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Please note that a Sail Haven membership is required for sailing lessons.
The focus of the Winter Training program for middle and high schoolers is to improve physical fitness and endurance.
We will be erging, stretching, lifting weights and running to prepare for on the water rowing in Spring / Summer.
Please complete an online waiver if you haven't done so in the past or are unsure.
Fill in the waiver as the guardian and add your minor child at the bottom of the form.
Winter pERG Workouts
The dragon boat won't paddle itself in the water season from April to October! Join the team and learn ho to pERG on a paddling adapter erg in the winter season. Learn the technique, practice, and get in shape before the water season.
New Haven pERGATORY Indoor Regatta
The Elm City's First Indoor Paddling Competition
Welcome to the inaugural New Haven pERgatory Indoor Regatta! Whether you're a seasoned paddler or just looking for a unique winter challenge, this is your chance to test your power, endurance, and competitive spirit on the paddling ergometer (pErg).
What: Indoor paddling erg competition featuring head-to-head and time trial races
When: Saturday, February 7 10am to 2pm
Where: 475 Long Wharf Drive, New Haven, CT 06511
Entry Fee: $20
RSVP Deadline: Wednesday, February 4, 2025
Parking: on street
Your $20 entry fee directly supports the Connecticut Dragons dragon boat club. Every paddle stroke helps our team grow, train, and compete. Join us for a day that's equal parts fun, fierce, and unforgettable.
Work up an appetite? You're in luck. Long Wharf is home to some of the best food trucks in Connecticut, featuring authentic Mexican and Puerto Rican cuisine. Grab a bite before you race or reward yourself after you've left it all on the erg.
Sign up now and be part of dragon boat history in the Elm City. Space is limited, so reserve your spot before February 4th and Complete the online waiver.
This course covers safety, rigging, sail trim, and steering.
*Please note: if you’re unable to make the first lesson in a course you will be rescheduled into another course.
This course reviews the Beginner I & II courses for members feel they might have forgotten over the long winter. This Review Course can help you get on the water with confidence.
New Haven Dragon Boat Festival
Dragon boating is a thrilling water sport that originated over 2,000 years ago in ancient China. Traditionally, it was used in rituals to honor the water dragon deity and promote community unity. Today, dragon boating has evolved into an exciting competitive sport that embodies teamwork, synchronization, and a festive spirit. Join us as a sponsor to support this amazing New Haven community-building tradition!
In Beginner II you’ll learn how to sail with a mix of classroom and on-the-water instruction building on skills learned in Beginner I with the goal of your becoming a confident skipper. Skills include capsize recovery, docking and rigging.
CDBI Contact:member@canaldock.org
Event Space Rental:Contact the City of New Haven
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Mailing Address:CDBIPO Box 8442New Haven, CT 06530
