be on display along with photos and a short video of the team racing.

Come along and meet some of the team, learn about the dragon boating sport and enjoy the other Chinese New Year exhibitions for free at the museum:

Bristol Museum and Art Gallery
Queens Road
Bristol, BS8 1RL

Museum website: http://www.bristol.gov.uk/page/leisure-and-culture/chinese-new-year-celebrations-2014

The team are offering a free training session to anyone who would like to have a go a dragon boat paddling.  Visitors will able to sign up on the day or via email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

River Condition

Saturday, 25 January 2014 22:03

Still a strong flow but looking like it's now ok to return with caution. Do not go out alone and you must wear a BA