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Dragon Boating on Sunday mornings at Docklands.
Compete
Melbourne Flames is a competitive dragon boat racing club renowned for success in local and international dragon boat competitions. Currently Victorian and Australian champions in numerous categories, we have also won gold against clubs from around the world at Club Crew World Championships. Our Head Coach Serghei Cucsa, held the position of Head Coach to the Australian Dragon Boat team from 2010 to 2019 and many of our members have represented Australia in the Australian National Team.
Check out our About Us page for more Flames history.
Meet
Melbourne Flames club members pride ourselves on our camaraderie, sportsmanship and community spirit. We aim to make every event enjoyable for all and believe that our success depends on fostering an environment that is welcoming, supportive, inclusive and embraces diversity.
Check out our Facebook and Instagram pages for snaps from training, regattas, social events and more!
Train
Dragon boat paddling is a high intensity exercise that offers a unique blend of endurance, power, strength and cardio. You will get fit FAST! We also run strength and conditioning sessions three nights a week which are led by our Head Coach. Sessions are tailored to all fitness levels and are a great way to bond as a team.
For more information, head to our Train with Us page.
Unleash Your Inner Dragon.
Racing at Regattas
Dragon boat racing is the ultimate team sport! Men and women of all ages can compete together in one crew. Flames will teach you everything you need to know and you will be able to take part in racing immediately.
We strongly encourage everyone to compete - it is the most thrilling and exciting part of our sport.
Friendships
At Melbourne Flames we pride ourselves on being more than a sporting club, we are a family. We aim to foster an inclusive and supportive culture and help each other both on and off the water.
We love our social activities such as weekly Sunday brunches, attending sporting events, casual barbecues, movie nights and more!
Represent Your
State & Country
If you are interested in the challenge of elite level competition then learn from the best in the State and Australia! Our Head Coach (Serghei Cucsa) held the position of Head Coach to the Australian Dragon Boat team from 2010 to 2019 and many of our members have held coaching positions for the Victorian State Squad during the last 10 years.
No matter what your paddling goals are, guidance, mentorship and support are always on hand at Melbourne Flames to help you get there.
International
Events
Does paddling overseas sound fun? You bet it is! The opportunities to compete internationally are boundless in dragon boat racing. Our club members have been to Canada, China, Hong Kong, Hungary, Indonesia, Korea, Macau, Malaysia and USA. Where will we go next? Join us to find out!