Against the Wind Dragonboat Team

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Against the Wind Dragonboat Team Founded in 2001. Against the Wind is the BCS crew of Philadelphia Flying Phoenix. Membership is open to all breast cancer survivors. All are welcome.

Don't know about dragon boating, we will teach you. Under the Philadelphia Flying Phoenix umbrella is our breast cancer survivors team -- Against the Wind. Members of Against the Wind may also join in the recreational or competitive practices of Philadelphia Flying Phoenix. Team members who have survived breast cancer find this to be an extraordinary way to build their fitness level, exhibit their strength and wellness, and share all of these benefits with newcomers, as we encourage and train them in this wonderful sport. It is also a truly profound way of providing hope and encouragement to all who have experienced this devastating diagnosis.

09/24/2026
08/31/2026

Francesca speaking for all BCP paddlers 💕

7 Against the Wind paddlers joining the River Sisters, NJ at IBCPC in Aix-Les-Bains France 🇫🇷 Let the countdown begin.
08/15/2026

7 Against the Wind paddlers joining the River Sisters, NJ at IBCPC in Aix-Les-Bains France 🇫🇷 Let the countdown begin.

4,500 paddlers, 25 nations, 170 teams, 25 dragon boats in rotation: the IBCPC France 2026 Festival will be the largest ever held.

Ready to experience it with us? 🌍

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25 years and still winning never felt so good as this year! Against the Wind, a crew of Philadelphia Flying Phoenix Wom...
07/14/2026

25 years and still winning never felt so good as this year! Against the Wind, a crew of Philadelphia Flying Phoenix Women's Dragon Boat Team is celebrating their 25th anniversary against insurmountable odds this weekend at Gilda’s Festival (down 3 paddlers) and with some of the original members, managed to win the GOLD medal by less than a second against 4 other breast cancer survivor crews! Stronger every race and every year!

ATW IS ON FIRE!!!!! I'M LOVING THIS!
06/13/2026

ATW IS ON FIRE!!!!! I'M LOVING THIS!

March Madness with our very own Betty Ann Quinn a member of the Mighty Macs!
03/27/2026

March Madness with our very own Betty Ann Quinn a member of the Mighty Macs!

The Mighty Macs of Immaculata College (now Immaculata University) in Chester County, Pennsylvania, were the first to win the national women's college basketball championship. Looking back, one player said, they were architects and engineers, building the future of women's sports.

02/23/2026

What should you eat after a breast cancer diagnosis? 🥗 The answer isn’t one-size-fits-all.

Chef, bestselling author, breast cancer survivor, and longtime TODAY Show contributor Elizabeth Heiskell brings her warm Southern hospitality and joyful, practical approach to cooking to our webinar, sharing both expert guidance and lived experience to help navigate the personal (and sometimes overwhelming 😵‍💫) decisions about food during and after treatment.

Sign up today to join us Tuesday, Feb. 24, at 4:30 PM ET, for a live conversation and Q&A with Elizabeth and our panel of experts as we discuss nutrition after diagnosis, debunk common myths, and explore balanced, realistic approaches that support health during and after breast cancer treatment.

We will be there!
01/04/2026

We will be there!

✨ READY, SET, GO! ✨

Registration for Paddle for Pink is NOW OPEN!

Get your team together and join the Machestic Dragons for the biggest and loudest Paddle for Pink Dragon Boat Festival yet!
This year we’re going bigger, stronger, and more exciting than ever, and we want YOU on the water with us.

🎀 Early Bird pricing ends March 15
Don’t miss your chance to save AND secure your team’s spot before we sell out. Register early and enjoy exclusive benefits available only to the first teams who sign up!

🔥 Why Join Us?
Paddle for Pink isn’t just a race, it’s a movement.
Your participation helps fund breast cancer research and supports non-profit organizations that assist patients during active treatment and throughout their recovery journey.

💗 What to Expect:
• High-energy dragon boat races
• Community, corporate & club teams welcome
• Vendors, live entertainment & food
• A beautiful “Flowers on the Water” tribute ceremony
• A full day of power, unity & purpose

📅 Event Date: June 13th, 2026
🕗 Time: 8 am to 4 pm
📍 Location: Mercer Lake, West Windsor NJ
🌐 Hosted by: Machestic Dragons
www.MachesticDragons.org

💥 REGISTER NOW & DON’T MISS THE EARLY BIRD!
Together, let’s paddle with purpose and make an impact.

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