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An Appetite for Life

Did you know that in recent news, our elders are banging the tables to satiate their appetites for dragon boat competitions? We see an emerging trend of inhibited Singaporeans stepping out of their comfort zones, and displaying their passion for something they believe in. Well isn’t that what life is all about anyway? MAJOR Brownie points for our seniors! We are [...]

Pacing with NJC

When one of the best dragon boat teams in Singapore asked us whether we will be interested in a friendly paddling sparring session, our response was, “Right on!” In fact, the National Junior College dragon boat team has persistently swept the medals and trophies clean from the local scene for years, and has extended its trophy collection to the 6th Club Crew World [...]

Singapore Dragon Boat Festival 2009

This year, the Singapore Dragon Boat Festival 2009 was held at the Marina Barrage, over the weekend of 27-28th June. And we are proud to announce that Team Kiyah-Splashh! has broken new records by earning ourselves 2nd place (minor finals) for the Inter Business Houses and Clubs 10 crew category! Tremendous effort, everyone! We haven’t won anything for the 800 meters leg [...]

How Old can one go?

Ever thought about how long can you sustain the rigors of dragon boating? Well we can all confirm that the average age hovers around 65 now, kudos to ”The DogWood Nothin” dragon boat team in Vancouver, Canada! Huzzah! Recreational dragon boating saw a growing population of seniors joining the sport, even though the physical severity of the sport [...]

Save our Piggy Bank!

Due to the overwhelming strength in numbers, we have to plan ahead before we book the eskies boats from the Singapore Dragon Boat Association. So remember, Kiyah-Splashhies, do report your attendance to Hao Yuan preferably by Thursday every week! To ease the complication, you can also click on the new tab above, Member’s Area, that we have included in this website. Simply fill [...]