Breast Quest Dragon Boat Team

  Here we are coming in to the dock on Monday Aug 18th

    We have been very busy this season.   The AGM was in May.  We started to paddle in June. In July we went to CARP (clean Annapolis River project ) in Bridgetown.   We have also had our anniversary party.  Here is a photo of the members past and present that were at the party.

 The winter has been icy, but our boat is safe.   Thank you to our maintenance people who check on her.

This photo is from our pink carnation ceremony last year.  This year's event will happen next week.  We honour our sisters who are no longer with us.  The flower toss into the water is very moving.  

 This is looking back to where we launch.  The colours are beautiful.

 Remember our paddling times are Monday and Thursday at 6:30 p.m. on the water at Black River Lake, Kings Co.  Be at the dock site by 6 p.m. and we will supply you with a paddle and lifejacket.  To paddle with us, all you have to do is sign a waiver.  You are welcome.  If you need to contact me, 902-542-1466 is my land line, leave a message.

 I have been very remiss in managing this blog.  Unfortunately we have had to cancel paddling a number of times, due to low numbers.  Some of us have been going to Aylesford Lake to use the free kayak loan program managed by the Co. of Kings, recreation department.  That has been a lot of fun.  They have paddle boards and kayaks.  All you do to access the free program is get in touch with them at 902-690-6214.

 We had our AGM and I am the new President (margot).  Diane is past-president, Jill is secretary, Martha is the new vice-president and Darryl is treasurer..  We start our paddling season June 10 (Monday) which is actually dragon boat festival day.  Rain date is (Thursday) June 13. 

 We had a wonderful Christmas social on the 9th of Dec 2023, at a member's house.  I should have a photo, but can't seem to find it.  We got a good deal from Acadia U. on a pool/fitness pass.  Our president and treasurer have checked on the boat during our off season.  Our wonderful coxswain/boat maintenance person has also been checking 'baby'.

 Our annual bowling fundraiser was VERY successful.  Here are some photos.

 We have finished paddling for this season.   The boat has been cleaned.  The pot luck was canceled as there was Covid in our ranks.

 This is Debbie B. who won closest to the 'pin',(on the hole that was sponsored by our dragon boat society) in the Golf for the Cure. The event was held at Island Green Golf course.  Started by Darlene and Sherri, this tournament has been active for 14 years.  Our Darlene is golfing in heaven now.  

 Golf for the Cure was today at Island Green Golf course.  Breast Quest Dragon Boat Society sponsored me.  It was wonderful.  The team that I was on, won Second prize (Ladies).  Our great steersperson, Jim's team won second prize (Men).  The weather was fab, the company and meal stupendous,  Good times and memories of Darlene (Jim's wife and our president and paddler.)

 Here is our 'camp' at Bridgetown.

 These are the photos that Diane's guest Wolfgang took from the shore.  His daughter was in the boat but he and his wife remained on shore.

 Monday's paddle saw these plovers sitting on a rock.  We usually see them on a beach. As you can see, the birds attracted all our attention.  We had almost a full boat with 19 paddlers.  What a great evening.

 Monday we had 17 paddlers  and Jim steered us through the 'narrows' into the other part of Black River lake.  There was rain on one side of the boat and sun on the other.  The sun caused a reflection and the rain drops looked like sparkles from heaven.  I will try to post a photo of this if there is one.  paddles up!

 Here are pics from Mondays paddle.  We had 19 paddlers.  We were lucky that the lake was free of bacteria.

Here are some great photos of us at CARP in Bridgetown.  Thanks Melissa.  Don't we look good.  

  Here is the tally board at Jubilee Park in Bridgetown where the dragon boat races were held for CARP.