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Let’s Paddle Together


Experience the thrill of dragon boating on New Haven Harbor with Connecticut Dragons in The Elm City!

Whether you're brand-new or seasoned, our team-focused and supportive environment will help you build strength, confidence, and community - on and off the water.

We provide elite-class coaching to all skill levels - even if you’ve never picked up a paddle before.

Fun was had by all at our 1st pergatory indoor regatta


Meet your coaches


Equipment

We supply everything you need to get out on the water safely including life vests/PFDs and paddles. You bring the spirit to try!

    *Note: Since we wear PFDs, you do not need to know how to swim to join.

    Schedules

    Indoor pErg Sessions (January - April) 

    Arrive 15 minutes before practice starting time, so we can start on time.
    Bring: moisture wicking/quick dry athletic clothing, athletic shoes, and water

    • Wednesdays 6:00pm to 7:30pm
    • Saturdays 7:00am to 8:30am

    Water Sessions (April – October)

    Arrive 30 minutes before the start of practice to settle and warm-up.  We are on the water at 6pm.
    Bring: water in a non-metal water bottle, sunscreen, and sun protection (hat, sunglasses, etc.), moisture wicking/quick dry athletic clothing, water shoes/sandals/Crocs

    • Mondays 6:00pm to 7:30pm (Tech work)

    • Wednesdays 6pm to 7:30pm (Sprint/Interval work)

    • Sundays 7am to 8:30am (Endurance work)

    Become a Connecticut Dragons Member

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    Annual Connecticut Dragon Membership - $295.00 (USD) Subscription period: 1 year No automatically recurring payments

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    Financial Assistance

    We strive to serve the entire community by providing financial assistance. To be eligible, an applicant must be a resident of New Haven, CT at or below 80% of Area Median Income and be receiving benefits from the State of Connecticut. Please email member@canaldock.org with a copy of the applicant’s SNAP, WIC, Husky, Medicaid, or EBT card.

    Canal Dock Boathouse, Inc. is a 501(c)(3)
    non-profit organization.
    Physical Address:
    475 Long Wharf Drive
    New Haven, CT 06511

    Mailing Address:
    CDBI
    PO Box 8442
    New Haven, CT 06530

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