Generous Support from Steller Vista

Generous Support from Steller Vista

Members of the Kootenay Robusters were thrilled to receive a grant from the Steller Vista Credit Union recently.  The money will be used to complete the siding on the new dragon boat shed at the south end of Christina Lake.  The structure is almost complete and will...
How We Fund the Team

How We Fund the Team

This year’s version of Our Kootenay Paradise – the much loved Robuster calendar is proving very popular with customers.  At $10.00 it is a bargain and always a big hit as a stocking stuffer or hostess gift. The beautiful photos are donated by local photographers...
Christmas Workout Party

Christmas Workout Party

With the dragon boat safely tucked in its den until spring, the Robusters have been holding regular workout sessions to keep their paddling muscles in shape for the coming season.  They recently got together at the Warfield Hall for a Christmas party that started with...
Raffle Draw – 2023

Raffle Draw – 2023

On Monday, Dec. 11, 2023 the Kootenay Robusters held their annual draw to pick the lucky winners for this year’s raffle.  Prizes included a beautiful quilt, a lottery ticket wreath, a gift certificate from Home Goods and a coffee basket.  In the photos, Robusters Joy...

Penticton Survivor Race

https://kootenayrobusters.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Penticton-Survivor-Race.mp4   On September 10, 2023, six Robuster breast cancer survivors joined another team called Spirit Abreast to compete in the Breast Cancer races.  With the rest of the team members...
Determined Dragon Boaters Paddle in Penticton

Determined Dragon Boaters Paddle in Penticton

The Kootenay Robusters Dragon Boat team have had a challenging summer of paddling.  Despite efforts to recruit new team members, the practices never had the full complement of 20 paddlers and sometimes as few as ten women headed out on the water to train.  However no...