:: History of the Racine Dragon Boat Club

In the fall of 2004, various people who had participated in the Great Midwest Dragon Boat Festival decided that they were hooked on the sport and did not want to wait until the next festival to continue paddling. The Rotary Club of Racine West, the organizer of the Great Midwest Dragon Boat Festival, had purchased a dragon boat, with the idea of donating the dragon boat to the All-Saints cancer survivors for their use after the festival.

Given the enthusiasm for this great paddling sport, the Rotary Club, All-Saints and the newly formed Racine Dragon Boat Club decided that a different partnership made sense. Rotary transferred the boat to the Racine Dragon Boat Club. In return, the Rotary Club would have use of the boat for all future Great Midwest Dragon Boat Festivals, and All-Saints would receive guaranteed times and fees for the use of the boat. The real beneficiaries are the people of this area, who will now be able to learn and practice a great paddling sport.

:: Racine Dragon Boat Club Board of Directors

President: Ralph Agner
Vice-President: Jim Trost
Secretary: Kathy Christian
Treasurer: Courtney Pfarr
Media Coordinator: Kathy Spoonholtz
Membership/Recruiting: Jennifer Strohm

Members at Large:
J. Jay Delariman
Rick Granite
Lynn Gates

:: Mission Statement

The mission of the Racine Dragon Boat Club is to provide an opportunity for education, training and competition in the sport of Dragon Boat racing. In addition, the Racine Dragon Boat Club and its members will serve to promote the recreational and health benefits of Dragon Boat racing and act as ambassadors for the Racine community through special events and fundraising efforts.