NCAWPA - National Capital Area Women's Paddling Association
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  • Home
  • General Information
    • About Us
    • NCAWPA Board
    • Policies and Resources
  • Join Us!
    • New to Dragon Boat
    • New To Outrigger
    • Membership Info
  • Our Teams
    • DC Dragons
    • NCA Outrigger
    • GoPink!DC
    • Wonder Women
    • Capital City Dragons
    • Member Resources
  • Hosted Events
    • Monumental Canoe Race
    • Minimental Small Boat Race
    • MEGAMENTAL Dragon Boat Race
    • Pergamental Indoor Regatta
  • Contact Us
  • DONATE

Novice Practices

Want to know more about Dragon Boat? Read our FAQ! 
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Regardless of your experience, we're always excited to have new paddlers join us. 

We welcome novices to our Saturday weekend practices. We will have a coach who will work with you for the first hour of practice on dry land showing you basic paddling technique while the rest of the team does their workout. Novices will then join the rest of the team for the final 30 minutes of practice to work on technique drills and lower-intensity workouts to provide an easy entry to the sport.

Interested? Reach out to [email protected]

Important: weekday practices are shorter and will be comprised of just a workout with no special technique portion. Novices are encouraged to attend weekend practices only until they and the coach agree they are ready for full workouts. 

Don't forget! Bring a water bottle (or two) and sunglasses or a cap with a brim or visor if it's sunny. Wear comfortable clothing and shoes that you don't mind getting wet (the best materials are quick drying synthetics). Also, don’t forget sunscreen.  

Directions to our boathouse are here. 
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Location

NCAWPA


​Anacostia Community Boathouse
1900 M Street SE
​Washington, DC 20003
[email protected]