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Stanford Dragon Boat

Club Sports – Stanford University

A team boating sport on a long boat with a crew of 20 paddlers, originating in China.

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What is Dragon Boat?

A dragon boat team works in unison to propel a long boat forward. Our crew consists of:

  • Drum
    Drummer Helps keep tempo, makes calls during race.
  • Steer
    Steer Uses a large oar to steer the boat.
  • Stopwatch
    Strokes First pair of paddlers; sets pace for the boat.
  • Canoe icon
    Paddlers The engine of the crew.

Team History

Founded in 2003, Stanford Dragon Boat has a rich history of competition.

  • Major Regattas: We target ~2 races annually, typically the CDBA College Cup (Fall) and May Regatta (Spring).
  • Roster Selection: Competition seats are determined by time trials and consistent attendance.
  • Global Reach: Past international appearances include the Hanjiang Cup and World University Games.
Dragon boat on water


Practices

Wave Water Practice

Sundays, 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Held at Bair Island Aquatic Center in Redwood City.
We take out 1–2 boats (13–44 people).

Muscle Gym Sessions

Multiple times per week, led by coaches.

Focus involves running, ERGing, and lifting ensuring we stay competitive on the water.

Socials & Community

We are a tight-knit community on and off the water!

  • Weekly: Board games, movie nights, study nights.
  • Quarterly: Karaoke, Lunar New Year hot pot, and more.

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@stanfordunidragonboat

2025–26 Leadership

  • President
    President Rohan Chowdhury
  • Vice President
    Vice President Jude St John
  • Financial Officer
    Financial Officer Felicia Yan
  • Logistics
    Logistics Thu Le
  • Coaches
    Coaches Bill Giang, Emily Tan, Kiran Sun
  • Socials
    Socials Yazmin Ramirez

Join Us

We invite paddlers of all levels—especially beginners—to join our team.

Ready to paddle? The best way to join is to reach out directly!

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