Amazon Dragons Paddling Club

05/10/2026

Our Annual Visa Gift Card Raffle is back! Contact your favorite Amazon and buy their tickets.

$20 per ticket, or buy 5 get the 6th FREE

The Winner is drawn at Noon on June 6th

No need to be present to win
18 Years or Older to Play

Get ahold of our fundraising director, Ross, at [email protected] for more information

04/23/2026

Rain or shine baby! Amazons will thrive under any conditions 💪

04/10/2026

Taking "Give your Benchy some Love" to a whole new level 😝💖✨

04/03/2026

The Amazons were ecstatic to again be a part of the annual Eye-Dotting Ceremony Kicking off the Portland Rose Festival Dragon Boat Race Season for 2026!

Since the Amazon Dragons were founded in 1992 to attend the Rose Festival Dragonboat Race, this ceremony is close to our hearts and part of our history.

The Portland-Kaohsiung Sister City Association (PKSCA) has hosted this event annually since 1989. Dotting the eyes symbolically awakens and transforms the historically painted boats into real dragons, as part of ancient Chinese culture.
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03/07/2026

We are happy to be out here for the first week of March, and looking forward to our rookies joining us next week for evening practices. The quiet beauty of the city over the glassy water is so captivating - definitely savoring these moments together ✨

01/31/2026

As we start another new season, our 34th season in fact, we wanted to share this little piece of our history. The LGBTQIA+ community has persevered through so much over the years, and the Amazon Dragons are still out and proud, wearing our rainbow flag all around the PNW and beyond.

Come join us this paddling season. Open membership is from February 1st to April 1st each year - email us to get started
[email protected]

The Portland, Oregon team started 20 years ago to promote le***an visibility within the local mainstream community. Key contributors, paddlers and former mem...

12/10/2025

🚣‍♀️ Interested in joining the Amazon Dragon Paddle Club? 🚣‍♂️

We’re hosting a New Member Meeting on Sunday, January 11th, 12:00–1:30pm at the Q Center (4115 N Mississippi Ave, Portland)!

📍 In Person: Q Center
💻 Virtual (Zoom):
https://ccac.zoom.us/j/92577496517?pwd=GaZzQ2uiKD0UQHbbsrcRqc84EItvO6.1
📞 Zoom Call-In Option: +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma)

Meeting ID: 925 7749 6517
Password: 307212

Come learn about our club, upcoming season plans, practice schedule, and the steps to becoming an Amazon. We’ll also answer any questions you may have.

If you can’t attend in person or virtually but are still interested, please reach out at [email protected]. 🐉

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11/02/2025

Attention all prospective Portland Dragon Boat Coaches - The Amazon Dragons are seeking a Head Coach for the 2025 season!

Our mission is to provide le***ans and q***r women with camaraderie, fitness, and physical strength through competitive dragon boat racing. We convey positive le***an and q***r visibility through competition, personal integrity, community service and good sportsmanship.

We seek a dedicated and qualified Head Coach to lead our competitive recreational dragon boat team. The Head Coach will be responsible for developing athletes' skills, fostering a positive team environment, and ensuring our athletes reach their full potential in both training and competition. The position requires developing practice plans, attending two out of three practices per week, choosing race rosters, and coaching all races throughout the season (May to September). A full description of the position is listed on our website, link in bio.

If you’re interested, please contact: [email protected]

10/26/2025

Wow, what an AMAZING SEASON! 2025 is complete, with some amazing accomplishments to boot!

- Our first year as the official Pride Parade banner bearers - such an honor 🏳️‍🌈

- A team big enough to compete with TWO BOATS for the first time in a very long time 🚣‍♀️

- Gold and Silver medals in multiple races for both Pride and Love boats 🏅

- So many strong rookies who absolutely crushed it this year (and had a beautifully executed, hilarious rookie skit) 💪🏼

- Lots of Amazon love, comraderie, new friendships made, and all around team spirit 💞

- More volunteer events with local causes than in previous years 🙌🏼

- A highly successful season where we held fast onto our team as we grew and changed ✨

So proud to be a part of this, and you should be too!

New Member Meetings are in January - stay tuned 💜

10/05/2025

🚣‍♀️ Curious about dragon boating? Join the Amazon Dragons for our annual Friends & Family Paddle!

📅 Sunday, Oct. 12 @ 1:30pm - 3pm

📍 1510 SW Harbor Way - meet at the flagpole circle looking over the marina (by the US Merchant Marine Memorial)

We’ll cover warm-ups, paddling basics, and spend time on the water. Paddles & life jackets are provided—just bring a water bottle, comfy activewear (splash-friendly!), and your curiosity.

✨ RSVP by Oct. 5 with our Release of Liability Waiver (linked below)

https://form.jotform.com/JLAagency/amazon-dragons-club-waiver

💌 Questions? Email Alana at: [email protected]

Come see what dragon boating is all about and get ready for our 2026 season! 🌊