It’s a Wrap for 2024
When a windy day with gusts to 20km per hour kept the paddlers off the water, six intrepid Robusters managed to rearrange the dragon boat and the outrigger canoe so that the safety boat could join them in our new boat house for the winter. We were grateful for the...
Robuster Dragon Boaters Compete in Penticton
On Sept. 6, a group of Robusters headed off to take part in their favourite dragon boat competition in Penticton. The first event was the Survivors’ Party - organized by the Penticton breast cancer team Survivorship. After a great meal and before dancing the night...
A Bunch of Fun
On Friday, Aug. 9, the Kootenay Robusters Dragon Boat Team left home for the Calgary Dragon Boat Festival. Although we’ve been training hard, our goals were realistic and tempered by reality. Only 10 veteran Robusters had signed up to go, so the full team of 21 was...
Robusters Celebrate Christina Lake Homecoming
On Saturday, July 13, the Kootenay Robusters Dragon Boat team invited everyone attending the Christina Lake Homecoming event to go for a paddle in their 20 person boat. Most of the guests had never been in a dragon boat before, but quickly caught on and joined in the...
Dragons Den Grand Opening
On Saturday, June 23, the Robusters invited family, friends, former team mates, supporters and donors to the grand opening of their new boathouse. After years of dealing with various government ministries, considering building designs, applying for grants from local...
It Didn’t Rain on Our Parade
The morning of June 1, 2024 looked threatening but the rain held off until the Castlegar Sunfest Parade was finished. It seemed like half the town was in the parade and the other half lined the streets to watch and collect handfuls of candy. A great time was had by...
The Kootenay Robusters are Back
Paddles Up! The Kootenay Robusters Dragon Boat team launched the boat for the first time this paddling season on May 26 into the still chilly waters of Christina Lake. The team, which includes members from the Boundary, Trail, Castlegar and Rossland areas, is still...
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
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 and...
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...