Novice Course

Come down on one of our training sessions and try it out for free! Try it for a few sessions before you decide if dragonboating is the sport for you. We welcome new members at all of our training sessions.

Water Training (held at 1 Bank St, Pyrmont):

Please note that we aim to be prompt on the water - and that means our boat does depart on time. If you are running late, please call or SMS the club representative with whom you have been liaising; we will pick you up in-session.

All you need to bring is positive attitude, sun protection, a water bottle and a change of clothes. This document will give you a sense of what to expect; please read it ahead of your first visit.

Season Membership Costs

Being a not-for-profit entity, Sydney Dragon Blades' membership price is very much determined by the costs of providing and replacing equipment, (such as club training paddles, boat hire, lights etc) insurance, as well as DBNSW membership fees. For the 2011/12 season, SDB charges $280 per person, which includes all race fees (excluding National Titles), site hire, coaching and insurance. 

Training Venues

Our paddling sessions occur at 1 Bank Street, Pyrmont, underneath the Pyrmont Bridge and near the Sydney Fish Markets. Limited parking is available on-site. For those arriving by public transport, it is easy to catch the light rail from Central station and alight at either the John Street Square or Fish Markets Stations.

Click here to use our Google Map tool and derive directions to our paddling and land training venues.

Public transport information is available via the Transport Info Line on 131-500 or www.131500.com.au