PLURABELLE Paddlers is a dragon boat racing team that comprises women who want to get fit after undergoing treatment for breast cancer.
The team, which is based at Grand Canal Dock, is currently seeking new members.
The club has arranged a special
‘try-it-out’ training session for novice paddlers on Wednesday, August 12 at 6.30pm.
The session is for people who are looking for a new challenge and adventure.
Though relatively unknown in Ireland, the ancient Chinese sport of dragon boat racing is believed to be the fastest growing watersport in the world.
The medical profession have acknowledged dragon boat racing, an energetic and fun team sport, as being a fantastic way to build upper body strength and general health and fitness following a breast cancer diagnosis.
Plurabelle Paddlers was formed in 2010 and now has over 60 active members. The team trains twice a week from March to October and offers its members a fitness programme during the winter months.
There are currently more than 150 breast cancer dragon boat teams worldwide and members of the Plurabelle Paddlers have taken part in regattas and festivals throughout Ireland and travelled to the UK, Italy, Spain, Malaysia and USA.
Marian O’Dea, co-founder of Plurabelle Paddlers, said:
“Dragon boat racing is a fun way of getting active, fit and healthy following breast cancer treatment.
“You don’t need any previous experience to paddle with us and it doesn’t matter your level of fitness or what age you are. We have members in their 30s and 70s.
“If you’ve had breast cancer and fancy a new adventure, we’d love to welcome you to the Grand Canal Dock for our
‘try-it-out’ training session on August 12.
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Ms O’Dea added that, if people miss out on the August 12 session, they can still join, as members are welcome all-year round.
For more information, phone 087-4686662, email newmembers@plurabellepaddlers.com or visit www.plurabellepaddlers.com