Welcome to Connecticut Dragons in the Elm City
Experience dragon boating on New Haven’s waterfront, just minutes from downtown. Enjoy a full year of access for only $295.
Connecticut Dragons in the Elm City
The Connecticut Dragons are a community of paddlers based at the New Haven Community Boating program at Canal Dock Boathouse. We are passionate about dragon boating and committed to growing the sport right here in Connecticut. Our goal is to compete at elite levels while celebrating teamwork, friendship, and cultural connection.
At the Connecticut Dragons, everyone is welcome — all ages, all backgrounds, and all skill levels. Whether you’re brand-new to the sport or a seasoned racer, you’ll find a supportive team, a fun challenge, and an incredible community on the water.
Join us and experience the excitement, power, and camaraderie that make dragon boating unforgettable!
2026 Coaching Staff
Betty Chang
Holly Robillard
Betty Chang
Coach
13y paddling
Team USA paddler
Bryan Scala
Holly Robillard
Betty Chang
Assistant Coach
15y paddling
Holly Robillard
Holly Robillard
Holly Robillard
Assistant Coach
5y paddling
Upcoming Events
Sat 11/30/25
Make Your Own Wreath
10am
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12pm
New Haven Community Boathouse
Event Details
Sat 11/30/25
Make Your Own Wreath
Join our new dragon boat crew for a fun, hands-on workshop where you’ll craft your very own festive masterpiece! Sign up here: https://cana...
10am
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12pm
New Haven Community Boathouse
Tues 12/2
Virtual Info Session
6pm
-
7pm
Google Meet
Event Details
Tues 12/2
Virtual Info Session
Connecticut Dragons Info Session: Learn about the team and get your questions answered: https://meet.google.com/pok-cafm-ssw
6pm
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7pm
Google Meet
Mon 1/5
Virtual Info Session
7pm
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8pm
Google Meet
Event Details
Mon 1/5
Virtual Info Session
In case you missed our first session. Connecticut Dragons Info Session: Learn about the team and get your questions answered: CT Dragons Vir...
7pm
-
8pm
Google Meet
Wednesdays - 1/7, 1/14, 1/21, 1/28, 2/4, 2/11, 2/18, 2/25, 3/4, 3/11, 3/18, 3/25, 4/1, 4/8, 4/22, 4/29
Winter PErg Workouts
6pm
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7:30pm
New Haven Community Boathouse
Event Details
Wednesdays - 1/7, 1/14, 1/21, 1/28, 2/4, 2/11, 2/18, 2/25, 3/4, 3/11, 3/18, 3/25, 4/1, 4/8, 4/22, 4/29
Winter PErg Workouts
The dragon boat won't paddle itself in the water season from April to October! Join the team and learn how to PErg on a paddling adapter er...
6pm
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7:30pm
New Haven Community Boathouse
Saturdays - 1/10, 1/17, 1/24, 2/7, 2/21, 2/28, 3/14, 3/21, 3/28, 4/25
Winter Perg Workouts
7am
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8:30am
New Haven Community Boathouse
Event Details
Saturdays - 1/10, 1/17, 1/24, 2/7, 2/21, 2/28, 3/14, 3/21, 3/28, 4/25
Winter Perg Workouts
The dragon boat won't paddle itself in the water season from April to October! Join the team and learn how to PErg on a paddling adapter er...
7am
-
8:30am
New Haven Community Boathouse
More Events
Contact Us
Have a question about our team, or about how you can join the team? Send us a message, and we will get back to you as soon as we can.
Connecticut Dragons in the Elm City
475 Long Wharf Dr, New Haven, CT 06511
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