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Manchester Dragon Boat

Come and join us at Debdale Outdoor Centre, Hyde Road, Manchester M18 7LJ

Manchester Dragoneers Breast Cancer Team

Have you been diagnosed with Breast Cancer? 

Have you finished treatment for Breast Cancer?

Are you a family member or friend who has supported someone with Cancer (not exclusively Breast Cancer)?

Do you want regular exercise?

Do you like Tea, Coffee and Cake?!!

How about Dragon Boating?

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Whether you have recently been diagnosed with breast cancer, are a breast cancer survivor or you are living with secondary breast cancer, or you are a supporter, come and join us dragon boating. 

Paddling is not only fun, it can help with lymphoedema and is a fantastic low impact sport. Our sessions are guided by qualified helms and all equipment is provided.

We are a group who like to have fun, exercise on a regular basis, and enjoy the calm waters and the wildlife around us.

Breast Cancer Dragon Boat Team

Click here to have a look at our video to see where we are based and hear more about Manchester Dragoneers.

Latest News

Manchester Dragoneers Flower Ceremony
Manchester Dragoneers Flower Ceremony Boat

June 2025 - Flower ceremony

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We had a beautiful morning for our traditional annual service of "dotting the eyes" and blessing of our two dragon boats attended by paddlers, friends and families. This was followed by our moving flower ceremony  where prayers are said for those we have lost, for those currently fighting cancer, as well as a time for reflection and hope for the future whilst we hold pink flowers aloft before casting them into the water

May 2025
We had a lot of "big" birthdays to celebrate this year - a 50th, six 60ths and a 70th so what better way to celebrate than to take to the water for the weekend! 26 of us headed to Llangollen for a fun filled time, kayaking across the Pontcysyllte aquaduct, white water rafting, walking, an amazing afternoon tea, fish and chips and perhaps a drink or two. Congratulations to all those celebrating big birthdays this year!

Manchester Dragoneers Big Birthday
Manchester Dragoneers Trip
Manchester Dragoneers Kayak Aquaduct
Manchester Dragoneers join Pink Royals

6th Barcelona International Dragon Boat Festival May 2025
Five of o
ur members joined up with Pink Royals, a composite UK Breast Cancer team to compete alongside teams from around the world at the Canal Olympic in Barcelona. They came home with a silver in the 200m BC race and a gold medal after a thrilling final in the Masters 500m against an Argentinian team. Congratulations to the Pink Royals team!

PADDLERS FOR LIFE -  MANCHESTER DRAGONEERS         Registered Charity No 1152291

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