Island City Dragonboat Club

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Island City Dragonboat Club Dedicated to teaching and training adult and youth athletes in the sport of dragon boat racing. The Island City Dragon Boat Club, Inc. Mailing Address:
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is dedicated to teaching and training adult women from the greater Minocqua area and surrounding counties in the sport of dragon boat paddling and dragon boat racing. Island City Dragon Boat Club Goals:
- Promote a community of health and wellness through dragon boating
- Promote teamwork, respect, and mutual support both on the water and in our communities
- Promote a spirit of camaraderie and enthusiasm by participating in community events to promote awareness of dragon boat racing, raising funds, recruiting new team members, and paddling as a racing team
- Train and race with the intent to qualify to race in national and international competitions. Island City Dragon Boat Club, Inc. is recognized as tax-exempt by the IRS under Section 501(c)(3). Box 1289
Minocqua, WI 54548

Email Address: [email protected]

10/20/2026

From palm trees to peak color 🌴🍁

We have officially wrapped up our 2026 on-water racing season!

Last weekend, the Island City Dragon Boat Club left it all on the water in Florida, competing in the 18th Annual Orlando International Dragon Boat Festival.

But while we were chasing down the finish line in the sunshine, autumn was settling deep into northern Wisconsin.

Now, we are back home, our boats are officially pulled, and we are saying a bittersweet goodbye to our time on the water for the year.

The Northwoods is stunning right now, waking up to brisk 30 degree mornings, a beautiful crisp fall feeling, and gorgeous misty lake views surrounded by changing leaves.

It is the perfect backdrop to mark the end of our time on the lake, but the work does not stop here.

While the boats are put away, our eyes are already on next year.

We are officially heading into our off-season training to keep building our strength and staying sharp for 2027.

Thank you to everyone who paddled, cheered, and supported us all season long on the water.

Now, let us hit the gym for off-water training! 🚣‍♀️💪

10/19/2026

✨ This is what it’s all about. No phones, no distractions—just pure connection. 🌲🥘📱❌

Looking back at our end-of-season dinner in Orlando before everyone started flying back home to the Northwoods, we couldn't help but reflect on what makes this club so special.

Looking around that table, you didn't just see paddlers celebrating a massive weekend on the water.

You saw a family.

In a world where everyone is constantly glued to a screen, our club gets together to look each other in the eye, share a meal, laugh until our ribs hurt, and simply enjoy each other's company.

We are a beautifully diverse crew with ages spanning from our 20s all the way to our 80s—and yet, on and off the water, we move entirely as one.

That is the true magic of the dragon boat community. It gives you a place to truly belong, right here in the Northwoods. 🪵✨

Our 2026 racing season might be wrapped up, but the fire is already burning for next year.

If you like what you're seeing and want to be part of something bigger than yourself, keep an eye on our page this winter.

We’ve got some exciting things brewing for the spring, and your seat in the boat just might be waiting.

Stay tuned! 😉🐉💙

10/19/2026

🥇 Grand Champions! What an unbelievable way to close out the season!

We came, we paddled, and we conquered!

The Island City Dragon Boat Club is officially bringing some massive hardware back home to the Northwoods.

Our Mixed Crew absolutely dominated the water at the Orlando International Dragon Boat Festival, taking 1st Place Grand Champions in the Mixed Premier B Division! 🏆🐉

The grit, the synchronization, and the team dynamic of this squad was unmatched through every single heat.

Every ounce of sweat and every early morning practice up north in Minocqua completely paid off the second that boat crossed the finish line in Florida.

To fly all the way from Northern Wisconsin to Central Florida and finish the season at the top of the podium is a feeling we won’t ever forget.

To our coaches, our paddlers, our drummer, our steerer, and every single supporter who cheered us on from near and far all year long:

THANK YOU.

This season has been an incredible journey, and emptying the tank to take home a grand championship is the perfect grand finale.

Time to rest the paddles for the winter, but the fire is already burning for next year.

Paddles up for your champions! 🌲✈️🌴🥇

10/19/2026

🌸 Paddles up for our incredible Women’s Crew!

The amazing women of the Island City Dragon Boat Club officially wrapped up their season on Turkey Lake, and we could not be prouder! 🚣‍♀️✨

This year has been a beautiful journey for our women's team. With a lot of new paddlers stepping into the boat this season, this squad put in the work, found their rhythm, and pushed their limits every single week.

They paddled with absolute heart in Florida, finishing their season with a truly great run.

But what makes this sport truly special is the incredible dragon boat community.

There is nothing quite like the bond shared among a group of women lifting each other up on and off the water.

It is an amazing feeling not only to have our tight-knit Island City family in Minocqua, but to step onto the beach in Orlando and instantly feel connected to a massive national community of paddlers who share that same fire.

We are so proud of the grit, dedication, and teamwork our ladies brought to the water from day one all the way to the finish line.

Thank you, ladies, for an unforgettable season.

You laid the perfect foundation for what’s to come! 🌲💖🌴

10/17/2026

The best crew on the water—and the absolute best community behind us! 🌲👕🌴

Shout-out to these three representing the incredible support squad we have down here at the Orlando International Dragon Boat Festival! 🥹🐉

They are just a few of the massive group of family, friends, and fans who flew in from Minocqua, all across Northern Wisconsin, and all over the United States just to stand on the shores of Turkey Lake and scream for Island City today.

Our paddlers move the boat, but our village is the true heartbeat of our club.

Seeing you all rocking your custom team gear and lifting us up between every single heat is what gets us through those brutal final 100 meters.

Whether you traveled 1,200 miles to Florida or are cheering us on from home all season long:

THANK YOU.

We feel your love with every single stroke. 💙🚣‍♂️

10/17/2026

The first horn has sounded! 📯🐉

We are officially locked and loaded for our opening heat race here at the 18th Annual Orlando International Dragon Boat Festival!

The morning air on Turkey Lake is perfect, the water is flat, and the Island City energy is absolutely electric.

Island City Women’s Team in Lane #3 for our 1st heat. It's time to set the tone for the rest of the day.

Let's get it, crew! Paddles up! 🌲🔥

10/17/2026

The stage is set. The water is ready. And so are we. 🌅🐉

It’s race day here at Bill Frederick Park at Turkey Lake!

This morning kicks off our final competitive appearance of the season at the Orlando International Dragon Boat Festival.

500 meters of pure heart, speed, and synchronicity lie ahead of us.

We might be far from home, but we brought that fierce Northwoods grit down south with us. Races start at 9:00 AM!

Drop some 🌲 or 🐉 in the comments to send your energy to the crew from Wisconsin!

10/17/2026

From the lakes of Northern Wisconsin to the waters of Central Florida! 🌲✈️🌴

The last of Island City Dragon Boat Club officially touched down last night in Orlando for the 18th Annual Orlando International Dragon Boat Festival!

We traded the crisp Minocqua, Wisconsin autumn air for the Florida sunshine, and we are ready to leave it all on Turkey Lake this weekend.

This is our final event of the 2026 season, and we intend to make every single stroke count.

Stay tuned all weekend long for live updates, behind-the-scenes action, and race results!

Let’s go, Island City! 🐉🚣‍♂️🔥

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