On Sunday 7 December, the Busting with Life dragon boat team - made up of paddlers who have experienced breast cancer - took part in the Auckland Dragon Boat Association’s inaugural Christmas Super10 event. Super10 means fast-paced, high-energy racing with boats of just 10 paddlers, and the day delivered plenty of excitement.
With festive dress-ups, friendly competition, and lots of smiles and laughter, the atmosphere was joyful from start to finish. After the racing all the teams gathered for prizegiving - and we were thrilled to take home the BIG prize of the day: Best Costume!
Our pavlova-inspired outfits were a true Kiwi classic, topped off with the ‘icing on the cake’ - our ever-so-attractive strawberry bath caps 🍓 It felt like a well-earned reward for looking a little bit silly all day!
We loved soaking up the buzz of the day - cheering on the racers, paddling our hearts out, and sharing the camaraderie that makes this team so special.
Now our focus turns to the new year and some exciting, more competitive events ahead, including the Auckland Anniversary Day Regatta, the Auckland Regional Championships, and the NZ National Dragon Boat Championships.
Although our season begins in October, we’re always open to welcoming new paddlers. If you’ve had breast cancer and are curious about giving dragon boating a go, we’d love to hear from you. Join us for fun, friendship, and fitness - find out more at www.bustingwithlife.org.nz.
